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Title: Help finding Washers for Blue Thunder style Valve cover bolts
Post by: ntheogen on May 06, 2021, 11:41:05 AM

I just called McMaster-Carr and they do not have these.  I am in need of a source for the tiny washers that go under the 3" long bolts that hold down the Blue Thunder style and Fe Power style valve covers.   Any help would be appreciated

OD- .495
ID-  .350
Thickness- .057

Title: Re: Help finding Washers for Blue Thunder style Valve cover bolts
Post by: RustyCrankshaft on May 06, 2021, 05:16:08 PM

How many do you need? I have a few laying around I can send you I think. I get them at the hydraulic shop and there is one bolt supply house here that has them in stock.

Title: Re: Help finding Washers for Blue Thunder style Valve cover bolts
Post by: ntheogen on May 06, 2021, 08:50:12 PM

2 would work if you could spare them.

Title: Re: Help finding Washers for Blue Thunder style Valve cover bolts
Post by: CV355 on May 10, 2021, 07:06:23 AM

Misumi and Essentra Components were my go-tos when McMaster Carr doesn't have simple hardware.

Grainger and MSC are worth a check, but I find their filter methods aren't as great.

Title: Re: Help finding Washers for Blue Thunder style Valve cover bolts
Post by: ntheogen on May 10, 2021, 10:53:40 PM

Thanks FE power forum, Rusty crank has me covered. Much appreciated