distributor hold down bolt
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distributor hold down bolt
I was installing the vac advance distributor in my 1983 F-150 351 W today. Unfortunately I dropped the hold down bolt and clamp. Anyone kno what thread size it is? I want to replace the bolt with a stud and nut. I think it is M6 with 1/2 " head.
Update: I found the bolt and clamp. Decided to measure it for others info. Thread is 5/16-18. Bolt has grade 8 markings. 1/2 head.
Another update: I dropped the @#%$ thing again, but only lost the bolt this time. Do, tomorrow, I'll pull the distributor back out and install a stud...
Update: I found the bolt and clamp. Decided to measure it for others info. Thread is 5/16-18. Bolt has grade 8 markings. 1/2 head.
Another update: I dropped the @#%$ thing again, but only lost the bolt this time. Do, tomorrow, I'll pull the distributor back out and install a stud...
Last edited by chucketn; Dec 29, 2022 at 03:27 PM. Reason: update
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Got the Duraspark II distributor installed. The stud didn't make it realy easier, but I think it was worth doing. Tomorrow, add the new DSII wiring harness and repair some of the wiring. Then, maybe a start attempt!