do 350 flywheel bolts have washers?

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Converting a 70 GS 350 from automatic to four speed, and have some trouble with the flywheel bolts. The machine shop lost the flexplate bolts, but I have new ARP bolts with 12 point heads, and a new flywheel. The bolts must be too long. they almost touch the main bearing cap or block once i run them in finger tight.

My question is, should these bolts have washers on them? they came from TA without washers, but they either need washers, or else I will have to cut the ends off ( or both ) because they are definitely going to be too long. I am thinking that I should use one sprocket ( ? ) washer per bolt, and if they are still too long, ( which I think they'll be ) then I must cut them. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I've seen what happens when torque converter bolts come loose and hit the block webbing, it absolutely destroys the motor. Had one 350 do that at 35 MPH, there was a piece of camshaft sticking out the side of the oil pan. dont need that on a new motor.

[MichaelGarrison]

I just pulled a flywheel from a 350 just today and no the bolts did not have washers. I will mail them to you if you want the factory bolts.

[Rick]

No washers just installed them with a torque wrench at the prescribed rating and some loctite

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Michael, That is very kind of you to make that offer. I would like to get those if I could. Please allow me to pay you for them. I wil send you a PM. Thank you sir !

Rick, Locktite huh? I didnt know. thank you !

[MichaelGarrison]

PM on the way already!! I have them bagged and ready to mail on monday.

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Michael, I got an envelope in the mail today. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ! This will be a huge help for me. I only hope I can return the favor some day soon. I owe you one.

High Torque Racing , what a cool business card !