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    Default Larger head bolts

    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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    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?
    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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    Putting on new heads after a blown gasket and a cracked head.

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    I have ordered studs from ARP for both sides. Metric on one side and SAE for the other.

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    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.
    The Constitution needs to be re-read, not re-written!

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    I got the truck running in April. I have put about 1,000 miles on it with no issues.

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    Thanks for the update. Good luck!
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