49 head bolt strip

jamie7399

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whats a good way to repair a strip head bolt i though of using jbweld but not sure if it last anyone have anyother ideal other then ordering a new bottem and rebuilding the engine
 
jb weld is nothing more than a epoxy glue with a filler so you can drill and tap it. It will not hold up to the heat, pressure and vibration of the engine trying to anchor a cylinder stud. Best bet is to install a Heli-Coil insert or fill weld and re-tap, or even better - replace the case half.

Be sure to watch the torque when re-assembling. 100-144 oz/in is all they need. Very easy to over torque if going by "feel" alone.
 
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