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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: fireZ on April 16, 2009, 02:02:20 AM

Title: Rod bolts
Post by: fireZ on April 16, 2009, 02:02:20 AM

What size were the rod bolts used on first generation camaro motors? Thanks

Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: Gramps69Z on April 16, 2009, 03:01:12 AM

Manual shows:  7/16-20

Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: fireZ on April 16, 2009, 10:26:39 AM

Thanks I had heard 7/18 but someone also has talked about 3/8 also,not sure though. Thanks

Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: CNorton on April 16, 2009, 01:44:48 PM

Big block or small block?

Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: JohnZ on April 16, 2009, 02:03:20 PM

Small-blocks used 11/32" rod bolts, BB's were 3/8".

Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on April 16, 2009, 05:56:02 PM

Quote from: JohnZ on April 16, 2009, 02:03:20 PM

Small-blocks used 11/32" rod bolts, BB's were 3/8".

The first generation Camaro factory rod bolts are different sizes depending on the year and engine size...

'67 - '69 six cylinders:  11/32"

'67 small blocks:  11/32"

'68 - '69 small blocks:  3/8"

'67 - '69 big blocks:  3/8"

Paul

Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: Gramps69Z on April 16, 2009, 07:09:36 PM

Sorry for the misinformation.  Looked at the wrong number.   >:(

Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: fireZ on April 20, 2009, 10:28:37 PM

Would a 68 Z28 have 3/8  rod bo;ts ? ???

Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on April 20, 2009, 10:47:15 PM

Quote from: fireZ on April 20, 2009, 10:28:37 PM

Would a 68 Z28 have 3/8  rod bo;ts ? ???

Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on April 16, 2009, 05:56:02 PM

The first generation Camaro factory rod bolts are different sizes depending on the year and engine size...

'67 - '69 six cylinders:  11/32"

'67 small blocks:  11/32"

'68 - '69 small blocks:  3/8"

'67 - '69 big blocks:  3/8"

Yes!

Paul