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easy engine stand question #548470 06/21/2009 2:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 231 Nebraska P Paul's53chevy 'Bolter
Paul's53chevy 'Bolter P Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 231 Nebraska	I know this should be simpler than it is for me, but I live quite a ways away from a parts store, so I was hoping I could get someone to look at theirs. Can anyone tell me what size bolts (and grade needed if its important) to mount my 235 (1955/56) to the engine stand? '53 Chevy 3604 Five Window Cab ('56 235)

Re: easy engine stand question Paul's53chevy #548487 06/21/2009 3:16 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 206 Washburn Wisconsin G grub Wrench Fetcher
grub Wrench Fetcher G Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 206 Washburn Wisconsin	The bolt's would be the same size as the one's that bolt up the bell housing,only longer.Just measure the length of the stand hold down's,add half inch and you should be good to go,Grade 8 bolt's to be safe. Last edited by grub; 06/21/2009 3:17 PM.

Re: easy engine stand question grub #548491 06/21/2009 3:20 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Overland Park, Ks. W Wrenchbender Ret. Riding in the Passing Lane
Wrenchbender Ret. Riding in the Passing Lane W Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Overland Park, Ks.	5/8 in. bolts, coarse thread. The lenght will depend on your stand. They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super In the Gallery Forum

Re: easy engine stand question Wrenchbender Ret. #548506 06/21/2009 4:17 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 231 Nebraska P Paul's53chevy 'Bolter
Paul's53chevy 'Bolter P Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 231 Nebraska	Thanks so much (its a new engine I just brought home so the old one is still in the truck - that's why I didn't know what size.) Thanks again! '53 Chevy 3604 Five Window Cab ('56 235)

Re: easy engine stand question Paul's53chevy #548525 06/21/2009 5:22 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Overland Park, Ks. W Wrenchbender Ret. Riding in the Passing Lane
Wrenchbender Ret. Riding in the Passing Lane W Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Overland Park, Ks.	Thats wrong. It.s 7/16 coarse thread bolts. 5/8 is the wrench size. Sorry. Georfe They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super In the Gallery Forum

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