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Oct 25, 2013 | 03:16 PM

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HarDlife

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Originally Posted by bluharley

I think I just used a flathead screw. It's got the cone head, it does the same thing as the tool, and I think it cost $0.25.

Great idea! I didn't even think of a bolt with a fluted head!

Oct 25, 2013 | 03:31 PM

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bluharley

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Originally Posted by HarDlife

Great idea! I didn't even think of a bolt with a fluted head!

A guy on another site suggested it when I was chasing noises once, turned out to be the fat pushrods banging the tubes, alignment did nothing to help.

Oct 25, 2013 | 04:21 PM

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BungoBill

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bluharley

I think I just used a flathead screw. It's got the cone head, it does the same thing as the tool, and I think it cost $0.25.

Many thanks to yourself & all who commented. Hope this isnt a stupid question but are you talking about a flathead screw with the same o/dia thread as the dia. of the holes in block?

Oct 25, 2013 | 04:26 PM

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lightweight bob

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Brass tapered plumbing ferrule - inside sized the same as the lifter bolt. Use three to hold
but two will work if you want it dead nuts aligned. Imho.

Oct 25, 2013 | 04:31 PM

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bluharley

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Originally Posted by BungoBill

Many thanks to yourself & all who commented. Hope this isnt a stupid question but are you talking about a flathead screw with the same o/dia thread as the dia. of the holes in block?

I think I used phillips head, 1" maybe, maybe 1 1/4", whatever works.

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