I used a 1/2 by 13 tap to clean the threads on one side of my 6.5 block before I found out it was metric. Do they make 1/2” head bolts? A 1/2” bolt will go through the head.
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I used a 1/2 by 13 tap to clean the threads on one side of my 6.5 block before I found out it was metric. Do they make 1/2” head bolts? A 1/2” bolt will go through the head.
Enthusiast
Hi
The head bolts used on the 6.2-6,5 are a torque to yield bolt.
To answer your question, you may find some for a different engine the right lenght in 1/2 inch but who would know if they would give the same clamping pressure as the ones designed for the 6.2/6.5.
ARP makes studs for engine headbolts which might be an option
My guess is you are going to need to replace the block to get a reliable engine that lasts. Head gasket issues are a real problem with the 6.2/6.5 and it doesn't take much to have issues.
You might get lucky and find some that work, and never have a problem.But you may go through all the work and cost of assembling the engine, just to have a failure down the road.
Were you just changing heads or gaskets? Or a complete rebuild?
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Newbie
Putting on new heads after a blown gasket and a cracked head.
Newbie
I have ordered studs from ARP for both sides. Metric on one side and SAE for the other.
Enthusiast
Make sure you read the thread about them that More Power posted.
I hope that works for you.
And please post your what happens, good or bad as information helps everyone
90 Chev 3500 c/c 4x4,6.2na,400 auto,4:10 gears.DSG Timing gears,main girdle, isspro tach, pyro,boost,oil and trany temp.Dual Tstats, High volume peninsular pump,on shelf, Custom turbo and intercooler 85%complete. Change of plans for the dually, it's going to get a Cummins. Both trucks are Blue 90 4x4 crews
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If all you're doing is running an SAE tap down the metric threads, I'd be very concerned that the resulting threads would be strong enough.
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