All Small Six Bolts for 6 Cyl Exhaust Manifold

[Alkraut]

Will be replacing the exhaust manifold gasket and thinking that the manifold bolts may need replacing. I have broken all 11 loose (and re-tightened), so I hope to be able to replace without issues. Mine are not original and no lock washers. I had replaced the manifold several years ago, and think I re-used same bolts then.
Anyone have experience with the AMK F-525 bolt kit? I see they come with locking washers. Are lengths right for a 1966 200 6 cylinder head?

Any recommendations on a good replacement gasket?

Suggestions are appreciated!

 

[zukeeny1]

Have a look at Remflex brand graphite exhaust manifold gaskets.
they're soft, thick. and withstand high heat. also look at Stage 8 exhaust bolts. They have teardrop-looking cam stop washers you place on top of the bolts after tightened, installed at a position that will hit the manifold if the bolt tries to loosen.

 

[DON]

if you surfaces are in good shape, I would look for a copper gasket. I haven’t had real good luck with composite gaskets. Stage 8 bolts are nice, but they didn’t keep the composite gaskets from leaking. Small six exhaust bolts aren’t hard to get to, you could just use lock washers and re-torque them from time to time, save a v8 little $$

 

[alwill923]

I use stainless steel studs and nuts. (zoom in) (Mc Master carr)
This is on my 300, same on my 144 falcon.
I am a huge fan of studs. They allow for total thread engagement and do not break when removing the nuts. All my heads and main caps use studs. I used stage 8 bolts on my 302 in a mustang and will never use them again. Why - Getting the locking tabs off was a nightmare.

 

[awasson]

I use stainless steel studs and nuts. (zoom in) (Mc Master carr)
This is on my 300, same on my 144 falcon.
I am a huge fan of studs. They allow for total thread engagement and do not break when removing the nuts. All my heads and main caps use studs. I used stage 8 bolts on my 302 in a mustang and will never use them again. Why - Getting the locking tabs off was a nightmare.

I'm on the same team. I piecemealed mine out of studs, zink plated washers, lock washers and nuts and it cost a bunch. Next time I'll just get a small block ford or small block chevy kit.

 

[aussie7mains]

Studs and brass nuts if you can find them!

 

[awasson]

Studs and brass nuts if you can find them!

Yes, on further thought the nuts and washers on mine are bronze.