How to tell if I have headstuds?

[Jteets75]

Is there anyway to see if my truck really has headstuds? The previous owner say he did but you can never trust anyone, so is there anyway to take a quick peak at something and look? Thanks!

[windrunner408]

Yep. Pop the hood and look at the front of the motor at the passenger side valve cover on the bottom right corner and if you see a decently large 12 point nut, then you have studs. If you have a 6 point nut, then you dont. You could also take a pic of this location and post it and I'll tell you what you have. Hope this helps.

[Jteets75]

Thanks I'll try and do it my self, is it pretty easy to see?

[windrunner408]

IMO yes it is. Basically you are looking for "normal looking" nuts just outside of the valve cover. If you see that, you're good.

[Jteets75]

Thanks alot!

[036speed]

My buddy just picked up a 6.0.
His is studded and has a purple trans and he didnt even know it lol

[Jteets75]

Can anyone post pictures of what to look for?

[windrunner408]

check this out.

1009Dp Ford Vt365 Engine Rebuild Engine Top View Photo 18

[036speed]

This guy shows a picture as well in his FS thread

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/tru...ted-clean.html

[Jteets75]

Thanks for the help guy found out I really do