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Flywheel bolts too short?! 4.0 clutch upgrade


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I’m starting the 4.0 clutch upgrade on my ‘85 2.8l. While trying to install the new 4.0l flywheel I realize the original flywheel bolts are too short. Only two threads are visible on the mounting side of the flywheel. I can’t seem to find longer flywheel bolts.
Has anyone run into this problem?
 


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Sounds like you need bolts from the 4.0
 

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I have looked up 4.0 flywheel bolts on rockauto and they are too small too. They show to be 23mm and I need a 40mm to clear the flywheel and have enough thread to secure to the crank.
 

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summitracing,,,,jegs,,,, ARP fasteners
there are lots of lengths available
flex plate vs flywheel bolts are different lengths, don't get flex plate ones.
 

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Yeah I think I’m going to have to go with ARP bolts.
FWIW I stopped by the ford dealership and they stopped caring this bolts. He gave me the part number: e69z-6379-A
 

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