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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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From: Alliston,Ontario
Car: 85' Z28
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head bolt size

What size are they, 7/16" x20 ?
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: head bolt size

No. 7/16-20 is fine thread. For a tap to clean out the threads in the block, you need 7/16-14 which is course thread.

To replace the bolt, a proper head bolt needs to be used.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Re: head bolt size

Alright thanks i just needed to know so I can buy a chaser.
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