Bow bracket bolts

TGP · Post by **TGP** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:06 am

Any one know or point me to the bolt size/thread
for the bow brackets to body M38A1?
I have the original weld nuts and appear to be 5/16
and 1/4" but I'm thinking fine thread?
Been searching not much luck.
Thanks
Tom

Post by **wesk** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:24 am

The front & rear bow storage bracket screws are listed on page 337 of the M38A1 ORD 9. 8 each 1/4-20NC-2x5/8".

The socket for the bow is listed on page 366 of the m38A1 ORD 9 6 each 5/16-18NC-2 x 3/4" which were then superseded by 6 each 5/16-18NC-2 x 5/8" bolts.

NC = National Course.

The ORD 9 is available free as a download PDF file on our Downloads page.

TGP · Post by **TGP** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 12:16 pm

Thanks.
I have downloaded the manuals and have some paper copies here.
Evidently I was in the wrong book, was in Ord 9 G740.

Also figured out they were course thread after I got a better set of
Cheaters.

Also would like to thank you for your photo album.
It's been a great help trying to figure things out

Tom

Post by **wesk** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 12:47 pm

Glad to help. Looking again I notice the M38A1 listing for the rear stowage bracket does not show the bolt info. They may be the same as the m38 3/8-16NC-2 x 3/4".

For those looking for the answer for the M38:

The front storage bracket screws are listed on page 304 of the M38 ORD 9. 8 each 1/4-20NC-2x5/8". & rear bow storage bracket screws are listed on page 305 of the M38 ORD 9. 8 each 3/8-16NC-2x3/4" superceded by 3/8-16UNC-2Ax3/4" .

The socket for the bow is listed on page 329 of the M38 ORD 9 6 each 5/16-18NC-2 x 3/4" which were then superseded by 6 each 5/16-18NC-2 x 5/8" bolts.