throttle body bolts
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throttle body bolts
While reassembling my 2.3 l engine on my 1991 ranger, I dropped one of the bolts that bolts the throttle body to the intake manifold tubes. I cannot find it. Does anybody know if I can get a replacement. There are four, three short and a forth longer one. The longer one is the one I lost.
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Just say "No" to FOD. You should spend some time trying to find it. It could be sitting somewhere where it could cause damage at some point.
I've found that there are some Ace, True Value and other smaller hardware stores that actually have a really good bolt selection. They're not as good as McMaster Carr or a specialty place like Tacoma Screw, but they can be better than Home Depot and Lowe's. Unless it's a really long bolt, I would think it'd be pretty easy to find a replacement. Even some Napas have decent bolt selections, but you might have to pay $3 for a $0.50 bolt. Such is the price of convenience.
I've found that there are some Ace, True Value and other smaller hardware stores that actually have a really good bolt selection. They're not as good as McMaster Carr or a specialty place like Tacoma Screw, but they can be better than Home Depot and Lowe's. Unless it's a really long bolt, I would think it'd be pretty easy to find a replacement. Even some Napas have decent bolt selections, but you might have to pay $3 for a $0.50 bolt. Such is the price of convenience.
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I just this minute 9:38 pm mountain time, by standing on my head and doing contortions, located the bolt. Now to retrieve it. Have to get a long enough claw. Thanks for the suggestion.
My problem is my arthritic fingers...after 78 years they don't want to cooperate...
My problem is my arthritic fingers...after 78 years they don't want to cooperate...
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I bet the cold weather doesn't help either. But good on ya for getting out there and turning wrenches. My dad gave it up when he turned 80. I think the abnormally cold winter also had something to do with it.
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Got it all back together, installed a new battery, fired it up and it ran like when it was new !!!!!! Thanks for a 'll the help, couldn't have done it with out all of the good instructions on here... I would not have even attempted it. Thanks TigerDan and everybody else...this is a great site.
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