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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 12:25 PM
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Looking to Source Specific Bolt

Hey guys 2001 F250 7.3 330000 miles

I need to source two bolts which Ford say they don't have. I don't have a picture of them out but they are these bolts here:

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They have a larger shoulder for the hydroboost then the thread diameter narrows to go in the master cylinder.

Anyone got any ideas - I tried the usual suspect high street part palces like autozone etc but nothing

These are the chevy version

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Chevy-T...-/162209094792
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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What's the problem with the bolts you have now?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 02:38 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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Ahh.

Have you been able to get the bolts out to verify the thread gauge and diameter on each end?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 02:54 PM
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Options I can think of right now:

1) Get a double ended stud and drill/tap out the hydroboost mounting flange to receive a Helicoil adapter and tightening nut on the back side of that mounting flange, and then just use the proper nut on the extended stud as you would have with the original bolts.

2) Get a junkyard hydroboost unit and scavenge the bolts from it.

3) Call Power Brake X-change ( Power Brake X-Change Inc. ). They rebuild brakes and may have a source for bolts, or know of someone else who does. The guy who used to be the "expert" there is Harold, but the reference I've seen recommending him is now 12 years old and he may not be there any more (https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ts-needed.html).

4) Replace the hydroboost with a new unit. If you have high mileage (>200K), and it's the original unit, it's more money, but it's approaching the end of it's life anyway. Mine went out at 286K miles.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 03:23 PM
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I am going to the junkyard this Friday (weather permitting), and I can grab some if you don't find any in a yard down there.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 07:30 PM
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There used to be a company called King Bearing that carried just about any size/configuration of bearing that you could think of.
Perhaps there is a similar source for hardware like this but IDK.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 07:38 PM
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I am going to the junkyard this Friday (weather permitting), and I can grab some if you don't find any in a yard down there.
That would be epic, I have a lead but not sure how good it will be, should know in 24 hrs.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicmike
I am going to the junkyard this Friday (weather permitting), and I can grab some if you don't find any in a yard down there.


And once again the brotherhood comes through. Nice offer. Tried to rep ya but am in rep jail.




P.S. while your there I need a rear bumper
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 10:04 PM
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Lots and lots of rear bumpers....LOL
 
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 07:58 AM
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McMaster Carr or mcfadden dale, would be my go to, but I'm on west coast
 
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And once again the brotherhood comes through. Nice offer. Tried to rep ya but am in rep jail.
Ain't that just the truth! Nicmike has been particularly epic in all things regarding my truck!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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So I solved my challenge, it's probably not a method I'd recommend so I'd rather not go into details . Suffice to say, I now just need to rebleed the brakes cos I didn't get all the air first time and she grabs one front calliper before the other if you go hard on the brakes.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 01:26 PM
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There was ONE more option I didn't mention because I would NOT recommend it, and perhaps that is the one you chose.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 02:26 PM
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Ain't that just the truth! Nicmike has been particularly epic in all things regarding my truck!
You and me both! Mike's a solid dude.
 
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