Hey guys,
I just installed a set of aluminum Edelbrock Performers on a 331 block using 154-3601. These bolts were recommeded for use with edelbrock heads. I didnt use and spacers/bushings... just the washers that came with the bolts. Will this be ok? I went to a shop today and he was putting the same heads on and he used the edelbrock bushings AND the Arp washers! This seemed wrong to me since the bolts now sat a few mm's higher that they normally would. I kept thinking this would cause weakened clamping force since the bolts were threaded all the way in. What do you guys think? Do i need to pull the heads off and re do with bushings? I hope not. The locating dowels were in place and the bolts torqued down to 80 and 73 ft lbs just fine. I used to have iron GT40 on like this with no problems over 5 yrs running like that.
Thanks!
I just installed a set of aluminum Edelbrock Performers on a 331 block using 154-3601. These bolts were recommeded for use with edelbrock heads. I didnt use and spacers/bushings... just the washers that came with the bolts. Will this be ok? I went to a shop today and he was putting the same heads on and he used the edelbrock bushings AND the Arp washers! This seemed wrong to me since the bolts now sat a few mm's higher that they normally would. I kept thinking this would cause weakened clamping force since the bolts were threaded all the way in. What do you guys think? Do i need to pull the heads off and re do with bushings? I hope not. The locating dowels were in place and the bolts torqued down to 80 and 73 ft lbs just fine. I used to have iron GT40 on like this with no problems over 5 yrs running like that.
Thanks!