dbdragracing Member Dec 1, 2004 397 2 18 Aug 13, 2008 #1 Aug 13, 2008 #1 Just bought another 302 to turn into a 331 for my 1989 GT. Im going to get it using a engine stand, but I have no bolts to mount it to the stand. I need to know what size bolts to get. Thanks for any help.
Just bought another 302 to turn into a 331 for my 1989 GT. Im going to get it using a engine stand, but I have no bolts to mount it to the stand. I need to know what size bolts to get. Thanks for any help.
BlownFiveLiter have car, will race....wait, it doesn't run 15 Year Member Nov 29, 1999 3,133 18 108 Chicagoland Aug 13, 2008 #2 Aug 13, 2008 #2 If I'm not mistaken, they're 7/16-14. They're the same size as your bellhousing to block bolts.
Kumm3 Founding Member Jul 30, 2002 527 32 69 East Hartford, CT Aug 14, 2008 #3 Aug 14, 2008 #3 7/16" is correct, depending on your engine stand, you may be able to use a few headbolts if you have them laying around.
7/16" is correct, depending on your engine stand, you may be able to use a few headbolts if you have them laying around.
4G-KDMP 10 Year Member Jul 23, 2005 935 19 39 CA Aug 14, 2008 #4 Aug 14, 2008 #4 Your head bolts and possibly some washer will work just fine, it all depends on your engine stand arm.
Your head bolts and possibly some washer will work just fine, it all depends on your engine stand arm.
L lang williams New Member Jun 11, 2003 567 0 0 cleveland, oh Aug 14, 2008 #5 Aug 14, 2008 #5 I used some old head bolts an some old half inch drive china sockets. guess they are good for something!
I used some old head bolts an some old half inch drive china sockets. guess they are good for something!
dbdragracing Member Dec 1, 2004 397 2 18 Aug 16, 2008 #6 Aug 16, 2008 #6 Thanks for the help. I got some grade 5 bolts...are these strong enough? Thanks.
jrichker StangNet's favorite TOOL In Remembrance. Thank you for your contributions Mar 10, 2000 27,512 2,811 234 Dublin GA Aug 16, 2008 #7 Aug 16, 2008 #7 dbdragracing said: Thanks for the help. I got some grade 5 bolts...are these strong enough? Thanks. Click to expand... More than strong enough. Some 7/16" nuts, threaded rod and a hacksaw can do a fine job to make some custom fasteners.
dbdragracing said: Thanks for the help. I got some grade 5 bolts...are these strong enough? Thanks. Click to expand... More than strong enough. Some 7/16" nuts, threaded rod and a hacksaw can do a fine job to make some custom fasteners.