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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: ogasman on March 05, 2021, 01:58:12 PM

Title: Can you swap out head bolts one at a time and not have to change out the gasket?
Post by: ogasman on March 05, 2021, 01:58:12 PM

I am still building up my 292 y block.  Found out the stock 1956 bolts that I used are grade 5-6, and tend to stretch.  I want to change out to grade 8 bolts.  They are new gaskets, motor has never been fired.  The are Best Gasket brand head gaskets, some kind of graphite composite material.  If I change out the bolts one at a time will the gaskets still be OK?

Paul

Title: Re: Can you swap out head bolts one at a time and not have to change out the gasket?
Post by: Heo on March 05, 2021, 02:02:00 PM

Yes

Title: Re: Can you swap out head bolts one at a time and not have to change out the gasket?
Post by: gt350hr on March 05, 2021, 02:10:18 PM

  +1 Yes