Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted October 28, 2008 Leadership Team Share Posted October 28, 2008 Does anyone have the size of the bolt that goes through the alternator strap into a Xflow block please. I've lost one and need to buy a replacement. Thanks! Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Rich Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hi I believe it is a 5/16" UNC bolt if it is the one that also shares the strap fixing with water pump securing bolt. Length is around 2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboylaw Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Search for xflow on ebay and there is a guy on there who will make you up a set of bolts and nuts for the waterpump etc... He does whole engine kits, but if you ask nicely will do smaller kits for a few quid plus P+P. Handy to have for spares etc... Did you snap your bolt? I had 1 fail on the lower pump housing (when tightening it but came out ok with an extractor) and at a different time one on the upper right that broke the pump housing ☹️ Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 You are luck it fell out as they often snap ☹️ You might want to consider changing the tensioning bracket for a nylon one as that damps out vibration through the bolt and adds lightness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 So where do you find a nylon alternator tensioning bracket? Cheers, Graham ------ Low tech luddite - xflow and proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I got mine from a Ford dealer a few years ago as they were fitting them as standard at the time. I can't remember which model it comes from though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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