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Rod bolts
« on: April 16, 2009, 02:02:20 AM »
What size were the rod bolts used on first generation camaro motors? Thanks
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Re: Rod bolts
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2009, 03:01:12 AM »
Manual shows:  7/16-20
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Re: Rod bolts
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Rod bolts
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2009, 01:44:48 PM »
Big block or small block?

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Re: Rod bolts
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2009, 02:03:20 PM »
Small-blocks used 11/32" rod bolts, BB's were 3/8".
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Re: Rod bolts
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2009, 05:56:02 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"

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Re: Rod bolts
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2009, 07:09:36 PM »
Sorry for the misinformation.  Looked at the wrong number.   >:(
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Re: Rod bolts
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2009, 10:28:37 PM »
Would a 68 Z28 have 3/8  rod bo;ts ? ???
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Re: Rod bolts
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2009, 10:47:15 PM »
Would a 68 Z28 have 3/8  rod bo;ts ? ???


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"

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