Measuring the Holes for the Bolts..How To?

[Best Sho]

I have a 94 Sho 3.0 and the camshaft gears, 2 of them have 3 bolts each!
How do I measure the holes?
I like to goto the hardware store and get some bolts!

Any one any idea's?

I am not working at this time, so I have no cash! Sorry!

Thank You!

Mike

 

[K-Dawg]

I don't understand.

 

[SHOZ123]

Did you get my message?

 

[hawkeye18]

It appears to be M7x1.0, with a torque rating of 15-18 lb-ft.

 

[Best Sho]

Any special kind?

Thanks hawkeye18!

Will any kind of bolt with that measurement do or is it a special kind?

Thanks Again!

Mike

 

[hawkeye18]

I'd get an M-5 at least, and if I could find it, an M-8, but I would guess that at 15-18 ft/lbs, it isn't going to be having to hold a lot of force...

I put M-8 bolts everywhere I can... just don't feel like dealing with them again, you know...

 

[Exitwound]

M-5, M-8 would be the size of the metric bolt. If you are referring to the type of steel and hardness of the bolt that would fall under the property class designator, (ie: 8.8, 10.9)
an 8.8 bolt is more like a grade 5 or a medium carbon steel, a 10.9 is more like a grade 8 and a medium carbon alloy steel.


Either way I understand what you mean and yes if you buy new bolts make sure you get the size you need with a property class designator of 10.9, it will be on the head of the bolt.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

I'd get an M-5 at least, and if I could find it, an M-8, but I would guess that at 15-18 ft/lbs, it isn't going to be having to hold a lot of force...

I put M-8 bolts everywhere I can... just don't feel like dealing with them again, you know...

M-5, M-8 would be the size of the metric bolt. If you are referring to the type of steel and hardness of the bolt that would fall under the property class designator, (ie: 8.8, 10.9)
an 8.8 bolt is more like a grade 5 or a medium carbon steel, a 10.9 is more like a grade 8 and a medium carbon alloy steel.


Either way I understand what you mean and yes if you buy new bolts make sure you get the size you need with a property class designator of 10.9, it will be on the head of the bolt.

Absolutely correct and thanks for making that clarification! I'd hate to see someone trying to force an M8 bolt into an M6 or M7 threaded hole!

Will any kind of bolt with that measurement do or is it a special kind?

Ideally, you'll want to find bolts of the exact same specifications, size, length, flanged, shouldered, etc. Presuming the M7 thread size is correct, that's not a common size you'll likely find at your local hardware store. Your better bet may be to post a WTB in the appropriate section and see if you can just get the bolts from another member. I can't imagine someone would want a lot of $$$ for them.