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Second one was a little more complicated as it’s harder to get to, but once I got into it, also came right out.
So where do I by these grade 1 awesome fantastical special steel screws?
So where do I by these grade 1 awesome fantastical special steel screws?
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Like Limp said, a left-hand drill bit would solve that issue.
Was that the factory length bolt(s) for that location(s)?
1-1/2 times the nominal bolt diameter is the rule of thumb I've always used for enough (aka minimum) thread engagement in cast iron.
As evidenced by the the bolt shearing off, and not pulling the threads out of the block, there was enough thread engagement there, imo.
You want grade 8 (there is no grade 1, btw) bolts of the same size as your broken ones. If the tapped holes in the block are deep enough, you could go with a slightly longer bolt, but as long as you have the minimum needed thread engagement, there won't be much gained.
Ace Hardware has a pretty good selection of fasteners, if you're looking for a local place. And they can easily be ordered online, but usually you have to buy a quantity greater (sometimes much) than the 1 or 2 needed.
Im going to check length and go with whatever allows the longest amount of thread threaded.
Those 2” don’t bottom out without the lock washers. Feels like a better option than the 1.5 inch.
Reconnected everything.
Put blue thread lock on the generator/alternator bracket bolts. Also tightened to 21lbs
Putting radiator fluid in and will bleed the system.
Started right up. Smoke from my guess if PS fluid on the exhaust headers.
Other than that sounded great. It’s a little late so I didn’t want to leave it running to bleed the system. Will do that tomorrow.
Anything I’m missing?
Put blue thread lock on the generator/alternator bracket bolts. Also tightened to 21lbs
Putting radiator fluid in and will bleed the system.
Started right up. Smoke from my guess if PS fluid on the exhaust headers.
Other than that sounded great. It’s a little late so I didn’t want to leave it running to bleed the system. Will do that tomorrow.
Anything I’m missing?
Glad to see it back together!Reconnected everything.
Put blue thread lock on the generator/alternator bracket bolts. Also tightened to 21lbs
Putting radiator fluid in and will bleed the system.
Started right up. Smoke from my guess if PS fluid on the exhaust headers.
Other than that sounded great. It’s a little late so I didn’t want to leave it running to bleed the system. Will do that tomorrow.
Anything I’m missing?
I’m not sure if it was answered, but yes, turning the wheels with the motor off can build up pressure in the pump and cause leaks out the cap. At least that was my experience when I made the same mistake. I Got it cleaned up, and all has been fine since, with no ill effects!
Kinda should have that cap on the canister, I think you can get them at NAPA, all the fords pretty much used the same canister/vent caps from the mid to late 70's to at least late 90's, possibly longer.
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