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snappydon · 10-27-2022, 02:22 PM

So as I’m organizing my parts and pieces for my 1-1/2 ton, I have these 2 bolts (actually 4 but I have mixed parts from 2 engines) that I can’t figure out where they go.

Any input is really appreciated. I don’t want to put something together and tear it apart again.

I’ve had the timing cover and pan off to replace the soft plugs in the pan rail. I suspect they go there somewhere?

rotorwrench · 10-27-2022, 02:39 PM

Stepped shank bolts like that are special bolts for sure. I've seen similar bolts for hinge applications. Maybe a 37 Ford owner can nail them down for you. Most flathead V8 engines use same or similar bolts no matter the year and I certainly can't recall engine bolts like that.

snappydon · 10-27-2022, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench

Stepped shank bolts like that are special bolts for sure. I've seen similar bolts for hinge applications. Maybe a 37 Ford owner can nail them down for you. Most flathead V8 engines use same or similar bolts no matter the year and I certainly can't recall engine bolts like that.

I'm not even sure now that they're from the '37.

This project got stacked into a pile and moved to the side of my shop, I'm really frustrated trying to sort and identify things.

Gotta love helpful family.

Lawson Cox · 10-27-2022, 03:02 PM

"I'm not even sure now that they're from the '37.

"This project got stacked into a pile and moved to the side of my shop, I'm really frustrated trying to sort and identify things."

Try putting a 35 peecup together, that never was together. My truck is assembled from parts gathered from all over the country, even a couple of parts from NZ.

No parts from the same vehicle except for maybe running boards.

v8fordman · 10-27-2022, 07:34 PM

They are definitely not from a flathead engine. They look similar to the bolts that allow the top to pivot on my ‘37 convertible sedan, but those had a slotted screw head not a hex. Therefore, you have a mystery bolt(s).

Ideucev8 · 10-28-2022, 03:53 AM

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They look like 32 Roadster trunk lid hinge pivot bolts.

Karl Wescott · 10-28-2022, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ideucev8

They look like 32 Roadster trunk lid hinge pivot bolts.

Agree. 5/16 pin + 3/8 thread + 1/2 hex head is most likely the trunk pivot bolt. 1928-32 5 Window and roadster.

10-27-2022, 02:39 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Mystery ‘37 85hp engine bolts…help Stepped shank bolts like that are special bolts for sure. I've seen similar bolts for hinge applications. Maybe a 37 Ford owner can nail them down for you. Most flathead V8 engines use same or similar bolts no matter the year and I certainly can't recall engine bolts like that.

10-27-2022, 03:02 PM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Mystery ‘37 85hp engine bolts…help "I'm not even sure now that they're from the '37. "This project got stacked into a pile and moved to the side of my shop, I'm really frustrated trying to sort and identify things." Try putting a 35 peecup together, that never was together. My truck is assembled from parts gathered from all over the country, even a couple of parts from NZ. No parts from the same vehicle except for maybe running boards. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-27-2022, 07:34 PM	#5
v8fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 861	Re: Mystery ‘37 85hp engine bolts…help They are definitely not from a flathead engine. They look similar to the bolts that allow the top to pivot on my ‘37 convertible sedan, but those had a slotted screw head not a hex. Therefore, you have a mystery bolt(s).

10-28-2022, 03:53 AM	#6
Ideucev8 Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kaikoura New Zealand Posts: 58	Re: Mystery ‘37 85hp engine bolts…help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) They look like 32 Roadster trunk lid hinge pivot bolts.