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Old May 3, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Damn it... I've been to two different hardware stores looking for a M16 x 2.0 pitch x 120mm bolt. NOTHING, the closest thing was a 100mm bolt. I'm getting pissed off. Where do you find this thing?

Originally Posted by vettenuts
You guys have all of this wrong. Follow the GM procedure, which is DON'T pull it on with a bolt or you will damage the threads. If you don't have the right tool, make one, its less than $20.


Has anyone made one of these? It looks pretty cool, but I tried to assemble something like this in the hardware but I think I am just too retarted. Any help would be awesome.

Also...I've got a 12pt 24mm socket and I've been looking to buy a 6pt one just for this cam install, but wouldnt you know that everywhere I go they skip 24mm in their inventory. I guess SEARS is next.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Bump in hopes that maybe the night crew knows where this elusive bolt can be found I've got every freakin tool, gasket maker, fluid, and filter that I'm gonna need to do this tomorrow...all I need is this damn bolt
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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i think someone sells something like that in the tools section...there is a big ole thread on it....it's around 39 bucks or so
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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what are you trying to do? Are you trying to use the bolt to pull down the pulley on to the crank?

ARP makes a longer balancer bolt
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Here is the tool form 618hawk. It works great.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/removed-locked-thread-graveyard/391883-new-crank-dampener-installation-tool-pics.html

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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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this is what I used, it worked great. I just had to get some huge washers.

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...f78b9945b24b6f
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Since i need this thing tomorrow I think I am going to scower all of the hardwares to find something that will work. I really wish I had known about the WS6 store thing earlier, I would have ordered that one. Thanks everyone!
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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I have a 23mm 6 point, they've gotta make a 24mm one. Good luck, what cam?

-J
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Originally Posted by KurtRardin
Also...I've got a 12pt 24mm socket and I've been looking to buy a 6pt one just for this cam install, but wouldnt you know that everywhere I go they skip 24mm in their inventory. I guess SEARS is next.

FWIW I've yet to run into a problem using the 12 point on crank bolt.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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i got my 24mm 6point at VatoZone...

i got a longer bolt from TrueValue Hardware

M16 2.0 120mm $4.25

6 washers standard size .28 cents

2 washers.. oversize .48 cents..
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I found a bolt at a mom-n-pop hardware store. That place is a hole in the wall but has every bolt you could ever imagine. Stainless, chrome, hex head, etc.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
I found a bolt at a mom-n-pop hardware store. That place is a hole in the wall but has every bolt you could ever imagine. Stainless, chrome, hex head, etc.
yep thats what this true value is too...
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