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Subject:Re: Missing bolt!
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:26:01 -0700

JR

        That Bolt is an M10x1.5 x 50 & is threaded for 35mm of its length ~

It does have a washer but it's Flat not Locking ~ Here in ABQ they can be

found @ Ace Hardware ~

                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 10 Jan , 2017, at 7:47 PM, John Rodgers wrote:

> Volks, I have a missing bolt. Need a replacement. Would rather have
> stainless, but will take what I can get at this point. NOBODY in the good
> city of Birmingham seen to have this.
>
> The bolt of which I speak helps hold the AC Compressor in place.
>
> When standing in the rear of the van facing forward, engine hatch open,
> looking down on the AC COMPRESSOR, there is an ear on right side of the
> compressor case at the rear of the case. This ear has a hole thru which a
> socketed cap screw fits. This screw of course is threaded and appears to
> screw into another hole on a fitment to the engine. The screw is, I THINK,
> a 10 mm. And a length around 20/30 mm. I'm guessing here in size and
> length.  It has no shoulder but is threaded its full length. Should have a
> lock washer under the head.
>
> Can anyone source this for me? I've hunted high and low for this but cannot
> find even one in BIRMINGHAM. Even went to Fastenal, notedfor their
> stainless hardware and they didn't have it in stainless or staight steel.
>
> Would appreciate the help.
>
> John