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Buick 225 V6 engine bolt size

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by JhnBrackett, May 28, 2008.

  1. May 28, 2008
    JhnBrackett

    JhnBrackett Race Engimuneer

    Lakewood, CO
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    Answer: 7/16-14 x 1", grade 8
    Thanks to everyone for helping out!

    I was giving the Jeep a once over and found the 2 driver's side engine bolts missing! The ones used to secure the engine mounts to the engine block. I only had some 7/16-14 bolts to test, and they didn’t fit, but the hole diameter looked right. I’m assuming that means the bolts are supposed to be 7/16-20 UNF. Can anyone verify this for me AND let me know what length I need?

    71 Jeep CJ5
    Buick 225 V6
    3 spd w/ Warn OD
     
    Last edited: Jun 4, 2008
  2. May 28, 2008
    stalin440

    stalin440 member

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    i have since replaced those bolts on mine, but i used what looks like a 7/16 to me, coarse thread. mine are 1 inch long, and i have a lock washer on it. 1 1/4 are to long and will bottom out. hope that helps:beer:
     
  3. May 30, 2008
    JhnBrackett

    JhnBrackett Race Engimuneer

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    I tried using a 7/16-14 course thread to no avail, that's what made me think it was the fine thread. Can anyone verify?
     
  4. May 30, 2008
    timgr

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    Why not take one of the bolts out of the other side for an example?
     
  5. May 30, 2008
    JhnBrackett

    JhnBrackett Race Engimuneer

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    Because I just moved to a new place, don't have a garage available yet, don't have an engine lift setup, don't have an area to use a floor jack, and I live next to a swamp surrounded by mosquitos.... am I being unreasonable or super lazy? Figured this is something people in various stages of their rebuild might be able to find out/know a hell of a lot easier than I could.
     
  6. May 30, 2008
    lamar

    lamar Member

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    on a 231 v-6 they are course thread. 1 inch total length and a 5/8 inch wrench fits it.
     
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