Pontiac D Port Head Bolt Kit

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$157.95

Edelbrock #8561 is a Head Bolt Kit for 1961-1979 Pontiac 326-455 Engines with Edelbrock 61569, 61589, 61575, 61579, 61595, and 61599 Performer D-Port Pontiac Cylinder Heads. Complete set of Head Bolts & Washers for a pair of heads.

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8561

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Availability	Available
Application	Application Specific
UPC	00085347085613
Quantity	Kit
Thread Type	Coarse
Thread Diameter	0.50 in
Minimum Length	2.25 in
Color	Black Oxide
Availability Note	Available to Order
Warranty	12 Months
Hazardous Materials Warning	WARNING: This product can expose you to Chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
Installation Notes	The Edelbrock #8561 is made specifically for Pontiac V8; Installation is the same as for original equipment cylinder heads. Consult service manual for specific procedures, if necessary.; For 389-455 engines, use Edelbrock #7381, Fel-Pro #1016 or equivalent head gaskets. NOTE: Edelbrock Cylinder Head Gasket Set #7382 may also be used.; This gasket set includes all necessary gaskets for cylinder head installation, including cylinder head, intake, exhaust, water neck and valve cover gaskets.; Be sure that the surface of the block and the surface of the head are thoroughly cleaned to remove any oily film before installation.; Use alcohol or lacquer thinner on a lint-free rag to clean. Coat threads, washers, and underside of bolt heads with motor oil for accurate torque readings.; Torque upper row of bolts to 105 ft. /lbs., torque lower row of bolts to 95 ft./lbs. in three even increments. Start in center and work out towards ends. A re-torque is recommended after initial start-up and cool-down (allow 2-3 hours for adequate cooling).
Finish	Black Oxide
Head Drive Type	Hex
Length	(4) 2.25 in, (4) 3.00 in, (4) 3.75 in, (2) 4.00 in, (6) 4.25 in
Material	Chromoly

Availability

Available

Application

Application Specific

UPC

00085347085613

Quantity

Kit

Thread Type

Coarse

Thread Diameter

0.50 in

Minimum Length

2.25 in

Color

Black Oxide

Availability Note

Available to Order

Warranty

12 Months

Hazardous Materials Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to Chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65warnings.ca.gov.

Installation Notes

The Edelbrock #8561 is made specifically for Pontiac V8; Installation is the same as for original equipment cylinder heads. Consult service manual for specific procedures, if necessary.; For 389-455 engines, use Edelbrock #7381, Fel-Pro #1016 or equivalent head gaskets. NOTE: Edelbrock Cylinder Head Gasket Set #7382 may also be used.; This gasket set includes all necessary gaskets for cylinder head installation, including cylinder head, intake, exhaust, water neck and valve cover gaskets.; Be sure that the surface of the block and the surface of the head are thoroughly cleaned to remove any oily film before installation.; Use alcohol or lacquer thinner on a lint-free rag to clean. Coat threads, washers, and underside of bolt heads with motor oil for accurate torque readings.; Torque upper row of bolts to 105 ft. /lbs., torque lower row of bolts to 95 ft./lbs. in three even increments. Start in center and work out towards ends. A re-torque is recommended after initial start-up and cool-down (allow 2-3 hours for adequate cooling).

Finish

Black Oxide

Head Drive Type

Hex

Length

(4) 2.25 in, (4) 3.00 in, (4) 3.75 in, (2) 4.00 in, (6) 4.25 in

Material

Chromoly