any 1 have any idea what tensile the head studs are

[strongy]

any 1 have any idea what tensile the head studs are on a standerd 1600 engine?

 

[speedwell68]

Are we talking about the long ones that the barrels and heads locate on?

 

[shane r]

Stock, around 140,000psi I think.

 

[strongy]

Are we talking about the long ones that the barrels and heads locate on?

ye there the ones

 

[speedwell68]

Are we talking about the long ones that the barrels and heads locate on?

ye there the ones

I have just got a set of M8 studs and we had to adjust the length of some of them by 5mm to get more clearance on the rocker shafts and they cut easily with a regular hack saw, so I gonna say they are mild steel.