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[70 SUPERBIRD]

Good Afternoon,
On my 70 Superbird 440 I am missing the spark plug wire holders on the left and right bank that are secured by the head bolts. Has anyone pulled a single head bolt and torque the bolt back down without having any problems. Any information will be greatly appreciated

 

[pnora]

Just do it.

 

[Jerry Hall]

The plug wire brackets you are talking about attach to the exhaust manifold studs. If the studs were installed correctly the nuts should come off without disturbing the studs. The studs do go into the water jacket, so make sure you are not loosening the stud.

 

[dadsbee]

Yep... bolt had been there for 40 years when I did mine on the Bee in 2017

 

[70 SUPERBIRD]

 

[dadsbee]

Interesting, those sure aren't factory heads... or my eyes are pooched one or the other.

 

[70 SUPERBIRD]

 

[70 SUPERBIRD]

Those were pictures I found online. The fun part is getting the exhaust manifolds off beforehand

 

[Jerry Hall]

The head bolts hold the heads on and a couple of brackets, but no water involved.

 

[dadsbee]

Those were pictures I found online. The fun part is getting the exhaust manifolds off beforehand

Ah okay, as they seem to be missing a lot of head bolts...

 

[jamie]

Ah okay, as they seem to be missing a lot of head bolts...

Ha ha yeah,plastic mock up block.

 

[Photon440]

Yep... bolt had been there for 40 years when I did mine on the Bee in 2017
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Those spark plugs look completely useless!

 

[davek]

Never be afraid to ask on this site,a bunch of good people here.

 

[dadsbee]

Those spark plugs look completely useless!

Almost hated to do that to them, perfect J11Y plugs and had been in there since 1988!

 

[70 SUPERBIRD]

Never be afraid to ask on this site,a bunch of good people here.

I agree 100%. Love this site