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edwardbarras · 10-21-2022, 04:14 PM

Years ago. I bought headers from Reds, and are just putting them on now. There are 2 sizes of nuts & bolts. What goes where? Thanks

jimTN · 10-21-2022, 04:25 PM

The four large bolts 7/16 go in the two front holes on both side, rest of the bolts are 3/8.

19Fordy · 10-21-2022, 05:21 PM

Just as a point of information: Be sure to cover those bolt threads with anti seize.
You may even find it easier to use socket head cap screws. I also don't use lock washers.

Jack E/NJ · 10-21-2022, 08:22 PM

>>>The four large bolts 7/16 go in the two front holes on both side, rest of the bolts are 3/8.>>>

Yes. This seems yet another bad Ford idea. 8^)

Brian · 10-21-2022, 08:31 PM

Yes. This seems yet another bad Ford idea

No, I understand the reasoning for it...on the early [32-36] engines the exhaust pipes bolted directly in line with the front exhaust outlets in the block, therefore, with the added strain applied to that area it makes sense to use heavier hardware....

ford38v8 · 10-22-2022, 02:41 AM

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Do not make the mistake of substituting longer bolts than those furnished. The holes bottom out, and longer bolts will break through to the water jacket.

JM 35 Sedan · 10-22-2022, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Yes. This seems yet another bad Ford idea

No, I understand the reasoning for it...on the early [32-36] engines the exhaust pipes bolted directly in line with the front exhaust outlets in the block, therefore, with the added strain applied to that area it makes sense to use heavier hardware....

That's been my understanding on the logic of this as well. Interchangeability has always been a big consideration of Ford during the Flathead V8 years.

Bored&Stroked · 10-22-2022, 09:20 AM

I've seen plenty of folks screw 3/8" NC bolts into the front holes and wonder why they strip out! LOL

petehoovie · 10-22-2022, 11:52 AM

Ming Bomber equipped with Red's Headers...

10-21-2022, 04:14 PM	#1
edwardbarras Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 47	Red's headers Years ago. I bought headers from Reds, and are just putting them on now. There are 2 sizes of nuts & bolts. What goes where? Thanks

10-21-2022, 04:25 PM	#2
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: Red's headers The four large bolts 7/16 go in the two front holes on both side, rest of the bolts are 3/8.

10-21-2022, 05:21 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,942	Re: Red's headers Just as a point of information: Be sure to cover those bolt threads with anti seize. You may even find it easier to use socket head cap screws. I also don't use lock washers.

10-21-2022, 08:22 PM	#4
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Red's headers >>>The four large bolts 7/16 go in the two front holes on both side, rest of the bolts are 3/8.>>> Yes. This seems yet another bad Ford idea. 8^)

10-21-2022, 08:31 PM	#5
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: Red's headers Yes. This seems yet another bad Ford idea No, I understand the reasoning for it...on the early [32-36] engines the exhaust pipes bolted directly in line with the front exhaust outlets in the block, therefore, with the added strain applied to that area it makes sense to use heavier hardware.... __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

10-22-2022, 02:41 AM	#6
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: Red's headers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Do not make the mistake of substituting longer bolts than those furnished. The holes bottom out, and longer bolts will break through to the water jacket. __________________ Alan

10-22-2022, 09:20 AM	#8
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: Red's headers I've seen plenty of folks screw 3/8" NC bolts into the front holes and wonder why they strip out! LOL

10-22-2022, 11:52 AM	#9
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,134	Re: Red's headers Ming Bomber equipped with Red's Headers... __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0