Thread: Well, it's blown up anyway...at least I can't hurt it more....right?
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Old 06-26-2004, 10:25 AM
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The Warden,
Why would you replace the head bolts with studs and nuts??
I would believe that bolts, having one thread, would be more reliable and able to withstand pressure better than studs and nuts (with 2 sets of threads).
If it is due to factory bolts having a predertermined "stretch" and studs not, then just buy bolts which do not have the "stretch".
Please explain your logic.
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