Small Block Engine EXPERTS

I would recommend using new bolts vs used for the mains. You don't know how many clamp cycles that the used bolts have been through and how stretched that they are. You shouldn't use them more than 5 times, then throw them out and get new ones.

I wouldn't take chances on main, rod, or head bolts...

I really can't argue with your point and since I don't have any 318 main bolts at all I'll just buy new ones. The 360 main bolts have been on the shelf for at least 20 years so they haven't seen much use at all so I'll sell them with the 360 caps.

thanks,
treblig