Head Studs

speedytang · 09-17-2002, 02:02 AM

When using Head Studs on a 5.0 can you slide the heads on with the engine in the engine bay. I have removed my heads before but it is hard to figure without doing it if you can put heads on and clear the strut towers and brake cylinder.

Jeff Chambers · 09-17-2002, 06:26 AM

For a 302, its no problem at all. You can even manage to pull the heads with the shorty headers attached.

A 351W or big-block is probably a different story.

WADS56 · 09-17-2002, 09:25 AM

I can't get mine on and off. I have to remove the longtubes or the studs while the engine is in the car. It is a real PITA removing studs with the heads on.

speedytang · 09-17-2002, 11:30 AM

I take off my headers anyways because the bolts are usually so rusted I can't remove the exhaust pipe anyways. Thank You

09-17-2002, 02:02 AM	#1
speedytang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Marengo, Ohio.USA Posts: 135	Head Studs When using Head Studs on a 5.0 can you slide the heads on with the engine in the engine bay. I have removed my heads before but it is hard to figure without doing it if you can put heads on and clear the strut towers and brake cylinder.

09-17-2002, 06:26 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	For a 302, its no problem at all. You can even manage to pull the heads with the shorty headers attached. A 351W or big-block is probably a different story. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

09-17-2002, 09:25 AM	#3
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I can't get mine on and off. I have to remove the longtubes or the studs while the engine is in the car. It is a real PITA removing studs with the heads on. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

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09-17-2002, 11:30 AM	#4
speedytang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Marengo, Ohio.USA Posts: 135	I take off my headers anyways because the bolts are usually so rusted I can't remove the exhaust pipe anyways. Thank You