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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Question Dowel pins and head studs

Do you have to use the dowel pins in the heads if you use head studs?

I cant find mine and my new heads don't have any.

Chris
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Re: Dowel pins and head studs

Yes - You HAVE to used deck dowel's
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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Re: Dowel pins and head studs

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Do you have to use the dowel pins in the heads if you use head studs?

I cant find mine and my new heads don't have any.

Chris
Put the dowels in the block. Studs or bolts don't locate the heads, they just clamp them.
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Re: Dowel pins and head studs

looks like a trip to summit, thanks guys!!
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