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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: jeff68 on June 22, 2012, 05:51:30 PM
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I recently picked up a new GM clutch bellcrank pivot stud. This is the stud that screws into the engine block, and the bellcrank (z-bar) pivots on it.
I want to confirm that I got the right part, since it didn't have any original packaging with it. I know the correct GM part number is 3866568. My car is at the body shop so I can't get to it right now to confirm.
Can someone please confirm what the correct thread size is for this stud. Thanks.
This is what I bought:
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that's the one. The thread size is 1/2"x13
Ed
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Thanks Ed. I'll verify the threads this weekend.
Background:
When I was researching the 3866568 stud, I found some info about the threads being 3/8"-16.
This is what a place called Pontiac Paradise has to say about it:
http://pontiacparadise.com/shoptalk/2011/01/
They also have an ebay auction with similar info:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Reproduction-GM-Ball-Stud-used-60s-70s-GM-/250759330161?hash=item3a626bb971&item=250759330161&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
I also found some posts on Team Camaro about the threads being 3/8"-16. You can't always believe what you read or see in the internet, so I wanted to be sure. I'm fairly sure the threads on the one I have are 1/2"-13.
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I don't believe there's any difference between the big block and the small block (or even the L6 for that matter), but in my case that measurement is from a big block.
Ed
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^^Correct, they are all listed as the same.
Just checked and the threads are 1/2"-13. Thanks for your help.