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Crankshaft Bolt

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howard

Donation Time
Well- I need YET ANOTHER final piece to my engine rebuild puzzle. The crank bolt I have on my 1592cc rebuilt engine is stripped. Does anyone have one for sale, or know of a compatible swap?

In case I'm not using the proper term, this is the short, fat bolt that anchors the crankshaft pulley.
 
jumpinjan

jumpinjan

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Just throw it away and buy a grade 8, 3/4"-16 x 1" bolt and the same grade washer. Chase the threads in the crank too. Use red Locktite.
Done...
Jan
 
H

howard

Donation Time
An EXCELLENT idea, Jan. Rather than reusing that ancient bolt that's probably structurally "tired" it makes lots more sense to use new parts. Thanks.

Allan and Al- Thanks for the leads for buying a used one. You guys are great!
 
H

howard

Donation Time
RootesRacer said:
If the bolt is stripped, you have to ask yourself whats the crank going to be like?
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You saved my bacon with that comment. I was able to get a set of 3/4" taps and chase the threads... otherwise I'd have REALLY messed up!

(Apparently I only needed a bottom tap, but had to buy the whole set of 3.)
 
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