What is the correct size bolt for "35 engine pan

v8nut

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The rebuilder of my 1935 engine used 1" long bolts on the engine oil pan. They bottomed out before they were fully tight and I have been chasing oil leaks for a couple of years before figuring out what the cause was. Should they be 3/4 inch 5/16x16 tpi or what? Are there any sources of the correct non marked bolts? Thanks for your help. Jim in San Jose
 
5/16-18 x 3/4" except for one 5/16-18 x 1" bolt at the rear where the threades are in the pan, not in the cylinder block.
 
Thats a shame that the rebuilder was not sharp enough to use the original ford bolts.
They have a thicker head, and are of better quality steel than what you can buy today
 
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