On the scrounge for a bolt

[steve-V8s]

I have lost the bolt that clamps the exhaust to the block just to the rear of the exhaust / y piece clamp. Have rummaged through my trusty nuts and bolts and rusty washers box but can’t find anything with the correct thread. Anybody know what size it is or even better got one I can scrounge ?

[HRG]

Think it's M8xsomething... I use my trusty 13mm socket to undo it (frequently of late it seems!)

[steve-V8s]

It is nearly M8 but not quite. In fact I tapped out the last block I had M8 but it is actually something slightly smaller.

[2Munkys]

I imagine it's UNC; not sure of the size though. Will have a shufty when I get chance.

[Loubaruch]

You are in luck! The 500 was on the ramp, took the bolt out and measured it.

18 tpi and 5/16" diameter so UNC 5/16"

May have one somewhere if you have a problem getting one

[steve-V8s]

OK thanks for that, knowing what I am looking or is a start at least.

[ben240z]

hi oh chosen one. If I can help then gis a call.
Looking forward to the weekend

[steve-V8s]

Thanks Ben, can you bring it with you, if you are there on Friday night I will collect it when dropping off the tyres. If not I can fit it in the morning.

[ben240z]

steve what length bolt what length thread does it matter what head
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[DarkMatter]

ben240z said:

steve what length bolt what length thread does it matter what head

At a guess I'd say approx 15mm overall length, but threaded all the way as it is securing a plate of only about 2mm or 3mm thick. Head should be either hex, or hex socket would be OK.

[steve-V8s]

Thanks for the reply on my behalf Andrew, I have been away from the PC. The length is not important, aything over 10mm would do the job, 15 would be Ideal, 20 woulld need a hacksaw as well as a spanner to fit.

Just one concern Ben, would supply of this Bolt constitute sponsorship ?

[DarkMatter]

steve-V8s said:

Just one concern Ben, would supply of this Bolt constitute sponsorship ?

[ben240z]

no but I have managed to find a bolt that is too heavy to even pick up

[steve-V8s]

Really Really heavy bolt would do fine, need a bit more weight to aid traction.

[ben240z]

really heavy bolt you had as requested