Fastener Help...440 engine

Posted By: 4boxers4

Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/18/11 02:19 AM

I am in the middle of a protracted resto(that's a new one eh?)
and I go to put my oil pump back on the engine after a several month hiatus and paint job. I looked everywhere and can't find the bolts. Everything(almost!) had been bagged and tagged, I thought. I am looking for the specific dimensions on the bolts I will need to replace them with, OR if someone sells them new (besides RT Specialties who has good stuff but their website is one I don't find intuitive). I think a nice gent named Bill Alpin used to be on here and might know. I may also be looking for a new set of oil pan bolts(yes I HAVE them but they are a bit mangled). Can someone lend a 'bonehead' like me a hand on this, please? Thanks!

Posted By: moparrulzzz

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/18/11 02:39 AM

Bill Rolick
Check out Bill Rolick. He had a bunch of stuff I was missing. I guarantee you will find the old stuff when the new arrives!!
BTW are you putting the old pump on or a standard? If you went to a High Volume you will need longer bolts!
Hope this helps!!
Chuck

BTW where are you in Ohio??

Posted By: 4boxers4

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/18/11 02:46 AM

Thanks! For sure that is my luck too!!
It's what was on it(the pump) with about 200 miles of use. It's a Milodon high pressure.

Posted By: fourgearsavoy

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/18/11 03:40 AM

I got my oil pump bolts from Nick at Compu-Flow

He just pulled them out a drawer by the assembly table

Nice to have a friend with an engine shop 20 minutes from my house

Nick is the best!!!
Gus

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Posted By: 4boxers4

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/18/11 04:00 AM

Nice to have Mopar friends!

Posted By: moparrulzzz

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/19/11 03:10 AM

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Nice to have Mopar friends!

Posted By: Commando1

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/19/11 02:13 PM

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I guarantee you will find the old stuff when the new arrives!!

That's Standard Operating Procedure, isn't it?

Posted By: 05dakota

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/19/11 10:35 PM

are these special bolts?

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/19/11 11:12 PM

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are these special bolts?

no not really other than use a good grade and the correct length depending on whether you have a hi volume pump or not .

Posted By: gtx6970

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/19/11 11:28 PM

Oil pump bolts length will vary with the oil pump being used .

oil pan bolts are

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Posted By: Commando1

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/20/11 12:13 AM

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Oil pump bolts length will vary with the oil pump being used .

Use the stock bolts on an aftermarket HV and you'll come up short...

Posted By: joewhite440

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/20/11 12:34 AM

I use Grade 8 bolts that are 3/8 USS or Coarse thread with a washer. just measure the pump where each bolt goes and add 3/4 to 1 inch to the length. They need a 3/8 USS washer on them so they do not dig into the pump housing. 3 bolts will be the same and one will be longer.

Posted By: scamper340

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/20/11 03:07 AM

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Oil pump bolts length will vary with the oil pump being used .

Use the stock bolts on an aftermarket HV and you'll come up short...

Is this also true for a small block?

Posted By: gtx6970

Re: Fastener Help...440 engine - 01/20/11 02:03 PM

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Oil pump bolts length will vary with the oil pump being used .

Use the stock bolts on an aftermarket HV and you'll come up short...

Is this also true for a small block?

No, small blocks mount differently. The bolts do not go thru the pump like B/RB engines. They just go thru a flange on the base of the pump into the main cap