Hi all, just trying to locate the correct size bolts for the half shafts any help very much appreciated.
Cheers Chris
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i have them if you need any.....mikedmayberry@hotmail.com
quote:Originally posted by Chris Wilson:
Hi all, just trying to locate the correct size bolts for the half shafts any help very much appreciated.
Cheers Chris
The bolts are aircraft grade AN7-12. You will also need the compatible elastic stop nuts as well. Aircraft parts suppliers can provide the right hardware.
Dimensionally they are 7/16-20 thread with a 11/16" grip length, 1 1/4" overall length.
7/16 - 20 ARP bolts from Summit work just fine!
thanks all
cj
cj
Hi Chris,
The following is from Mike Drew in 2012:
The Ford parts book doesn't identify the size of the bolt; they are just called 'bolt'. The nut, however, is referred to by size--7/16-20.
Presumably the bolts are the same size; long-shank 7/16x20 bolts are also known as AN-7.
Aircraft Spruce sells perfect replacement AN-7 bolts in the appropriate length. The part number is AN7/11A. They cost a whopping $1.38 each:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/an7.php
The matching nut is AN365/720A; they cost .86 each:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/.../hapages/an363_1.php
The Ford parts book indicates that M11 split washers were used with the
7/16 bolts. M11 split washers are impossible to find, but nominally identical
7/16 washers (part number AN935C716, cost .49 each) appear here:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/...ages/lockwashers.php
That should do you nicely!
Mike Drew
When you put the bolts back on, you want to slip them into the ZF flange facing out
The following is from Mike Drew in 2012:
The Ford parts book doesn't identify the size of the bolt; they are just called 'bolt'. The nut, however, is referred to by size--7/16-20.
Presumably the bolts are the same size; long-shank 7/16x20 bolts are also known as AN-7.
Aircraft Spruce sells perfect replacement AN-7 bolts in the appropriate length. The part number is AN7/11A. They cost a whopping $1.38 each:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/an7.php
The matching nut is AN365/720A; they cost .86 each:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/.../hapages/an363_1.php
The Ford parts book indicates that M11 split washers were used with the
7/16 bolts. M11 split washers are impossible to find, but nominally identical
7/16 washers (part number AN935C716, cost .49 each) appear here:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/...ages/lockwashers.php
That should do you nicely!
Mike Drew
When you put the bolts back on, you want to slip them into the ZF flange facing out
Chris,
I would recommend using the slightly longer AN7-12, instead of the -11, and add the suffix "A" at the end (AN7-12A).
The "A" suffix means that the bolt is "Absent" of holes. If the "A" is omitted (as in AN7-12), then the bolt shank will be drilled for a cotter pin (which doesn't hurt anything).
John
I would recommend using the slightly longer AN7-12, instead of the -11, and add the suffix "A" at the end (AN7-12A).
The "A" suffix means that the bolt is "Absent" of holes. If the "A" is omitted (as in AN7-12), then the bolt shank will be drilled for a cotter pin (which doesn't hurt anything).
John
once again thanks all.
cj
cj