Bolts for thermostat housing

[OhBuoy]

I want to replace my chrome thermostat housing with a cast unit that has the nipple fixed instead of the loose screw in bypass nipple on the Ford chrome peice. Can anyone suggest where I can get the appropriate bolts for the thermostat housing? What thread and length are they, and what material would you recommend?

Tom

[tyfaim]

How about stainless ARP carb studs, they work well for this application.

[casaleenie]

#12 metric wrench... I own one set of wrenches. Period....
Had to go buy a set of metric wrenches because of that stupid bolt on that chrome housing....I thank God he made mechanics ...

[Rick Parker]

5/16 x 1"-1 1/4" long coarse thread. Each manifold is a little different on thread depth. You can use grade 8 bolts from the hardware store or get the ARP products previously mentioned.



Rick