[DeTomaso] Source for exact replacement for Crankshaft Dampener bolt and washer

[cengles at cox.net]

Dear Doug,

Do you know how AMK products compare to ARP? I have not had any problem with ARP's bolt selection for 351C engines including the crankshaft damper bolt and washer.

Warmest regards, Chuck Engles


---- doug351c <doug351c at gmail.com> wrote:
> FYI, I found 2 sources for an exact replacement for our Crankshaft Damper
> bolt & thick washer. AMK Products is famous for making exact OEM
> reproduction fasteners, but they prefer to sell through distributors. This
> 5/8NF18x1.75 gade 8 bolt and .67ID x 1.75OD x .25TK washer are available as
> part of a complete AMK 351C engine fastener kit but if you just need this
> bolt and washer, it can be hard to find.
>
> Here are the part numbers for 2 vendors of the Damper bolt/washer which is
> an AMK Products #F-1191:
> Mustangs Unlimited #AMK321 | 65-73 V8, Crankshaft Damper Fastener Kit |
> $4.95
> Dallas Mustang Parts #H242 | Hardware, Crankshaft, Damper Bolt, 65-73, All |
> $4.00
>
> I purchased the Mustangs Unlimited part and it is indeed correct. The
> Dallas part should be correct as well but I haven't verified it. Either
> way, the price is certainly reasonable.
>
> If anyone needs to order a complete 351C engine fastener kit, I have that
> info as well.
>
> Doug Braun
> blue 73L #5505