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nickthebandit · 04-22-2023, 03:56 PM

FYI, a lot of bolts that Ford used were non-standard sizes. For instance, the thread on the end of early ford spindles is 11 / 16"- 18. That is where the hinged tool comes into play. The head stud holes are a tapered fit. Do not chase those holes with standard taps, you will have leaks.

04-22-2023, 03:56 PM	#23
nickthebandit Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shippensburg, pa. Posts: 423	Re: Various thread pitch’s needed FYI, a lot of bolts that Ford used were non-standard sizes. For instance, the thread on the end of early ford spindles is 11 / 16"- 18. That is where the hinged tool comes into play. The head stud holes are a tapered fit. Do not chase those holes with standard taps, you will have leaks.