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#47579 07/12/2005 4:35 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 36 | I've almost got the engine and trans painted and new gaskets, all set to put back together.....
Wrong. The old bolts are rusted/mismatched/vise-gripped, etc....
If someone has a rundown on correct grade/size/length's of bolts for bellhousing to motor, and intake-exhaust manifold to engine, I'd really appreciate it. Or a source for a bolt kit? Steel, not stainless, polished, etc.... plain old bolts, like chevy used.
Thanks folks
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#47580 07/13/2005 10:12 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I believe the engine to bell houseing are 1/2 in. coarse thead. The manifold bolts are 3/8 coarse thread. Use your old bolts for the length. I like grade 8 bolts. The Ace hardware store I use has a great selection of grade 8 fasteners.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#47581 07/13/2005 10:32 PM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 158 knuckle head | | knuckle head Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 158 | The bellhousing bolts are 7/16 coarse thread,1-3/8 long.The original bolts are often umarked,some marked "HCA",but they were most likely grade 5. | | |
#47582 07/14/2005 6:38 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 36 | thanks fella's. 
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