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Re: Starter Bolt Size

To: Thomas Walter <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Subject: Re: Starter Bolt Size
From: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:49:29 -0400
I believe actually 10mm x 1.5.

Jim


Thomas Walter wrote:
> 
> Barrie,
> 
> Something seems ODD.
> 
> That size is correct for a four speed (SAE), but the threads on the
> 5 speed are metric.
> 
> I would GUESS they correct size is a 10mm x 1.00mm thread
> (almost identical for the 3/8 x 24tpi).  Alas, I have had more STRIPPED
> bolts on the 5 speeds than I car to remember. Usually I put in a steel
> insert (10mm x 1.5mm thread). Less likely to cross thread, and the
> stainless steel insert and antiseize on the bolt means I can remove
> it when the time comes.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Tom
> 
> B Strachan wrote:
> 
> > The bolts on mine are 3/8-24UNF, 1 3/8" long (sort of an odd length??)
> > They are both the same length.
> >
> > Barrie
> > '66 2000
> > San Diego
> > -----------
> > >         I went to attach my ground to one of the two bolts holding the
> > > starter to the trans... Hey I only have one bolt?!?!?  My lower bolt 
>seems to
> > > be missing?? Can someone please tell me what size my missing 68 U-20
> > > starter bolt is?!!? I don't want to have to remove the upper one to find 
>a match.
> > > Arent they different lengths??
> > >         Help!?!!  I have to pick Irene up at the airport thursday 
>night?!?!
> > >                 Daniel 69 2000
> > >                 SF CA

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