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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: DuckRyder on August 06, 2024, 08:45:46 AM
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Is is just me or are these too long?
Have AMK F339 Valve Covers - 390/427/428 (STL or ALUM)
Looking to put Repop PBF covers on but these seem to bottom before tightening. I also cant use the same length ARP bolts with Repo Lemans covers and steel so a surprised these are listed for both.
Anyone else run into this or am i just cursed with FE's?
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No, your not cursed, it's just the norm. :(
Scott.
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Welcome to the aftermarket.
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Ok thanks Gents, as long as it isn't just me.
Back to ARP i suppose.
R
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Ok thanks Gents, as long as it isn't just me.
Back to ARP i suppose.
R
Good luck with their stuff too.
To be honest, I only use ARP for fasteners that are in high load: mains, heads, rods, cam. For everything else, I will use a regular fastener. One of my best kept secrets is buying a complete external fastener kit from Alloy Boltz. It comes with *everything* that you need for external fasteners: oil pan, timing cover, water pump, valve covers, intake, headers, thermostat housing, carb studs, distributor bolt, you name it. It's about $50-55 for a complete stainless steel bolt kit.
As with every bolt kit, don't always count on the intake bolts being the right length. Different intakes take different length bolts.
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I became tired of bolts for the valve covers and use studs now instead. A bit of threaded rod cut to the desired length along with a flange nut and a flat washer. The part I like the most is being able to set the valve cover gasket over the studs and not have to worry about anything while putting the valve cover on. I use cometic's valve cover gaskets so mileage may vary if you use something like cork.
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I also use studs in many applications, but never threaded rod, except for a carb air cleaner hold down. Any good hardware, auto, or big box store has different length and grade studs. Of course, threaded rod for an exhaust manifold would be a disaster.
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I wonder if you got an odd set? I buy them in bulk from AMK and haven’t had an issue.
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I use studs a washer and stainless acorn nuts
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I already have 2 different lengths of ARP, i was just trying to look more stockish.
I doo agree it was a lot lot of work to get the right length bolts even with an ARP full engine kit. Especially the intake.
Ross, interesting, ill stick a caliper on mine and see how long they are.
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I'll check a couple today too
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I also use studs in many applications, but never threaded rod, except for a carb air cleaner hold down. Any good hardware, auto, or big box store has different length and grade studs. Of course, threaded rod for an exhaust manifold would be a disaster.
I had the threaded rod, nuts and washers on hand. I agree about the studs though. Had it been any application other than the valve covers (carb excluded), it would have been a proper stud.
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I get .629 from the lock washer tail closest to the bolt head to the end of the bolt.
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The bolt you have is correct; 3/4" long bolt, .62" to the split washer. AMK sells an identical bolt with the same head marking in 5/8" length. AMK p/n B-12314 for a package of 4 or B-10192 for a package of 17 (because it is also used for the oil pan on FE without the windage tray).
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Dr Mabuse---
At least here in Detroit, I suppose because of the plethora of manufacturing entities here, it is entirely possible to go to a bolt/fastener supply and buy 'All-thread' of any material/grade you might need. I have often bought lengths of extra-strength stainless steel to use on such things as suspension fasteners.
We may well be a bit spoiled because of the ease of finding things not available in other parts of the country.
KS
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Thanks RockHouse.
I ordered 3 4 packs of the mentioned bolts. (couldn't find the oilpan ones on their site)
Needed a few others too for the fan clutch so that got me over the minimum.
I'll report back if i ever get time to actually work on the truck. Wanted to make Ford Fest in BG KY but my not..
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I got the bolts.
I'm pretty positive they will work for me.
Kudos to AMK for actually answering e-mails and reaching out to make sure i got what I needed. I don't know if Heather is the only one responsible for that sort of thing but she's excellent in my book, AMK should be happy to have her.
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I ordered directly from amk for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Same experience as you. Placed another order this week.