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Alexis · 01-08-2003, 05:42 PM

i got one of those engine stand that bolt to where the tranny bolts to the motor. any one got any idea what the bolt size are for it? and what grade? thanks

dream68 · 01-08-2003, 06:06 PM

Alexis: what size engine have you got? always use grade 8 bolts on a stand.

crazy longhorn · 01-08-2003, 06:14 PM

The bell bolts are 3/8 -16 NC thread on the chevys

Alexis · 01-08-2003, 06:25 PM

i got me a 350, i decided not to be lazy and actually do some searching, 3/2 were it. thanks for helping

chevy2racr · 01-08-2003, 10:52 PM

I don't use grade 8, not even on a big block, just goto thebolt bin, grab them and grab the 9/16 end wrench

Ed ke6bnl · 01-09-2003, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chevy2racr
I don't use grade 8, not even on a big block, just goto thebolt bin, grab them and grab the 9/16 end wrench

same here just used what I had and spacers sat for a year not a problem. Ed ke6bnl

**Desert Rat** · 01-09-2003, 04:38 PM

I dont use grade 8 now,i got 2 big blocks on stands right now that have been on there for atleast 6 months,they lean,but as long as you use a correct length bolt and not to use 20 washers,then the bolt wont be too stressed and snap,grade 8 is actually more brittle in some instances and snap,alot of the tractor guys and farm workers around here actually use grade 5 theyd rather have the bolt shear of than break the part.

O'l Buck · 01-10-2003, 04:27 AM

I use bell housing bolts and spacers

Burlinator · 01-10-2003, 05:15 AM

exhaust manifold bolts for me ;D

Longhorn Man · 01-10-2003, 12:14 PM

What ever I can find in my magic nut and bolt box at teh time of putting the engine on the stand.

01-08-2003, 05:42 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	bolts for engine stand? i got one of those engine stand that bolt to where the tranny bolts to the motor. any one got any idea what the bolt size are for it? and what grade? thanks

01-08-2003, 06:06 PM	#2
dream68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: kelowna b.c. canada Posts: 75	Alexis: what size engine have you got? always use grade 8 bolts on a stand. __________________ '68 Chev C-10 '91 Western Star (workin wheels) Just an ole time truckin idiot! Jim G.

01-08-2003, 06:14 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	The bell bolts are 3/8 -16 NC thread on the chevys __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-08-2003, 10:52 PM	#5
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	I don't use grade 8, not even on a big block, just goto thebolt bin, grab them and grab the 9/16 end wrench __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

01-10-2003, 04:27 AM	#8
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I use bell housing bolts and spacers __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

01-08-2003, 06:25 PM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	i got me a 350, i decided not to be lazy and actually do some searching, 3/2 were it. thanks for helping

01-09-2003, 04:38 PM	#7
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	I dont use grade 8 now,i got 2 big blocks on stands right now that have been on there for atleast 6 months,they lean,but as long as you use a correct length bolt and not to use 20 washers,then the bolt wont be too stressed and snap,grade 8 is actually more brittle in some instances and snap,alot of the tractor guys and farm workers around here actually use grade 5 theyd rather have the bolt shear of than break the part.

01-10-2003, 05:15 AM	#9
Burlinator Just Another Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada Posts: 1,228	exhaust manifold bolts for me ;D __________________ 1985 454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI

01-10-2003, 12:14 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	What ever I can find in my magic nut and bolt box at teh time of putting the engine on the stand.



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