Stupid question:

[furyus 67]

Here it is: on the big block heads, specifically the 906's that I have, are all of the valve cover bolts of equal length? I'm not sure but I think I may have a bolt broken on all of the corner bolt holes on my heads. I looked at the FSM and it only give one length. I've cleaned them out with a tap and took a small pick and scrapped out all of the guck in the bottom them yet the bolts don't seat as deep as the other 4. So I thought I'd ask the stupid question!

 

[commando1]

Not a stupid question.
I would use studs in all your corner bolt holes.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

There is normally a stud on one end bolts in other 5 holes.

 

[furyus 67]

Nice! Thanks gentlemen. I'd never thought of using studs on a valve cover. Then again I'm a ex Chevy/Pontiac guy that got used to the sledgehammer mechanics that are used to build them.

 

[commando1]

http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/200-7...1&cadevice=t&gclid=CITl1IXKjcYCFU-PHwodAaUArQ

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Only problem with studs everywhere is the bolt holes are crooked and the nuts may not go on if the stud leans over far enough.

 

[furyus 67]

Only one way to find out. I like the idea of having them on the corners.

 

[CanCritter]