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Technically Speaking => Engine & Gearbox => Topic started by: Veemanzero on Saturday, 20 May 2017, 03:08 AM

Title: Exhaust bolts
Post by: Veemanzero on Saturday, 20 May 2017, 03:08 AM
Thinking there m8 1.5 pitch. What's the length ?
Title: Re: Exhaust bolts
Post by: KiwiCol on Saturday, 20 May 2017, 05:47 AM
Hi, I'm not positive, but I seem to recall reading on here the bolts are 1.25 pitch?  Lord Barmy Esq will know . . .
Title: Re: Exhaust bolts
Post by: Veemanzero on Saturday, 20 May 2017, 07:32 PM
You are right 1.25 is standard for m8
Title: Re: Exhaust bolts
Post by: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 21 May 2017, 12:18 AM
Def 1.25 pitch, length I'll have to check on the set I have at home as away for a few days at present
Title: Re: Exhaust bolts
Post by: ARH on Sunday, 21 May 2017, 05:02 AM
I'm amazed.... according to your list Barmy  :whistling:

M8 x 25.....

Forgetfulness is a symptom of retirement right?   :rofl2:
Title: Re: Exhaust bolts
Post by: froudy on Sunday, 21 May 2017, 07:15 AM
Don't come over and shoot me if I'm wrong Vince..From memory they are 45mm long :onya:
Title: Re: Exhaust bolts
Post by: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 21 May 2017, 08:26 AM
Quote from: ARH on Sunday, 21 May  2017, 05:02 AM
I'm amazed.... according to your list Barmy  :whistling:

M8 x 25.....

Forgetfulness is a symptom of retirement right?   :rofl2:

Haha - plus I'm in Madeira right now so can't look st my list - well that's my excuse - but I'm glad someone remembered to look at my list (as I forgot........doh!)
Title: Re: Exhaust bolts
Post by: RickC on Sunday, 21 May 2017, 09:09 AM
If you changing out exhaust bolts it might be     
worth considering putting in galvenised studs and copper M10 nuts, it does away with the thread galling issues.