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Re: [T3] Cankcase stud missing???


On 26 Jul 2003 at 11:16, garram1@swbell.net wrote:

> I've got the engine out of my '68 in preparation for replacing the 
> heads.  I noticed that there's a place on the top of the case that 
> looks like it should have a stud or bolt and nut on it.  Let me try to 
> describe which one this is.  On the top of the engine at the seam 
> between the two halves of the crankase there are 5 places for 
> studs or bolts.  The one with no stud or bolt is the second on from 
> the flywheel end.  I shined a flashlight in the hole.  It goes straight 
> through and has no threads so I assume a bolt goes in here.  

It should just have an 8mm bolt there, and it's not even an important bolt. You 
can torque it in any sequence to 14 ft-lbs.  

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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