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speedytang 09-17-2002 02:02 AM

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.

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


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