Screws, etc.
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Screws, etc.
I find that I can't keep track very well of the screws and other small parts that I take out when I work on something. Yes, I use small tins with magnets and do my best to put everything I remove into one or more of them; yet it never fails that when I'm putting things back to together something is missing.
Is there a source where I can find these screws, bolts, nuts, etc. for my '90 F150 4.9L?
Is there a source where I can find these screws, bolts, nuts, etc. for my '90 F150 4.9L?
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From: Sportsman's Paradise
I find that I can't keep track very well of the screws and other small parts that I take out when I work on something. Yes, I use small tins with magnets and do my best to put everything I remove into one or more of them; yet it never fails that when I'm putting things back to together something is missing.
Is there a source where I can find these screws, bolts, nuts, etc. for my '90 F150 4.9L?
Is there a source where I can find these screws, bolts, nuts, etc. for my '90 F150 4.9L?
Fleet Owner
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A site dedicated to OEM fasteners, clips etc along with access to many AuVeCo items as well: https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/
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From: Sportsman's Paradise
A site dedicated to OEM fasteners, clips etc along with access to many AuVeCo items as well: https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/
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A self service junkyard (Pick N Pull etc) is your best bet. A lot of Fords use the same fasteners. I also get spring type hose clamps, electrical connectors and other small items you would spend hours reseraching and pay more in shipping charges than the item costs
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From: River Valley AR
Got an old box?
This is my high tech method. It's hands down the best way I've found to keep things organized. On the box in the upper part of the picture you can see the drawn shape of the timing cover with fasteners in their respective positions.
For parts with same bolt lengths, just drill enough holes for the bolts. For parts with varying bolt sizes, draw the part out and put the bolts in the correct position. I've used a big awl to just punch holes in the box but the box starts to sag from pressing on the awl. Now I just have a drill handy and make the holes as I need them.
Tip- the top and bottom of the box have closed flaps, which makes for double thickness of the cardboard, sides will only be single layer thick.
Need to store nuts/washers/clips? Drill a hole at edge of box on a 45, drill in the top and out the side, run a cable tie through the holes and put them on the cable tie.
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