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RE: Nuts and Bolts

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Subject: RE: Nuts and Bolts
From: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 00:02:05 -0600
Good luck finding a Hardware Store these days... Home Depot and Lowes
have run the *real* hardware stores out of business.  I have yet to find
exact matches.  Most of the bolts are UNF 5/16 and UNF 3/8 which limits
the choices and the lengths are in 1/8" increments while hardware stores
will have lengths in 1/2" increments.  Also, be careful with anything
inside the engine.  These are tempered for a high-torque and are not
OTS.  For generic hardware, you might try finding a fastener supply
house in your area but you may end up buying by the gross.  

The closest thing I have seen to a Bolt List is the Torque chart in the
Bentley Shop Manual.  Between it and the exploded views, you could put
together a decent list with a little trial and error.  I still think
it's cheaper to order from Spitbits...

Gene



> for every nut and bolt.. but the point if this note is this:  I'd like
to go
> to the hardware store with a list of bolt sizes, etc.  example, 3/8ths
by
> 4
> in bolt... and fill up my basket with my complete list.  Is there a
'list'
> of nuts and bolts sizes, quantity, etc?





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