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RECon1980 · 11-19-2022, 09:22 PM

I have the Auto-Lite heater that has two bolt holes which have both come out somewhere along the way. What do I get to replace and who sells it? Can’t find anything on Snyder’s or Bert’s.
Most grateful indeed…

1930artdeco · 11-19-2022, 10:43 PM

Are you referring to the bolts that hold the cover down?, if so I will have to check when I get home but I think they are something like1/4”X 3(?). Like I said I will check mine when I get home.

Mike

Dale G. · 11-20-2022, 06:54 PM

Same bolts as the oil pan only use with lock washers.

RECon1980 · 11-20-2022, 06:59 PM

Yes, to hold the cover down.
Thanks so much indeed.

RECon1980 · 11-20-2022, 07:01 PM

Do you know what size they are?
Thanks so much indeed.

Gary WA · 11-20-2022, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RECon1980

Do you know what size they are?
Thanks so much indeed.

5/16-18x3/4

Bill G · 11-20-2022, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary WA

5/16-18x3/4

Yes, same as mine. Hardware store item. No need to order from a vendor. Don't forget to get a couple lock washers. That cover can make a heck of a noise if it rattles loose.

Terry, NJ · 11-20-2022, 10:24 PM

I have the manifold and the shell that goes over it, with a broken bolt and I'm considering drilling and tapping it out and using a SS stud in place of a bolt with a nut and washer. It is very common to see manifolds with a broken bolt. The rust really locks them up and the heads twist off. Anybody ever try this? and how did it work?
Terry

Synchro909 · 11-21-2022, 12:07 AM

We, being RHD can't use those heaters but from what I've seen of them, wouldn't they get too hot for a lock washer? They are part of the exhaust manifold and so get close to red hot. I suspect that would be hot enough for them to go soft. Maybe, because I have never seen one, I am wrong but I'm sure they get HOT.
If I'm wrong, I will not drop my bottom lip if you say so.

11-19-2022, 09:22 PM	#1
RECon1980 Junior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 10	What Auto-Lite heater bolts to use? I have the Auto-Lite heater that has two bolt holes which have both come out somewhere along the way. What do I get to replace and who sells it? Can’t find anything on Snyder’s or Bert’s. Most grateful indeed…

11-19-2022, 10:43 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,560	Re: What Auto-Lite heater bolts to use? Are you referring to the bolts that hold the cover down?, if so I will have to check when I get home but I think they are something like1/4”X 3(?). Like I said I will check mine when I get home. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

11-20-2022, 06:54 PM	#3
Dale G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 292	Re: What Auto-Lite heater bolts to use? Same bolts as the oil pan only use with lock washers.

11-20-2022, 06:59 PM	#4
RECon1980 Junior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 10	Re: What Auto-Lite heater bolts to use? Yes, to hold the cover down. Thanks so much indeed.

11-20-2022, 07:01 PM	#5
RECon1980 Junior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 10	Re: What Auto-Lite heater bolts to use? Do you know what size they are? Thanks so much indeed.

11-20-2022, 10:24 PM	#8
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,742	Re: What Auto-Lite heater bolts to use? I have the manifold and the shell that goes over it, with a broken bolt and I'm considering drilling and tapping it out and using a SS stud in place of a bolt with a nut and washer. It is very common to see manifolds with a broken bolt. The rust really locks them up and the heads twist off. Anybody ever try this? and how did it work? Terry

11-21-2022, 12:07 AM	#9
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,564	Re: What Auto-Lite heater bolts to use? We, being RHD can't use those heaters but from what I've seen of them, wouldn't they get too hot for a lock washer? They are part of the exhaust manifold and so get close to red hot. I suspect that would be hot enough for them to go soft. Maybe, because I have never seen one, I am wrong but I'm sure they get HOT. If I'm wrong, I will not drop my bottom lip if you say so. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.