LS engine cylinder head end studs

Tiny
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What are those studs on the bottom right and bottom left of my engine block that you place the gasket on that hole it is place while so you then can place your valves on? I can't seem to find them on the engine I am going to rebuild for my truck. I am attaching a screen shot from your "how to build a" 5.3 LS - Part 8 series and circled the part. If it does not attach then let me know in your reply. It shown at 5:23 mark, bottom left of cylinder 1 or right of cylinder 7.
Saturday, March 27th, 2021 AT 10:41 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

It did not attach. Can you resend the pictures for me?

Roy
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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 5:02 AM
Tiny
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Looks like it loaded this time.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 10:00 AM
Tiny
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Those are guide studs for when you set the head gasket on the block. It prevents the gasket from moving.

It also goes into the head for it seating correctly.

Roy
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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 10:34 AM
Tiny
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Awesome. Just one thing. I can't find them anywhere. I tried Summit Racing and then just searched the internet, maybe I am not searching correctly. Can you point me in the right direction? It is a 2003 5.3 LS.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 11:48 AM
Tiny
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You can check with the dealer or any machine shop. They are common items.

Roy
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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
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Hello Shawn,

First off, thank you so much for watching the YouTube series!

Secondly, I found a link for your they are made by one of my favorite companies ICT Billet https://www.summitracing.com/parts/icb-551275?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9YWDBhDyARIsADt6sGYiFVa1PDXrVeArdqhhelvw_VuGizvHcDmKsq6rh6VmpohDwtAWK-kaAuxMEALw_wcB

If you need anything else please let us know!

Thanks for watching!

Best,
Ryan
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Monday, March 29th, 2021 AT 10:33 AM
Tiny
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Thanks so much. I still need to find that photo of my 1969 chevy Malibu and send to you. Thanks again!
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Monday, March 29th, 2021 AT 7:21 PM
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No problem. Please do!
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 AT 12:00 PM

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