reuse the head bolts on a NHC 250?

[greenmountainmarine]

Hey guys just looking for some clarification, I am getting conflicting stories from various vendors. Do the head bolts on a NHC 250 need to be replaced after I pull the heads? or can they be reused?

thanks
Lucas

 

[simp5782]

Can be reused. Done it several times. If they are pitted then they need to be replaced

 

[juanprado]

they are not stretch to torque yield like in current automotive applications, old school hardened bolts. Remember these engines were designed I think in the 60's or early 70's?