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Old 01-22-2021, 07:40 PM   #1
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Default ford f1 cowl assy

Does anyone know if the bolt assy that holds the cowl handle assy together is a axel type(shoulder) bolt. A regular bolt dosn't make it work properly. I've tried a few different combinations trying to get it to open and close properly but so far no luck. All help deeply appreciated. Thank You, Mike

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Old 01-23-2021, 01:18 PM   #2
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Default Re: ford f1 cowl assy

Are you asking about the bolt that is spring loaded and runs in a slot? Someone posted a pic with dimensions in your other thread. It's a regular bolt with a prevailing torque (self-locking) nut, that can be tightened part-way and not loosen.
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Old 01-23-2021, 04:32 PM   #3
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Default Re: ford f1 cowl assy

I posted it.
No idea what Ford's actual part number is for that. Can't find a diagram in the parts books....
I'm guessing they expected you to either-
A) replace the whole assembly or
B) use a hardware store bolt

Looking at that bolt, it looks like it has an awfully long shank for
a bolt with that kind of overall length. Probably a longer 1/4" bolt,
with the threaded end shortened, would do the job.
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Old 01-23-2021, 04:52 PM   #4
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I take that back. Looks like maybe 1/4" to no more than a 3/8" shoulder on that
bolt..... I just looked under my dash.
A 1/4" bolt at 1 1/4" long has a .29" shoulder. I have one in my hand.
I don't think that bolt is anything trick.
I'll bet you'd need to have those washers with the shoulders though and pretty
close to the spec in that drawing.
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