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Old 07-12-2017, 02:11 AM   #5
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Default Re: Head stud washers.

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Originally Posted by pooch View Post
My engine came wuth no washers.

I think I have read they should have and should be hardened.

I guess to stop the nut points diigging and false torque readings?

Is this correct for cast iron heads,?.

Not sure where I can get hardened washers from, maybe heat some soft ones and dunk them in oil?
Hey pooch,
You can use hard washers on cast iron heads, but I do not know of any Ford engine that came stock with them.
Hard washers are prudent to use with alum heads and other parts, as the hard nuts will do damage to alum when torqued.
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