Why This Bolt Actually Matters

Factory cam bolts:

• Can stretch under high RPM
• Aren’t ideal for performance cam setups
• Don’t love repeated installs

ARP Fixes That:

• Pro Series chromoly construction for extreme strength
• Higher clamp load to keep timing gear locked in place
• Precision-machined threads for consistent torque
• Reusable hardware (no guesswork on reassembly)

Translation: your cam gear stays exactly where you put it.

Camshaft Gear Bolt Kit, Professional Series, 3/8-16 in Thread, 1.460 in Long, five/8 in 12 Point Head, Chromoly, Black Oxide, Small Block Ford, Each

Vehicle Fitment (Small Block Ford Applications)

Designed specifically for classic Ford Small Block engines:

Compatible Engines:

• 289 Windsor
• 302 / 5.0L
• 351 Windsor (351W)

Found In:

• Ford Mustang (classic + Foxbody)
• Ford Bronco
• Ford F-Series trucks
• Classic Ford muscle and street builds

Ideal For:

• Camshaft upgrades
• Timing set installs
• Engine rebuilds
• Street/strip and high-performance builds

If you’re swapping cams and reusing stock bolts… that’s just tempting fate.

Is helping put an finish in your camshaft timing worries
Rated at 200,000 PSI, which is significantly stronger than Grade 8 hardware

Key Features

• Thread Size: 3/8-16
• Length: 1.460”
• Head Style: 12-point (5/8” socket)
• Material: Pro Series chromoly steel
• Finish: Black oxide
• Quantity: Single bolt (application-specific)

Performance Benefits

• Maintains precise camshaft timing under load
• Prevents bolt stretch or loosening
• Supports high-RPM and aggressive cam profiles
• Improves long-term engine reliability

No surprises. No timing issues. No catastrophic regret.

Options five/8 inch socket size, 3/8-16 diameter/thread size, and 1.460 underneath head length
Reduced socket head size facilitates simple installation and removal
Outsized bolt head flange improves cam button retention

Installation Notes

• Use ARP Ultra-Torque or thread locker as specified
• Torque to ARP recommended specs
• Install during:
  • Camshaft swaps
  • Timing chain/gear replacement
  • Full engine builds

Why ARP?

Because this one bolt:

• Holds your timing together
• Lives under constant stress
• Has zero tolerance for failure

And ARP is what you use when failure isn’t part of the plan.

Final Verdict

The ARP Pro Series Camshaft Gear Bolt for Small Block Ford is a small upgrade with massive importance.

Cheap, critical, and absolutely worth replacing while you’re already in there.