Info on '56 Rear Motor Mount Bolts

Discussion in '1955-1959' started by michaelm, Sep 5, 2011.

  1. michaelm

    michaelm Member

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    I'm needing the bolt size for the two rear motor mounts on a 235 for my '56 3100. Any suggestions?
     
  2. drivea55

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    Michael,
    I recently joined a site called Answer.com, and I posed your question to them today. I got an answer almost immediately, but unfortunately, it's not complete. Here is what they said:

    If I remember properly there are 2 bolts and I think they are 7/16" with a course thread and the bolts have a 5/8" hex head on them. If they go all the way through the mount (some did and some did not) be sure to use a 7/16" lock washer along with 2 fairly thick flat washers.

    He neglected to tell me the length, which is pretty important. I had a 235 for my 55, but since I found the motor was trashed, I haven't kept up with all of the hardware too well. I tried to find the bolts, but no luck. I believe he's correct on the 7/16th size, but you may have to figure out the length on your own.

    This site I'm using is pretty cool, and with my membership, I get unlimited questions. Of course it costs (18 a month). They have a lot of experts on hand, and have answered all of my questions fairly quickly.

    Woody
     
  3. michaelm

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    Thanks

    Thanks, Woody. I guessed the size, but not the length. I guess I can get a sampling and hope I got the right length.

    Anybody else have any input?
     

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