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| | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 14 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 14 | ok so im a member of this website somone tell me what is the definition of a stovebolt? | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 | Well, try this for starters From the forum FAQ page . The question is asked often ... and I think there are similar posts. AAMOF, I think we might need to update this explanation some. One of these days. You are a newbie? If so, welcome to the brotherhood of bustled knuckles! Peggy M (one of the *few* sisters!)
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 313 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 313 | Here is the definition in my dictionary.
A small bolt, similar to a machine screw but with a coarser thread.
Doug 57. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 637 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 637 | I have always been told by old timers there were so many stove bolts i.e. 1/4" coarse thread with a square head nut used in Chevrolets the nick name stuck. Just look at all the inner fenders, sheet metal everywhere etc. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I am sure that you will find this somewhere in all the threads. In 1929, Chev brought out their 6 cylinder overhead valve motor. Ford was in the process of coming out with their flathead V8. Some Chevy detractors made fun of the new Chevy motor, calling it the cast iron wonder and also the stovebolt motor. That is because all the sheet metal on the motor was held in place by bolts, similar to that used on the old stoves. In time, the motor gained great respect for it's simplicity and rugged dependability. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 | Here is a very good History of the Stovebolt Six . We've asked permission to use this on our site ... giving them credit, of course, and linking to his site. But we haven't heard back from him. But this was a good read. Peg
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