Rear End Brake Line Bolt - Help!!

[65conv50]

I have a 78 Grenada rearend in my 65 Mustang. The threads are stripped on the bolt that holds the brake line distribution block. It is a tubular bolt, that has a hole up through it and a nipple that the vent tube slips on. I can't find one, the Ford dealer can't get one, none of the parts houses have one. Can anybody help with a source for the bolt?? I can send a photo if anybody knows a source that is online. Thanx!!

 

[shelbyseven]

i think that you can find that kind of bolt on any number of ford rear ends.have you tried a junk yard?

 

[toyshop]

i think that you can find that kind of bolt on any number of ford rear ends.have you tried a junk yard?

If all else fails, drill hole oversize, tap to next larger size, saw hose nipple off old bolt and TIG to new oversize bolt AFTER you drill hole thru new bolt.

 

[65conv50]

If all else fails, drill hole oversize, tap to next larger size, saw hose nipple off old bolt and TIG to new oversize bolt AFTER you drill hole thru new bolt.

Tried two junkyards. Most cars that old have been crushed (at least around here). Maybe I will try a small town 'yard or two. As for the larger bolt, I thought of drilling through a new bolt of the same size, then attaching a piece of tubing for the vent. Problem is: since I retired, I don't have access to a lathe to do it right. Thanks for the thought generators, though.