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Post by sk8almost44 on Jan 11, 2014 13:32:45 GMT -5
was adjusting my valves, as I was putting my 4 bolts back into the valve cover, 2 of them snapped... I was able to get the rest of the broken bolts out, but cannot find replacement screws anywhere online. Does anyone know where I can find the screws online; and any tips to prevent this from happening again? Thank you..
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Post by carasdad on Jan 11, 2014 13:42:44 GMT -5
was adjusting my valves, as I was putting my 4 bolts back into the valve cover, 2 of them snapped... I was able to get the rest of the broken bolts out, but cannot find replacement screws anywhere online. Does anyone know where I can find the screws online; and any tips to prevent this from happening again? Thank you.. Hardware store..metric bolts..take one with ya to match the size. .25 cents each last time I bought some..or if ya wish $6.00+shipping for 4 of them from a parts dealer. Tip: Tighten them with 1/4" drive socket so ya don't get too much leverage..SNUG not tight!! They are valve cover bolts..not head bolts for a Chevy 400 Big Block..  |
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Jan 18, 2014 16:47:58 GMT -5
was adjusting my valves, as I was putting my 4 bolts back into the valve cover, 2 of them snapped... I was able to get the rest of the broken bolts out, but cannot find replacement screws anywhere online. Does anyone know where I can find the screws online; and any tips to prevent this from happening again? Thank you.. Very standard metric thread, available at ANY hardware store. Just bring one down. Why pay $6 for shipping when you can get one for a dime at most hardware stores? |
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Post by alleyoop on Jan 18, 2014 16:59:54 GMT -5
Just remember any bolts on the motor never CRANK TIGHTEN them you will either strip the treads in the motor or break the bolt. Just nice and Tight More like SNUG.
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Post by sk8almost44 on Jan 20, 2014 18:43:42 GMT -5
Great tips everyone, I was able to find it at Ace Hardware store!  |
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