If the bolts are the right size and length, they should JUST go in with the timing cover in place. The attached photo was the solution a PO used on my truck - not recommended. I bought 7/16 Carriage Bolts. Made sure the square openings were the right size (may have had to relieve one just a touch) and I believe I had to cut the bolts to the right length. Also drilled them for cotter pins for the castle nuts. I believe the originals were fine thread, but I bought coarse thread, the only thing I could find - Link
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
