How can I tell if I have studs?

legionxxii · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2010, 08:38 PM

Is there a way I can tell if I have stock head bolts or studs?

**wingnut** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2010, 08:58 PM

yes, get up there with a good flashlight...there are one or two of the bolts/studs that are outside the valve cover. i cant recall which ones off the top of my head, but get up there and poke around...you will see it

UserError · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wingnut

yes, get up there with a good flashlight...there are one or two of the bolts/studs that are outside the valve cover. i cant recall which ones off the top of my head, but get up there and poke around...you will see it

its on the driver side.

**cubalz** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2010, 10:27 AM

Look around with your flashlight on the drivers side. If you see funky star shaped nuts on the heads, you have ARP's. If you see standard bolt heads, you have Ford TTY bolts.

Samsonsworld · #5 (**permalink**) 10-04-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by legionxxii

Is there a way I can tell if I have stock head bolts or studs?

Generally by the weight of your wallet.

***Mattdc26*** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2010, 10:46 AM

6 point bolts are stock 12 point are ARP's if my memory serves me correctly. And the ARP's look like a nut not a bolt if that makes sense

pizza pig · #7 (**permalink**) 10-04-2010, 12:31 PM

driver side

legionxxii · #8 (**permalink**) 10-04-2010, 03:04 PM

Sweet thanks guys. When I get home from work I will check it out. On the road for 2 weeks heck of a downfall when tryin to tinger on the truck when I only get to be home for a weekend