'89 351W Head bolts

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Nov 26, 2003 | 03:45 PM

ecsmith0624

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'89 351W Head bolts

Does anyone know if the head bolts on the '89 351W are torque to yield? I'd like to reuse mine but I can't figure out if they are one time use "torque to yield" or if they might have one more assembly left in them. I hate to spend that much $$$ on bolts. thanks again! --Eric

Nov 26, 2003 | 04:50 PM

Rascal2k

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The book says get new bolts. I just did a head gasket and reused the bolts. I'm not sure what the 'right' answer is. The rest of the guys that read this forum may have a story (positive or negative)

Nov 26, 2003 | 06:02 PM

ecsmith0624

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How long ago did you do the head gasket? I want to do a rebuild next summer to add some performance parts and heads is on the list, so I only need them to hold for 6 - 8 months.