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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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head studs question

is it possible to visually verify if there have been aftermarket head studs installed into a truck? It would be my luck to rip the entire thing apart just to see they are already there
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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You can tell easily. A stud will have a nut on the end of the threaded steel (like all-thread). The factory head bolts are just that - bolts. I had a picture somewhere - but the files I am trying to keep track of are well over 10 MB. I will keep looking though.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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you can email me the pics if you want..

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stupid question but where should I look after popping the hood?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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The surrounding area of the valve covers. The upper end of the heads are visible around the valve cover, and you'll see the top of the head bolts or studs....
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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yep//

I have the dreaded stretcher bolts. not for long though
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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You guys wouldn't have a pic to send me too...I'm curious myself.

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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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I posted a couple hours ago on the same thing.Post 5 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...t-03-f350.html
 
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sorry I didn't catch it...
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I posted a couple hours ago on the same thing.Post 5 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...t-03-f350.html

Saw that post and link...repped you for it...great info.
 
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