Edelbrock heads question

[blown motor]

On Edelbrock 60929 Performer RPM heads on a 440, do the exhaust manifold bolts go into the water jacket like they do on stock heads? Also does the alternator pivot bolt go into the water jacket?

[blown motor]

Anybody?

[bdschnei]

If you're not sure, shoot some air into the holes and see what happens.
Even if someone here claims to know, I'd want to check myself to make sure.

[blown motor]

If you're not sure, shoot some air into the holes and see what happens.

I have to take a header off because it leaks. Need to know if I have to drain the rad.

[chargerdon]

just start removing the bolts...if you see water coming out ..screw it back in and then drain the radiator.   

[jimynick]

OR, call/email Edelbrock and ask the people who made them?

[bdschnei]

Per the installation instructions for the Edelbrock 60929

http://www.edelbrock.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/75515

"Exhaust flange has been extended out .125" in order to provide dry exhaust bolt/stud holes."

I think that answers the question. 

[blown motor]

OR, call/email Edelbrock and ask the people who made them?

I called them and was on hold for 25 minutes so I hung up.  I emailed and said a reply could take 6-9 days!