Pro Series Ford Big Block 429-460 Cylinder Head Bolt Kit

• 35 chromoly bolts restore clamping force lost to factory bolt fatigue

• Hardened washers and 12-point heads included for accurate torque-down

• Fits Ford 385-Series 429/460 as a factory-style bolt replacement

• Ideal for street builds, restorations, and daily-driven Big Block Fords

Restore proper head gasket sealing on your Ford 429/460 with this Pro Series cylinder head bolt kit, designed as a factory-style bolt replacement. Over time, factory head bolts can fatigue and lose clamping force — especially after a rebuild or higher-load use — leading to sealing issues and reduced reliability.

Manufactured from 35 chromoly steel with a black finish, these 12-point bolts deliver consistent clamping strength and accurate torque application, suited to stock and mild performance street builds, restorations, and daily-driven vehicles. Each kit includes hardened washers for straightforward installation.

Installation follows a 4-step torque sequence up to 140 ft-lbs with lube (40 → 70 → 100 → 140). Not compatible with Ford FE, Small Block Windsor, Cleveland, or Coyote engines. Verify your cylinder head brand, fastener length, and washer requirements before installation.

Applications
Fits Ford 385-Series Big Block V8: 7.0L/429 in³ and 7.5L/460 in³. Common on Torino, Thunderbird, Galaxie, F-Series, Lincoln, and Mercury 429/460 applications, plus Big Block Ford performance and swap builds. Not compatible with Ford FE, Small Block Windsor, Cleveland, or Coyote engines.

Installation
Torque in four steps with lube: 40 ft-lbs, 70 ft-lbs, 100 ft-lbs, then a final pass to 140 ft-lbs. Verify cylinder head brand, fastener length, and washer requirements before installation.

Are these bolts or studs?
Bolts. This kit uses factory-style 12-point head bolts, not studs.

Will this fit a 429 or 460?
Yes. This kit is designed for Ford 385-Series 429 and 460 big block engines.

Does this kit include washers?
Yes. Hardened washers are included.

What torque sequence do I need to follow during installation?
Using the specified lubricant, torque in four steps: 40 ft-lbs, 70 ft-lbs, 100 ft-lbs, then 140 ft-lbs. Follow the proper cylinder head tightening sequence during each step.

Is this kit suited for a daily-driven or mild performance build?
Yes. It's suitable for stock and mild-performance street builds, restorations, and daily-driven 429/460 applications.

Will this fit a Ford FE or Windsor engine?
No. This kit is designed specifically for Ford 385-Series 429/460 engines and is not compatible with FE, Windsor, Cleveland, or Coyote engines.

Will these bolts help maintain head gasket sealing after a rebuild?
Yes. New head bolts provide proper, consistent cylinder head clamping, which is important for maintaining head gasket sealing after a rebuild.