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02-01-2015, 10:24 PM
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Ac brackets bolt size
I am gathering parts to put the AC back in my truck. I bought some stock brackets that bolt onto the block and I need the bolts to attach them. I picked up a few popular sizes outta the bolt bin at work and none of them worked. The one I tried is on the front of the block by the water pump. Does anyone know what size and length is used. These are for a big block.
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02-02-2015, 12:48 PM
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Re: Ac brackets bolt size
No one?
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02-02-2015, 12:54 PM
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Re: Ac brackets bolt size
You probably already know the thread diameter (more than likely 3/8" N.C.T.) by having removed the original bolt. To know how long a bolt you need I would put the bracket up against the hole and then put a pencil in the hole till it bottoms out. Mark the part of the pencil (or hold your fingernail on it) sticking out. You need a bolt 1/4" less in length than that.
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02-02-2015, 05:30 PM
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Re: Ac brackets bolt size
No I do not know the diameter the PO did not have the brackets or bolts. The common size bolts I tried don't fit . I didn't look at the sizes of bolts when I snagged them out of the bolt bin, just got the sizes I thought were close
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02-02-2015, 07:52 PM
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Re: Ac brackets bolt size
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02-10-2015, 11:19 PM
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Re: Ac brackets bolt size
Well I found my problem the bolt size is 3/8 but the threads on the head are stripped. Is it possible to tap the hole to the next size. The things the PO did just amaze me.
 Any suggestions
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02-11-2015, 12:21 AM
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Re: Ac brackets bolt size
I would start with a 3/8" x 16 starter tap. The beginning threads on the tap are tapered enough to get into the good threads. Then you should be able to tap with a #2 or bottom tap to clean them up. If that doesn't work there is plenty of material around the bolt hole to jump to a 7/16" or 1/2". Carefull, don't go any deeper.
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