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I removed the auxiliary oil line from my head and can no longer find that small 5/16" fine thread bolt that closes the hole. Unfortunately, it is not a standard bolt but has a large head and a shelf to crush a copper washer against the face of the head to seal the hole. Anyone have a spare hanging around? In fact, I am feeling so generous that I will give you the entire auxiliary oil line kit complete and in good shape for the tiny little bolt. My kingdom for a bolt.
 
Oh, and I am not shipping to Australia or Ireland for free, you would have to pay at least shipping; and I still want the bolt free though.
 
Bill,

I bought a bolt at my local hardware store, in the SS section that was just an ordinary 5/16" bolt and cut it to length and it works fine on the head currently on my engine. It matched the one that I took out perfectly (except that the head wasn't rounded off on the corners).

But if you want to be a purist, let me see if I have one with a bigger head on a spare cylinder head tomorrow. If I do, it's yours.
 
Call TRF. I lost that same fastener many years ago and they sent me a new one. At the time, early '90s, it cost around $9.00. Talk to Dave.
 
Ya drive a hard bargain Bill. I will check my spare motor at home tonight to see it it has the external oil line. If it has (and Paul doesn't come thru) I can send it over.
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Craig
 
Craig,

He doesn't need the banjo bolt with the oil holes in it, but rather the stock head blocking bolt for no oil line.
 
The big 3 must love when people buy the hardware with the parts. I've been using all SS nuts and bolts from my local True Value for 1/2 what the big 3 get for regular ones. Most all threads and lengths can be matched and my guy is small compared to other hardware stores.

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Aloha Bill,

I somehow ended up with a whole Spitfire engine when all I wanted was a rocker arm.

I checked and that part is the same (101202). Maybe it's the same as a regular bolt, maybe it ain't - I've got no use for it and can have it in an envelope wiki wiki. I live on the airport (well, the Hickam side) and it'll go out by air within hours. Want it?

Jeff
74 & 74.5 TR6
 
Anyone still have one of these, I would like to get one. I want to remove the DPO's installation of this aux oil line.
Let me know and I can make arrangements.
Thanks
 
N47,

I removed the bolt and copper washer before I took the Spit engine apart. (thrust washer was in the pan and the block & crank were ruined). PM your address and I'll shoot it to ya.

I don't see that it's any different from other bolts ("BAX" on the head) but it did come from that spot on the head.

Jeff

74 & 74.5 TR6
 
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