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bolt for top tie rod

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hay guys

old member but New to the forum again. lol, now i have Internet hard wired at home i am here to stay.

Hope all are well.

Have a quick question for you all. im just finishing rebuilding a mini sky rose and i have miss placed the bolt that goes into the the head to hold on the top tie rod (Engine stedy) can any one tell me what size it is because it is recking my head trying to find one that fits.

Really need a tray of ass nuts and bolts. lol

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I believe the bolt size is 5 1/16" UNC same as the thermostat housing studs, as for length I'm not sure
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I can't help you with the bolt but welcome back! :D

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you need BH605151 it's 5/16 UNF and is 1 7/8" long.

Somerford sell it for £0.48.
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The Marcos Graveyard wrote:you need BH605151 it's 5/16 UNF and is 1 7/8" long.
Somerford sell it for £0.48.
is there ~anything~ you don't know? :lol:
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thats the job, cheers for that!
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Re: bolt for top tie rod

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keith wrote:
The Marcos Graveyard wrote:you need BH605151 it's 5/16 UNF and is 1 7/8" long.
Somerford sell it for £0.48.
is there ~anything~ you don't know? :lol:

Lots, but I know where to look for the info. 8)
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