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Flight396
04-20-2006, 05:29 PM
Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone had an opinions on re-using fasteners/bolts from a chevy big-block I took apart and am now putting back together. The things that are new are a cam, lifters, pushrods, and roller rockers. Just wondering if it's ok to re-use the head bolts, main bolts, and other fasteners/bolts. I heard that some bolts can only be torqued once and can't be re-used, any truth to that? Thanks! I also will be installing new main and rod bearings.

rocketman
04-20-2006, 05:36 PM
i dont like to reuse stock bolts,arp's i will reuse.i don't trust stock bolts i have seen the tq spec's be off.

Lowend
04-21-2006, 05:32 PM
Use new hardware, its cheap insurance