jpolz

I've tried Home Depot, Autozone, NAPA, and Advance Auto Parts. Nobody carries a 7/16 x 20 threaded rod or bolt so I can install my crank hub! Looks like I may be shelling out the $30 for the Snap-On tool.

jpolz

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jpolz

OK...I found NAPA carries a Leaf Spring Center Bolt, 7/16 x 20 in 6,8,12 inch lengths, problem is it's only Grade 2. Is that gonna be strong enough?

nateh

It's strong enough. It should work fine.

PoorMan

Try to find a industrial fastener store in your area. They have all the grade 8 stuff in just about every size and length. Call a couple of the industrial tool houses in your area (places that sell BIG tools) they should be able to tell you were one is at.

Jeff D.

jpolz

PoorMan,

I called a few places that sell undustrial stuff and even they said that 7/16 with a fine thread is not a popular size. I did find some grade 2 stuff at NAPA, but I'm questioning weather it will be strong enough.

Any body have the name of a national chain that would sell something like that? I'd feel much safer with a grade 8 piece.

Grease

Ziegler Nut and Bolt down here in Canton might have what you are looking for. Its a large warehouse that sells nothing but nuts, bolts and threaded rods. Come to think of it, thats where I got my threaded rod when I did my heads and cam. I don't know what grade the rod was but it was enough to get the crank hub on.

jpolz

Thanks Grease! You wouldn't happen to have that number handy, would ya?

Grease

Ziegler's Bolt & Nut House
330-478-0874

I already called and asked and they do have 7/16 x 20 threaded rods. The strongest grade is 11.51$ for 3 feet.

You can call and order it if you don't know where it is (its a hard place to find) or I can pick one up for you and just meet me at Summit Racing's parking lot since I have to go up there either today or tomorrow after work. The choice is yours.

Waswa

jpolz

Thanks Waswa

I work in Hudson so I'm just gonna drive down there on my lunch break. They told you $12? They told me $5, but that was for grade 8, I wasn't aware of anything stronger.

trax

As a side note, a rubber head mallet can put the hub on. Just hit the hub, dead center, with several small taps. You'll probably be going at it for a good 5 minutes, but it will get it on deep enough to where you can use the real bolt to finish it off.