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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: fireZ on April 15, 2009, 09:02:20 PM

Title: Rod bolts
Post by: fireZ on April 15, 2009, 09:02:20 PM
What size were the rod bolts used on first generation camaro motors? Thanks
Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: Gramps69Z on April 15, 2009, 10:01:12 PM
Manual shows:  7/16-20
Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: fireZ on April 16, 2009, 05:26:39 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, 08:44:48 AM
Big block or small block?
Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: JohnZ on April 16, 2009, 09:03:20 AM
Small-blocks used 11/32" rod bolts, BB's were 3/8".
Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on April 16, 2009, 12:56:02 PM
Quote from: JohnZ on April 16, 2009, 09:03:20 AM
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, 02:09:36 PM
Sorry for the misinformation.  Looked at the wrong number.   >:(
Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: fireZ on April 20, 2009, 05:28:37 PM
Would a 68 Z28 have 3/8  rod bo;ts ? ???
Title: Re: Rod bolts
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on April 20, 2009, 05:47:15 PM
Quote from: fireZ on April 20, 2009, 05:28:37 PM
Would a 68 Z28 have 3/8  rod bo;ts ? ???

Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on April 16, 2009, 12:56:02 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