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SM420 side bolt question
#1562249 11/01/2024 7:19 PM
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Im trying to find the bolt size for the right side ( transmission is in the truck) of the two cast “nipples” on the transmission case. I guess they were used to mount a hand brake(?) from what I’ve seen. Any help?
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Snowman51 #1562250 11/01/2024 7:22 PM
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It’s a 1964 sm420.
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Snowman51 #1562262 11/01/2024 8:54 PM
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I did a bit of searching through my reference books. Assuming you have the band style parking brake, the 2 bolts that are used to mount the U-shaped brake handle bracket to the body of the SM420 should be 3/8 - 16 x 7/8" and also uses 3/8" split style lock washers. My resources show the same info for 1958-62 SM420's and I think that will carry over to your 1964 model as well.
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Re: SM420 side bolt question
Snowman51 #1562275 11/01/2024 10:44 PM
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Thanks. A quick ream out and that bolt went in like a champ!
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Snowman51 #1562290 11/02/2024 2:40 AM
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Almost all bolts in a Stovebolt engine are NC when threaded into CI. If threaded into steel are NF.

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