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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 12:10 AM
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Car: 94 Camaro
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Sbc Bolt Sizes Anyone???

Does anyone know or have a link to all the bolt sizes for a small block chevy?

I know the harmonic damper is 7/16 - 20 x 2.25 and the cam bolts are 5/16 - 18 x 3/4 and the exhaust manifold bolts are 3/8 - 16 x 3/4.

Anyone know the sizes of the 3 different head bolts, main bolts 4 or 2 bolt, oil pan bolts, oil pump bolt (I think this one is 7/16 - 14 x 2.25 but im not sure), intake manifold, valve cover, thermostat housing, distributor, timing cover, water pump, all accessories (alternator, pulleys, etc.)

I think this would be very helpful to anyone building a sbc. Too late ive already bought all of my bolts in a kit or i wouldve definitely taken advantage of this. I guess it would be easiest to just start a running list.

Harmonic damper = 7/16 - 20 x 2.25
Cam bolts = 5/16 - 18 x 3/4
Exhaust manifold bolts = 3/8 - 16 x 3/4
Oil pump = 7/16 - 14 x 2.25
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 05:13 AM
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the head and main cap bolts are specialized and can use hardwear store bolts. the oil pump bolt length is very critical. oil pan, valve covers, and timing cover are 1/4-20x3/4" and oil pan also has four 5/16-18x3/4" bolts. you much have the shortest manifold gm ever put on an engine. i'd guess the length to be more like 1 1/2". t stat is 3/6-16 and length would depend on what hat you had. intake would be 3/8-16x1 1/4"
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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I correct myself. Those arent exhaust manifold bolts they are header bolts.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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<table><tr><td>Coil Bracket:<td>5/16-18 x 9/16
<tr><td>Distributor Hold-down:<td>3/8-16 x 1/2
<tr><td>Fuel Pump:<td>3/8-16 x 1 1/4
<tr><td>Fuel Pump Plate:<td>1/4-20 x 1/2
<tr><td>Intake:<td>3/8-16 x 1
<tr><td>Motor Mounts:<td>3/8-16 x 3/4
<tr><td>Oil Pan:<td>1/4-20 x 1/2, 5/16-18 x 9/16
<tr><td>Timing cover:<td>1/4-20 x 1/2
<tr><td>Valve Covers (perimeter):<td>1/4-20 x 1/2
<tr><td>Water Neck:<td>3/8-16 x 1, 3/8-16 x 2
<tr><td>Water Pump:<td>3/8-16 x 2, 3/8-16 x 2 1/2</table>
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 05:05 AM
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what i do when i build an engine is go to tractor supply and fill a bag with assorted grade 8 bolts. cost is around 15 dollars and beats trying to clean the old bolts.
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Same here. Im trying to start a list so that it would be easier for someone just starting out to do this instead of spending a ton of money for bolts from jegs or using old ones.
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