Head Studs

[bigsoek]

I have a 2004 Superduty and I bought it used. I was wondering if there was a way to tell if it has had head studs put in?

[mikeproc]

Look at the bolts (or studs) holding the head on the outside of the valve cover. You should be able to see if its a bolt or a stud with a flash light, maybe pull the intake to get a good view.

[bigsoek]

Thanks, I will give it a try.

[03f250stroke]

i cant find a picture of mine installed, but like mike said look down around the valve cover area for the head stud coming through held on with a nut, around the bolt it should say ARP right on it.

[mikeproc]

Heres a pic of a truck with studs look right below the valve cover and you'll see a stud with a nut not a bolt.

[ptr34]

look in fenderwell u can see them on the bottom of the heads also