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Title: Original Coil Bracket Bolt?
Post by: s2ms on September 12, 2023, 06:34:26 PM
This was on 6S1757 (late March 1966 SJ build) when purchased in 1987, any chance it's original?

Thanks,
Dave
Title: Re: Original Coil Bracket Bolt?
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 12, 2023, 08:23:28 PM
Quote from: s2ms on September 12, 2023, 06:34:26 PM
This was on 6S1757 (late March 1966 SJ build) when purchased in 1987, any chance it's original?

Thanks,
Dave
It is not the typical correct style.
Title: Re: Original Coil Bracket Bolt?
Post by: s2ms on September 13, 2023, 12:36:04 PM
Thanks Bob. I assume this is the more typical style? I've also seen that one as phosphate.

Any other head markings seen from that period at SJ?
Title: Re: Original Coil Bracket Bolt?
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 13, 2023, 01:02:51 PM
Quote from: s2ms on September 13, 2023, 12:36:04 PM
Thanks Bob. I assume this is the more typical style? I've also seen that one as phosphate.

Any other head markings seen from that period at SJ?
Yep . The cursive "F" is another.
Title: Re: Original Coil Bracket Bolt?
Post by: J_Speegle on September 13, 2023, 09:56:36 PM
Quote from: s2ms on September 13, 2023, 12:36:04 PM
Thanks Bob. I assume this is the more typical style? I've also seen that one as phosphate.

Any other head markings seen from that period at SJ?

Correct style of bolt with the sunken head and the integrated lock washer. Don't recall the head markings shown in the picture as being something I recall used on that bolt.  Guess that the picture you posted is from AMK or similar source I'm guessing. Head markings are sometimes not the same as what a plant used or a particular plant used originally if you looking for all the original details.  Some are not.


Will look to see if I can find a picture but the location is difficult to see since the heater hose and other things are really in the way once the engine is fully assembled and in a car :(
Title: Re: Original Coil Bracket Bolt?
Post by: s2ms on September 14, 2023, 12:10:14 AM
Jeff, thanks for looking. Yes, believe the bolt I posted is from AMK, got the photo off of ebay. I actually had one of the cursive "F" bolts Bob mentioned, will have to cut the end off a little but otherwise will work great.
Title: Re: Original Coil Bracket Bolt?
Post by: CharlesTurner on September 14, 2023, 05:11:52 PM
Quote from: s2ms on September 14, 2023, 12:10:14 AM
Jeff, thanks for looking. Yes, believe the bolt I posted is from AMK, got the photo off of ebay. I actually had one of the cursive "F" bolts Bob mentioned, will have to cut the end off a little but otherwise will work great.

Check to make sure it's the right size first.  The cursive f bolt is most commonly used at the distributor hold-down and seen them on the ends of oil pans too.  The coil bracket to block is a larger (thicker) size bolt.
Title: Re: Original Coil Bracket Bolt?
Post by: s2ms on September 15, 2023, 01:15:06 PM
Thanks Charles. Yep, it's a 3/8'-16 bolt, had to hack off ~1/4" but works perfect now.