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46WINE · 06-07-2013, 05:52 PM

I recently received a flathead block without the studs screwed in. I know there is 3 different sizes, but I don't know which one goes where. Does anyone have a "map" as to the layout of the studs??
Thanks

Mart · 06-07-2013, 05:59 PM

Do you have a head? Look carefully at the thickness of the head, you should be able to see the three distinct lengths.

If you have aftermarket heads, you may need different length than stock, is as much as you might need the long ones all the way around.

Mart.

Jack E/NJ · 06-07-2013, 06:15 PM

As a general rule, the longest studs go nearest the intake manifold and shortest nearest the exhaust manifold. The in-betweenies go, well, in between the longest and shortest. 8^)

Jack E/NJ

Ol' Ron · 06-07-2013, 06:40 PM

Use bolts.

Karl Wolf · 06-07-2013, 07:05 PM

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Put the head in place, or on a table- drop studs in holes... The amount left exposed on top should be about equal... And, seems (my memory) the in between size is only two studs, go in the centerish row, about 1/4-1/3 of the way from the end...
I would install with non hardening permattex- NOT silicone.
Karl

06-07-2013, 05:52 PM	#1
46WINE Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 48	59 ab I recently received a flathead block without the studs screwed in. I know there is 3 different sizes, but I don't know which one goes where. Does anyone have a "map" as to the layout of the studs?? Thanks

06-07-2013, 05:59 PM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,239	Re: 59 ab Do you have a head? Look carefully at the thickness of the head, you should be able to see the three distinct lengths. If you have aftermarket heads, you may need different length than stock, is as much as you might need the long ones all the way around. Mart.

06-07-2013, 06:15 PM	#3
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,272	Re: 59 ab As a general rule, the longest studs go nearest the intake manifold and shortest nearest the exhaust manifold. The in-betweenies go, well, in between the longest and shortest. 8^) Jack E/NJ

06-07-2013, 06:40 PM	#4
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: 59 ab Use bolts.

06-07-2013, 07:05 PM	#5
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,555	Re: 59 ab Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Put the head in place, or on a table- drop studs in holes... The amount left exposed on top should be about equal... And, seems (my memory) the in between size is only two studs, go in the centerish row, about 1/4-1/3 of the way from the end... I would install with non hardening permattex- NOT silicone. Karl