Nuts n bolts...

[Eric VerValin]

I dont suppose anyone has a nifty little list of fasteners that are used on the sho by any chance? Like the timing cover bolts, intake manifold to head bolts, and stuff like that? Also, what do you all use to 'chase' or clean threads out? there are a few i'd like to clean out, but all i can think of is a tap and a little brush.. there's gotta be a better way isnt there?

Also.. head bolts... should I use any type of loctite on these? Being I only get to use em once I was curious about that.

 

[stockblue95mtx]

Cleaning Threads

Clean these threads with metric taps. Metric threads are mostly of one pitch which will be with your standard tap & die set. Be sure to lubricate the taps when clearing the threads. You can determine the size needed by comparing the bolt with the tap or measuring the thread diameter with a calipers.
As far as Loctiting head bolts - no. Loctite is a "crutch" for a poor bolted joint design or merely added safety for more critical joints. The head bolt is highly engineered and Loctite would likely screw it up by modifying the friction factor associated with the torque specifications.
Merry Christmas
stockblue95mtx

 

[pjtoledo]

I dont suppose anyone has a nifty little list of fasteners that are used on the sho by any chance? Like the timing cover bolts, intake manifold to head bolts, and stuff like that? .....

Pick a day when your friendly Ford parts guy isn't too busy and ask them to print parts diagrams for the engine. The diagrams will list all the parts including bolts, but the bolts will identified with a Ford part number. Then ask to see the fastener book, look up the numbers and write down the bolt type, sizes, pitch etc.



Perry

 

[Eric VerValin]

yea I was thinking I've seen those explodable pictures.. kinda wish I had that program. somehow when I did the timing belt last time I lost a few, but a few like the visable ones I'd like to replace... and a few that I need... eg.. the tensioner brackets bolt on the right side is awol..

 

[93rev2sev]

Sounds like a worthy project. Lets use the forum! Just list the thread and pitch if you don't know the length.

I'll start:

Timing cover bolts: m6x.85
Timing belt Sprocket (for pulling the sprocket) m6x.85

Next?

 

[Eric VerValin]

now your going to make me do some research. I went and got them a few peices at a time. I wish I would have bought an index of metric hardware, thats my best advice.