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Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: vinnietbird on May 31, 2015, 09:59:08 PM
I'm looking for a set in great shape. Anybody have any? Let me know. Thanks.
Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: daminc on June 01, 2015, 08:24:27 AM
I think I just used stainless bolts
Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: vinnietbird on June 02, 2015, 07:52:32 AM
I may do that. I'd like to find some nice stainless studs (not allthread). BUT, stainless bolts may be the way to go. Thanks Jerry.
Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: daminc on June 02, 2015, 08:42:56 AM
or get regular longer bolts, cut the ends, and thread them on the opposite ends
Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: vinnietbird on June 02, 2015, 11:02:48 AM
That could work. Never thought of that. Most of the bolts that long have short threads though, and a long shank.
Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 02, 2015, 12:29:57 PM
Quote from: daminc;448514
I think I just used stainless bolts


I did that. Throttle body gaskets and stainless bolts are ~$15. Trick Flow stud and gasket kit is ~$30. I saved $15 :hick:

If you really want the studs: http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/TFS-51500093/1986-93-Mustang-50L-Throttle-Body-Gasket-And-Stud-Kit
Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: Haystack on June 02, 2015, 01:29:07 PM
What's the thread and pitch size of them?

If its standard thread, you should be able to get a 36" piece of all thread for a few bucks. If its metric, your screwed unless your really close to Canada.
Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: Bob on June 02, 2015, 02:01:29 PM
Just make them:

I always just got a piece of all-thread:

-put some nuts on it (use all the nuts to hold rod in vice)
-cut the size you need with hack-saw
-use grinder to smooth down the tip (turn while you gently shape tip)
-run the nut down where you grinded it to clean out threads.

-done :)
Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: vinnietbird on June 02, 2015, 04:14:52 PM
I'm using bolts now. Not stainless. But I may just go get some stainless cap screws (allen wrench style bolts). I saw the gasket and stud kit, but already have new gaskets. I'm not an allthread fan. Yes, I'm just being picky
Title: Throttle body studs....
Post by: Bob on June 02, 2015, 05:40:09 PM
Either way.. I did water pump studs the same way