Head Bolts 1910

[simonmidvt]

I have a ford 1910. i need to replace my head gasket $50 Do i need to replace my head bolts too?? $150

 

[simonmidvt]

please any "i have and it worked" or "i have not and wished i did"

 

[wedge40]

Sorry cant help, but.

$150 for head bolts seem high, but then again I've never bought any, especially for a diesel. Seems to me they are just bolts of the right size and length.
I'll be curious what is said here.

Wedge

 

[simonmidvt]

does anyone have any info on this? should i post this in another spot on this site? Please help.

 

[barbqranch]

I am by no means an expert, but I believe that head bolts on engines are designed to stretch a certain amount with the proper torque, and are a single use item. I would go to a good auto parts store or a trusted auto mechanic and get their opinion.

 

[JFS2295]

It's little sister, the 1710, uses studs and bolts for the head.

While 'torque to yield' head bolts are used on some motors, I don't believe this is one of them. Their use is more within the last decade.

The 1710 service manual describes the normal step torque and cross pattern technique for reattaching the head, not the process for 'torque to yield'. Consequently, the bolts and studs can be reused unless there is some thread damage.

 

[simonmidvt]

Thank you that is what i had come up with for an answer. Any others to sway me the other way but 150$ for 14 bolts is a little much.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

Clean and lubricated the old bolts before reuseing.
Bill

 

[jimmysisson]

I thought torque specs were for dry clean threads...
Jim

 

[RickB]

I thought torque specs were for dry clean threads...
Jim

Proper technical information will specify thread treatment.