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tubman · 03-29-2026, 09:45 AM

I think what may have sparked the O/P's original question is the fact that most contemporary cars use head bolts/studs that are designed to be used one time only, as they were designed to stretch a certain amount on installation. (I know I had a shock when I saw a line item for a couple of hundred bucks for "Head Bolts" on the bill when I had the head gasket replaced on my '82 Dodge Rampage.)

Please be assured that this is not the case with the old Fords.

03-29-2026, 09:45 AM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,146	Re: Head number I think what may have sparked the O/P's original question is the fact that most contemporary cars use head bolts/studs that are designed to be used one time only, as they were designed to stretch a certain amount on installation. (I know I had a shock when I saw a line item for a couple of hundred bucks for "Head Bolts" on the bill when I had the head gasket replaced on my '82 Dodge Rampage.) Please be assured that this is not the case with the old Fords.