<VV> Bolt Size Question

[Daniel Monasterio]

The standard for 5/16" bolts is 1/2" head but, on the special 5/16" bolts used on 66-69 u-joints the head size is 7/16". On 65s the bolts are 1/4" standard head (7/16"). On 60-64 cars and 61-65 FCs used 5/16" threaded clamps with nuts (1/2" head).

 

Daniel
 
> From: bgilbert at gilberts-bc.ca
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:07:53 -0800
> Subject: <VV> Bolt Size Question
> 
> I am going to replace the rear wheel bearings on my Ultravan this year but
> to do that I need to determine the bolt sizes in the universal joint
> carrier.
> 
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> 
> The options are 1/4 inch and 5/16 inch. The vehicle is parked for the winter
> and in snow and the best I can practically determine until spring arrives is
> that the heads of the bolts are 7/16 inch.
> 
> 
> 
> I'm fairly certain that a 7/16 heads means the bolts are the 5/16 inch
> version. Can anybody confirm that please?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bob
> 
> 66 Corsa 180 convertible
> 
> 68 Ultravan #404
> 
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> 
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