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Old 02-19-2016, 02:45 PM   #1
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Default 49 merc clutch

Anybody know of a source for the 3/8 pressure plate to flywheel bolts ? Ive tried a couple of vendors with no luck. Thanks
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Old 02-19-2016, 03:12 PM   #2
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http://www.fordscript.com/ford_bolts/index.html
Did you try Roy Nacewicz?
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Old 02-19-2016, 04:40 PM   #3
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not in his catalog but I sent an email asking about it...thanks
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Old 02-19-2016, 04:47 PM   #4
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I went to a fastener dealer (Fastenal) and bought 3/8" grade 8 bolts with about a 5/16"-3/8" length shoulder. The bolts were too long and I had to cut them off but worked well.

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Old 02-19-2016, 05:54 PM   #5
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Here are a few places, my local clutch shop and NAPA had them too
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ar...2201/overview/
http://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/fordp...umber=350433-S
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Most of the Merc pressure plates use 3/8 bolts not 5/16. Walt
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