11/16ths is almost 3/4 of an inch ..'about right'. Even if you have 1/2 inch of stud sticking out that should be sufficient .
On 10/10/2015 9:08 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > Pat, is yours long enough to get the alterator bracket, the dip stick > bracket and the retaining washer and nut on it.? 11/16ths seems mighty > short. I talked with Chris at VAN CAFE and he said that should be an 8mm X > 38 stud stiking out. I suspect it should have at least 1 inch exposed to > mount those brackets. > > John > On Oct 10, 2015 13:40, "Pat Spragge/RFAN" <Pat.Spragge@rfan.com> wrote: > >> John, >> >> I can't tell you how long the stud is, however it protrudes 11/16" on mine. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Oct 9, 2015, at 3:40 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>> Next question! I just discovered a broken stud. This stud is on top of >> the >>> engine, lies just to the right of engine center line and faces the rear >> of >>> the van. It's apparent use is as an anchor for part of the alternator >>> tension adjustment apparatus. Two brackets fit over it and a nut secures >>> them. How long should that stud be? I cannot mount both brackets to it >> and >>> get a washer and nut on it to lock it down. >>> >>> Any input on this new problem is appreciated! >>> >>> John >> |
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