Edelbrock sligshot bolts

[luke72]

hi Guys which bolt to use for a slingshot intake?
i have seen different kit 1 use allen bolt 14 short and 2 long
another one with thick esagonal heads but they are all long the same 3/8-16x 1-1/2" which one i should use and buy ? no indication on Edelbrock home page unfortunately , the intake will be mounted on a 59A

 

[Tim Ayers]

I just used the regular Ford intake bolts, but do yourself a favor and check all of the bosses for clearance. Maybe Edlebrock fixed it, but I had a heck of a time due to the machining blocking the bolt heads.

 

[KiWinUS]

I just used the regular Ford intake bolts, but do yourself a favor and check all of the bosses for clearance. Maybe Edlebrock fixed it, but I had a heck of a time due to the machining blocking the bolt heads.

Tim I have used several of the new ones and they have all been that way.

 

[luke72]

I just used the regular Ford intake bolts, but do yourself a favor and check all of the bosses for clearance. Maybe Edlebrock fixed it, but I had a heck of a time due to the machining blocking the bolt heads.

thanks for the tips i notice the bosses sharp and not machined well , are your bolt all same lenght? how long they are?
thanks

 

[Flathead Fever]

I have an original slingshot; I used the original Ford bolts to look like it was built way back then. I try and use thick headed original bolts everywhere on flatheads.

 

[Tim Ayers]

thanks for the tips i notice the bosses sharp and not machined well , are your bolt all same lenght? how long they are?
thanks

I'll need to check. Take my advice and knock those areas down with sanding rolls or other means. It is a real pain in the *** to deal with when trying to install.

You can "age" it after sanding by spraying it down with oven cleaner for 10-15 minutes. It will make it look like a nice used piece vs. a new one that had work done to it.

 

[Johnny Nitro]

I used original bolts, except two holes required Allen bolts due to clearance issues. An original one I saw installed on a running car didn’t have any issues and used the original bolts in all holes.

 

[luke72]

I'll need to check. Take my advice and knock those areas down with sanding rolls or other means. It is a real pain in the *** to deal with when trying to install.

You can "age" it after sanding by spraying it down with oven cleaner for 10-15 minutes. It will make it look like a nice used piece vs. a new one that had work done to it.

thanks Tim i will take your advice

I used original bolts, except two holes required Allen bolts due to clearance issues. An original one I saw installed on a running car didn’t have any issues and used the original bolts in all holes.

thanks