What Size Bolt...
05-08-2010, 10:16 AM
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What Size Bolt...
What is the length of the bolt that holds the balancer on? The goober before me used a long bolt then built up washers to keep it from bottoming out 
my guess is 2.75"
looks like it's a 7/16-20. I assumed metric
my guess is 2.75"
looks like it's a 7/16-20. I assumed metric
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05-08-2010, 10:22 AM
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Re: What Size Bolt...
The damper bolt is supposed to be a unique, specific item with a specific, thick washer. Best to just order the correct new bolt with washer.
05-08-2010, 11:17 AM
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Re: What Size Bolt...
It currently has a grade 8 bolt with the thick washer, but it does look to be metric. The end is buggered, but my thread chaser didn't clean it as I had hoped.
05-08-2010, 11:43 AM
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Re: What Size Bolt...
Found the proper 7/16 bolt at the store
mr gasket saves the day
•edit• the mr gasket bolt was about 1/2" too short
back to using a new grade 8 bolt.
mr gasket saves the day
•edit• the mr gasket bolt was about 1/2" too short
back to using a new grade 8 bolt.
Last edited by Blind Driver; 05-08-2010 at 05:33 PM.
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