Topic: 47 Ford Starter bolts


jamesmundstock    -- 06-17-2018 @ 1:26 PM
  Anyone know where I can find these? They are the two long ones that hold the case together and fasten to the oil pan. 5/16-18 thread and 7" long. I have checked all the major Ford restoration parts suppliers and cannot find them. Thanks in advance for your help.


TomO    -- 06-18-2018 @ 7:15 AM
  Try a shop that rebuilds generators and starters.

What is wrong with the ones in your starter?

Tom


fsacht    -- 06-18-2018 @ 11:06 AM
  In a pinch, to get you started you can buy a length of threaded rod, cut it to a usable length pass it through the starter and hold the starter in place with a couple nuts till you can find the correct bolts. I don't know the grade of the original screws but I'm guessing the threaded rod will be pretty soft in comparison but, will do for a temporary fix..


fsacht    -- 06-18-2018 @ 11:07 AM
  In a pinch, to get you started you can buy a length of threaded rod, cut it to a usable length pass it through the starter and hold the starter in place with a couple nuts till you can find the correct bolts. I don't know the grade of the original screws but I'm guessing the threaded rod will be pretty soft in comparison but, will do for a temporary fix..


jamesmundstock    -- 06-18-2018 @ 3:13 PM
  The person who owned the car before me had started rounding off the hex.


Mac VP    -- 06-18-2018 @ 4:10 PM
  We have a box of clean good used starter bolts......$5.00 each. If you haven’t already found a set, call our sales office to order (during regular office hours).
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513-724-9486


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