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Posted by Johnny408 (Member # 9147) on :
 
Misplaced my starter bolts on my 90 foxbody that i am working on and was wondering if anyone knew the size for the replacement bolts? Its an auto as well, idk if that matters?
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/HDW-11002A/1979-95-Mustang-50L-Starter-Bolts
 
Posted by 68stanger (Member # 7842) on :
 
16.99 for two bolts is kind of ridiculous, just grab some hardware from any store that sells nuts and bolts

the threads are 3/8-16 the length stock is 1-3/8".....you most likely will not find an exact stock length (common bolts are usually sold in 1/4" increments)

basically your looking for a 3/8-16 thread x 1-1/2" length

use locking washers [patriot]
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
I'd spend the money to get the correct bolts but I guess I'm just a moron.
 
Posted by 68stanger (Member # 7842) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Greasy:
I'd spend the money to get the correct bolts but I guess I'm just a moron.
I wouldn't say that the stuff in the link is "correct" bolts more like original style...the hardware store sizes mentioned will work with zero issues (the t5 bell/starter area is threaded all the way through the 1/8 difference in length from stock hardware to the hardware store stuff wont matter [Wink]
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
I'd classify factory bolts as being correct
 
Posted by 68stanger (Member # 7842) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Greasy:
I'd classify factory bolts as being correct
the shitting match for starter bolts....... [Roll Eyes]

have a good day sir [patriot]
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
Actually I'm having a great day! You do the same [Wink]
 
Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 
Go to the hardware store and get a couple grade 8 bolts for like 3 bucks. Done deal.
 
Posted by SydewayzStan (Member # 10217) on :
 
just grab the 3/8" x 1.5" grade 8 bolts. theyre stronger than the stock bolts and you'll spend way less. and like mentioned above get a lock washer for each one. theyll work fine it isnt rocket science
 
Posted by Johnny408 (Member # 9147) on :
 
Thanks everyone for the input, really appreciate it.

[ September 17, 2012, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: Johnny408 ]
 
Posted by 70mach351 (Member # 7528) on :
 
or buy arp
 
Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
Those are not critical bolts. The torque spec for those is 15-20 ft-lbs so a standard grade 5 is more than adequate.
 
Posted by rollin5ive0 (Member # 8592) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Greasy:
I'd spend the money to get the correct bolts but I guess I'm just a moron.
we discussed this already, texas dosent house the morons, thats just where they are born [Wink] (goddamn bushes [Embarrassed] ) besides your smart enough not to get caught in a tornado! id say your advice is sound!! [worship]
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by rollin5ive0:
quote:
Originally posted by Greasy:
I'd spend the money to get the correct bolts but I guess I'm just a moron.
we discussed this already, texas dosent house the morons, thats just where they are born [Wink] (goddamn bushes [Embarrassed] ) besides your smart enough not to get caught in a tornado! id say your advice is sound!! [worship]
LMAO
 




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