3a Heads
#1
3a Heads
Just had some 3a Heads reconditioned, they are going on a 1973 block,
the head bolt size for the 3a heads is 1/2 inch, the bolts for the '73 block
are 7/16, he said there is no need to sleeve the head bolt holes , they will
locate on the dowells, I'm a bit suspect on this, any advice appreciated,
regards, cus
the head bolt size for the 3a heads is 1/2 inch, the bolts for the '73 block
are 7/16, he said there is no need to sleeve the head bolt holes , they will
locate on the dowells, I'm a bit suspect on this, any advice appreciated,
regards, cus
#3
I have done the same thing with 5A heads on a 76 350. For one, the 1/2" to 7/16" head bolt bushings are to small for factory head bolt holes. I know because I tried them. I ended not using them, first set of head gaskets lasted 5+ years, one blew. Replaced the gaskets and drove till it burned You will have to go a hair over 1/2" for the bushings, my #6 heads that were put on a 403, the bushings fit fine and I used them. I hope those 3A heads were checked for cracks.
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That's a good idea, but too late for know...all bolted down!
Just noticed 3A heads don't have as many bolts in the rocker box covers,
my covers will still fit but will have some boltless holes, not sure why they did that,
did the 3A's have a thicker gauge cover or something, not requiring so many bolts?
Just noticed 3A heads don't have as many bolts in the rocker box covers,
my covers will still fit but will have some boltless holes, not sure why they did that,
did the 3A's have a thicker gauge cover or something, not requiring so many bolts?
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