How do I find the size and thread info?
Bolt sizes
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You cannot expect people to respond to this impossible question within two hours, especially on a 3 day weekend. Today is Labor Day.
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ON SAME PAGE I GOOGLED 20346-S AND FOUND HEX HEAD BOLT 5/16-18X3/4" . I NEED 2 OF 31528-S FOR COLUMN BRACKET IN CAB THAT I BELIEVE ATTACHES TO BOTTOM TWO HOLES OF UNDER-HOOD BRACKET THAT HOLD REVERSE SWITCH VIA A CLAMP!
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I just realized that is not a full Ford P/N...Oh well I am learning. that's why I am here!!!!!! I know enough to get me in trouble.........ha
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So I looked in the 1948/56, 1957/63 and 1973/79 truck parts catalogs, 1949/59, 1960/64, 1965/72 and 1973/79 Ford car parts catalogs...no listing there either.
So, the only thing one can do is look up the bolt in a Standard Parts (hardware) Catalog. I have one, but it's dated 2/2000. This bolt was obsoleted by this time, so there no listing for it.
Sorry.Pic: 31528-S
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You can buy one of these:
Bolt gauge
And one of these:
Thread gauge
You will be able to determine any bolts size and thread!
Bolt gauge
And one of these:
Thread gauge
You will be able to determine any bolts size and thread!
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~~~Thank-you all~~~ I am embarrassed to say I probably have bolt but can not find it or hole is so rusted I am having trouble getting it back in!!! I need to label my parts and sort them in smaller groups!!!
Thank-U GaryKip I will try the site u suggested~~~
Thank-U GaryKip I will try the site u suggested~~~
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*** Just 2 clarify*** Bracket 3668 in illustration is not like the one I have. Mine is 5 hole. The one shown maybe for power steering model??? I have I think 5 bolts 20346-S. I have known I need a screw gauge but spent money in other places.
Thanks-everyone again.
I need Garage Squad.......lol.......
Thanks-everyone again.
I need Garage Squad.......lol.......
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20346-S8 is a national course thread grade 2 .. 5/16" -18 x 3/4" bolt. Parts catalogs pics of hardware parts may not show the complete suffix.
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Know how
Mr. Num Dummy, Will u share how you found the missing 8 suffix number?
Also , I apologize for my spuratic activity here on FTE. I suffer from self diagnosed- ADD, Hypochondria among my other aliments...etc...etc, and Lingering late 70's fog
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Also , I apologize for my spuratic activity here on FTE. I suffer from self diagnosed- ADD, Hypochondria among my other aliments...etc...etc, and Lingering late 70's fog
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