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angelsairman · 03-29-2004, 01:52 AM

can anyone tell me what thread count and length the starter bolts are for a chevy v8 automatic??

cableguy0 · 03-29-2004, 02:08 AM

if your trying to find replacements you can get em at about any auto parts store in the help section

**passthebuck** · 03-29-2004, 02:11 AM

i cant tell ya the thread count because I dont know, BUT i can tell ya that chev used three lengths of starter bolts - if you have a 14" flywheel you need two medium length ones & if you have a 12" flywheel, then you need a short & a long. They are special bolts though - they are knurled just under the head to locate the starter properly. DO NOT buy the crappy bolt selection they have in the HELP section of your local autoparts store - I used them once & they broke about a year into their use. I think they are those crappy zincplated bolts. Get real GM. I hope I've been of at least some help

angelsairman · 03-29-2004, 02:32 AM

k well found them 3/8-16 by 4 21/64 GM#14097278 in case anyone was needing to know. Guess ill send the wife tommorrow to the dealership. THanks for your input

03-29-2004, 02:08 AM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	if your trying to find replacements you can get em at about any auto parts store in the help section __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-29-2004, 02:11 AM	#3
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	i cant tell ya the thread count because I dont know, BUT i can tell ya that chev used three lengths of starter bolts - if you have a 14" flywheel you need two medium length ones & if you have a 12" flywheel, then you need a short & a long. They are special bolts though - they are knurled just under the head to locate the starter properly. DO NOT buy the crappy bolt selection they have in the HELP section of your local autoparts store - I used them once & they broke about a year into their use. I think they are those crappy zincplated bolts. Get real GM. I hope I've been of at least some help __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

03-29-2004, 02:32 AM	#4
angelsairman Future Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grand Forks AFB, ND Posts: 151	k well found them 3/8-16 by 4 21/64 GM#14097278 in case anyone was needing to know. Guess ill send the wife tommorrow to the dealership. THanks for your input __________________ Its not the end result that counts most...its the journey along the way that's most rewarding My truck doesn't leak, it just marks it's territory

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03-29-2004, 01:52 AM	#1
angelsairman Future Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grand Forks AFB, ND Posts: 151	starter bolt size can anyone tell me what thread count and length the starter bolts are for a chevy v8 automatic?? __________________ Its not the end result that counts most...its the journey along the way that's most rewarding My truck doesn't leak, it just marks it's territory



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