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cam thrust plate bolts

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grippper

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well i have my cam in.but i ran into a problem when i was putting my thrust plate bolts in i stripped them. should i get them at ford or a harware store.also when i removed my old cam i noticed a nick in one of the cam bearings.would you replace this bearing or not.
 

Rick 91GT

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They are thin headed bolts go to Ford or ARP may make them...

Have the cam bearings replaced..
 

rd

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If you can get them from Ford, do that.

Plan b would be to get some grade 8 bolts, the right length, and grind the heads thinner. They have to be thin to clear the cam gear, and if necessary, you could mock it up and make sure they are clearing.
 

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ARP #250-1001 SVO cam retention plate bolts,are these the ones?
 
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