Lost small oil pick up tube bolt, can I use generic hardware store bolt?
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Lost small oil pick up tube bolt, can I use generic hardware store bolt?
I must have set the oil pump/pick up tube bolt aside during removal from my original engine and lost track of it, because I can't find it now. It's $6 and takes 4 business days to get through my local dealer, is it ok to just get a matching bolt from the hardware store and use some blue loctite? Torque spec is like 9 lb-ft, so it seems like it wouldn't matter as long as the length, head and pitch are the same.
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I must have set the oil pump/pick up tube bolt aside during removal from my original engine and lost track of it, because I can't find it now. It's $6 and takes 4 business days to get through my local dealer, is it ok to just get a matching bolt from the hardware store and use some blue loctite? Torque spec is like 9 lb-ft, so it seems like it wouldn't matter as long as the length, head and pitch are the same.
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This one I assume?
http://www.brphotrods.com/mm5/mercha...gory_Code=CNV6
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I've got the motor on a stand, so I should be able to get the o-ring situated ok. With a spec of 9 ft.lb I can't imagine it needs too much pressure to seal the o-ring. I'll probably skip it.
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you'll be fine with the one-bolt setup, especially with the engine on the stand. apply plenty of lube and work it in slow.
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