Adding M38A1 engine lifter hook

m38olddog · Post by **m38olddog** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:38 pm

My M38A1 didn't have an engine lifter hook. Now I've managed to find the correct "M" shaped one. Can I just remove the two head bolts and bolt it on (sealing the bolt threads), or do I have to go through the entire headbolt tightening pattern? If so, better to do it cold or after it's been running? Or am I just worrying waaaay too much? Thanks!

Post by **wesk** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:05 am

Probably worrying too much. But be sure to use the correct length bolts for the lift bracket. (7/16"-14NC-3x4 5/8") (the bolt under the carb is 1 11/16" long and the rest are 4 1/4" long).

m38olddog · Post by **m38olddog** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:26 am

Thanks Wes! I'll be sure to check the length of the bolts... and I'll try to lighten up a little.

ktm25089 · Post by **ktm25089** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:52 pm

where i can find new head bolts?need all the set of 15 bolts and washers.
price?do they have to be grade 8??