Rear Main

[Sanddoc]

Hi
On the Y block the rear seal is held in place by 2 bolts
can you tell me what size they are and what type they are?
I have not seen that type of bolt head on any of my other cars
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[darrell]

they are special bolts.some take a 12 point socket others take an allen wrench.they are 5/16

 

[Sanddoc]

thanks Darrell, I'm sure it must be a socket...

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[Ole Don]

I use a 3/8 drive 3/8 12 point deep socket. On reassembly, I use a dab of sealer on the threads because they go in to where oil lives. I also use a dab of sealer on the very end of the seal holder, and the very ends of the parts that press in the grooves.

 

[darrell]

i was talking about bolt size but see you wanted socket size.