Rod bolts

fireZ · April 15, 2009, 09:02:20 PM

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

Gramps69Z · April 15, 2009, 10:01:12 PM

Manual shows: 7/16-20

fireZ · 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

CNorton · April 16, 2009, 08:44:48 AM

Big block or small block?

JohnZ · April 16, 2009, 09:03:20 AM

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

1968RSZ28 · 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

Gramps69Z · April 16, 2009, 02:09:36 PM

Sorry for the misinformation. Looked at the wrong number.

fireZ · April 20, 2009, 05:28:37 PM

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

1968RSZ28 · 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

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