Re: Motor/transmission removal and reinstall, 48 coupe

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2017/1/1 15:22:01

ARP is probably the best current source for dimensional engine studs/bolts. Any of the online speed shops; Jegs, Summit, etc. or ARP website have the complete size list. Dorman et al still make them but, as you say, things are harder to buy*. Most parts places, like Rock Auto, Autozone, NAPA, etc might have them by make/year, not by size. And if it's pre 1984 it's likely not on the computer.
* - I went to NAPA the other day, and the counter kid got all flustered when I told him the vehicle first not the part I needed. What if you want more than one part? Gonna start over? They could at least train these kids how to look stuff up. When they got a new manager, she threw out all the old bins, etc. I order more and more online because of that. These kids can't find part when the computer says they have it, either. Putting themselves out of jobs. I keep the box tops now so I have the P/N for routine things. My buddy ran a NAPA store decades ago and he knew his entire inventory by part number. The guy that owned the store could tell you what vehicles they fit and how to repair parts. Today, with computers, they have no clue. SAD. But if they can send a new rotor from china cheaper than you can turn one these days, who's to blame?