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    5/12/2017 1:35 PM  #1

    kdgt500
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    From: Huntland, TN
    Registered: 10/09/2014
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    Power steering stud

    I was installing a seal kit in my power steering pump on my 67 coupe and decided to go ahead and purchase a new bolt kit that includes the long threaded stud and spacer. I decided to replace what was on there as it looked jerry rigged. The engine in my car is not original and is actually a 69 302. This kit stated it would fit 67-69. Now I've discovered the stud in the kit is 3/8" diameter and the hole on the cylinder head is 7/16". Is there another ford of that year or any year that would have that same stud but in 7/16" dia. I believe my only option is to drill it out and put a heli-coil for 3/8" diameter.

     

    5/12/2017 2:05 PM  #2

    lowercasesteve
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    Re: Power steering stud

    Heck, maybe you could just find the right sized bolt at the hardware store.  The threads used on those engines are standard SAE.

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    5/12/2017 2:54 PM  #3

    kdgt500
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    Re: Power steering stud

    The stud I'm talking about is like 7" lg. If you try to use a bolt there, the radiator will get in your way.

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    5/12/2017 3:24 PM  #4

    MS
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    From: Canyon Lake, Texas
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    Re: Power steering stud

    70 and later had 7/16" bolt

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    5/13/2017 1:13 PM  #5

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: Power steering stud

    Pretty sure I Helicoiled the long alternator bolt hole in my '67 back to 3/8" from 7/16".  20+ years later its still working fine.  You can do all sorts of tricks with Helicoils.  I've even had to thread one insert into a larger one to bush down a hole that was really trashed.  Worked fine, held fine.  They're stainless steel and pretty tough.  Locktite them in there good an you should never have to worry again. 

     

     

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