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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 08:29 AM
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What's the bolt size/thread needed to support a LT1 on an engine stand? I realize the length depends on my stand. I'm trying to have the bolts ready before I get the engine out.
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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 08:38 AM
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3/8 coarse thread
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Thank you.
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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by FostersPerformance
3/8 coarse thread
technical size is 3/8-16.
3/8 is the diameter of the bolt, not metric
-16 is threads per inch
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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 09:59 PM
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Since my local parts store sucks this is what I bought last week for my lt1 for my stand

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-BBC-4pc...72.m2749.l2649
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Originally Posted by firefighter12986
Since my local parts store sucks this is what I bought last week for my lt1 for my stand

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-BBC-4pc...72.m2749.l2649

Being 'full thread' with no shoulders I'd have to question the buy. How about a snapshot of the head of the bolt. Is there any specified spec in the purchase description for them?
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I dont really get where your going with this but they are working just fine holding my engine up on the engine stand
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Originally Posted by firefighter12986
I dont really get where your going with this but they are working just fine holding my engine up on the engine stand
He trying to determine for your safety if these bolts are grade 5, grade 8 or not graded at all in which case you would not want to use them.
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