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1971 GMC Truck Repair Question


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Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on April 14, 2011

Exh. flange bolts

Been having trouble finding what size deep well socket to use on exh. flange bolts on '71 GMC pu w/ 350 auto/ in between normal sizes-even tried metrics, all either too big or small// Not 1/2 " 9/16" 5/8" Or 13,14,15 mm's either- tho I know they have to be SAE// Special socket?....
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Replied on April 14, 2011

It it a through bolt, head of the bolt on one side, nut on the other? If so, cut it off, oxy-acetylene, or use hammer and chisel. You can always get another nut and bolt.

If the bolt goes into a blind hole, you can't cut it.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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