New Head Bolts.
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New Head Bolts.
hi guys 
i am going to put a new head gasket on my 2.3 and i was told to buy new head bolts???? 
i was going to run a tap and dye over the threads and holes ,the bolts look ok, what do u think, thanks marvoles
1970 4x4 fe390
1993 ranger 2.3
i am going to put a new head gasket on my 2.3 and i was told to buy new head bolts???? i was going to run a tap and dye over the threads and holes ,the bolts look ok, what do u think, thanks marvoles1970 4x4 fe390
1993 ranger 2.3
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From: Belleville, Ontario
According to the book that I have, 93 & down are the old style head bolts. 94 & up are torque + 90-100 degrees which are, as I understand it, one time usage bolts. Double check this info & go from there.
If you want to take a scientific look at things, the original head bolts have already been stretched once. Is the clamping ability still good? Don't know? Buy a new set & you won't have any worries.
AL.
If you want to take a scientific look at things, the original head bolts have already been stretched once. Is the clamping ability still good? Don't know? Buy a new set & you won't have any worries.
AL.
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