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Old 06-23-2019, 12:43 PM
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I bought AFR heads and the head accessory holes are too small, has anyone drilled them to 1/2" threads. THe Mercruiser accesories are all for 1/2" studs to hang on.
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1/2 inch or 7/16's........I had the same issue on some 540's, I think one end of the AFR head is 3/8 and the other end is 7/16 ? been a while tho
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I had to drill them to 7/16 fine on Darts a couple of times, not a big deal
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Just use 3/8 bolts a little loose is just fine.
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i jused bolts and a small dab of blue loc tight
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I used 3/8" bolts with sleeves so no slop. Went to the local hobby shop and bought some brass tubing.
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Just drill out and tap. Very easy .
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Sleeve bearings. Cheap, easy.

https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/125/1232
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