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07-08-2013, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Shawbury,
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How to keep header bolts from coming loose?
I'm tired of tightening the header bolts every couple hundred miles. I even lost one of the passenger side bolts one time.
I know that several approaches exist (Nordlock washers, safety wire, stage 8 locking fasteners etc). Is there something that actually works?
Simon
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07-08-2013, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Near Chichester, Sussex by the sea......,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Crendon 427 S/C 428 FE+toploader
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I have ARP bolts, and then drilled a hole in each bolt head, then threaded lockwire between each pair of bolts. Been told it works, havent tried it in anger yet.
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07-08-2013, 10:17 AM
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Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Previous owner of SPF#1938, with a Keith Craft 496ci Genesis 427 side oiler, 667 FWHP, 633 FWTQ, 560 RWHP, 550 RWTQ.
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I had Stage 8 lockers on my FE for over 8 years with none ever coming loose.
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07-08-2013, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Cobra Make, Engine: Building Mk4 Sold - Factory Five Mk. 3.1
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Stage 8's. Haven't had a problem yet.
Scott
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07-08-2013, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Marcos california,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1989 KCC from South Africa Right Hand Drive
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My small head bolts have been there since assembly......one or two re checks after the first couple of runs and never look at them again......they do have to be made pretty tight....andvI use a factory sandwhich gasket......without sealer.......another thing...tighten from the center out....
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07-08-2013, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kansas City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: jbl
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Use RTV
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07-08-2013, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Dayton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR SLC, Graziano 6-spd, LS3
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Percy's Vibe-lock header bolts - Percys Vibe-Lock Header bolts - JEGS
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07-08-2013, 12:56 PM
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Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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I just switched to these and have found them great so far. Also, easier to install than some for the tight spots like the #8 cylinder.
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07-08-2013, 01:04 PM
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For an FE use 1" long ARP bolts, not the cheap 3/4". Use antiseize. Never a problem.
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07-08-2013, 04:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
For an FE use 1" long ARP bolts, not the cheap 3/4". Use antiseize. Never a problem.
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x2. 
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07-09-2013, 04:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sdonnel
Stage 8's. Haven't had a problem yet.
Scott
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I've used them on every performance car I've ever owned!!! 
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07-09-2013, 06:47 AM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Portsmouth,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 S/C, Dart 427W "Replica" Ford engine
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ARP sells a stainless 1" bolt set that is pre-drilled for safety wire. You can get them from Summit. Ask for the NASCAR pack.
Bill
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07-09-2013, 11:43 AM
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Thanks to everyone for their suggestions! I think I'll give the stage 8 bolts a try.
Simon
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07-09-2013, 03:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waco,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics / Roush 427 SR
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I screw studs (SS) into the head and use a serrated faced nut with lock washers.
Much easier to remove and install the headers if need be as well.
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Lone Star Classics
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Roush 427 SR #444
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07-09-2013, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Simi Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR, 302 Ford Racing Motor
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcdoug
I just switched to these and have found them great so far. Also, easier to install than some for the tight spots like the #8 cylinder.
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Times 2!
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07-09-2013, 04:33 PM
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Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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ARP 2000 bolts vs Stage 8 bolts???
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07-09-2013, 07:04 PM
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Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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nothing worked on my small block till I installed the Stage Eight. Love them!!!
Dwight
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