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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mtb_mafioso, Mar 30, 2021.

  1. Mar 30, 2021 at 9:25 PM
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    So I’m pulling my engine ( 2.7L 99 PreRunner 3RZFE) this weekend and I wanna know what size bolts I have to use so that I can mount it to the engine stand. Anybody have any idea? I wanna have the bolts before I do anything ☺️
     
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    Just use a couple of the bell housing bolts
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2021 at 9:30 PM
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    I’m wondering if they’ll be long enough.
     
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    They work on my harbor freight engine stand. They are a odd size. Hardware stores local didn’t have them. I want to say 10x1.75 but don’t quote me on the size. You can find the 10x1.25 fairly easy but not the fine thread ones you need
     
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    This answered my question. I bought the HF 1ton stand and wasn’t sure if they would work.
     
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    Just be careful if it’s the 3 wheel stand, I had a3rz fall over and crack the intake manifold. I’d spend a few more bucks and get a 4 wheel stand, much more stable
     
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    Mos def, I didn’t want the T configuration because I heard of people having this problems. I went with the H instead.
     
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    @pairodice is correct on them being fine thread bolts, but their M12s and just for clarity sake the fine thread number is a
    $13 m12x1.25 mm self-locking nylon insert hex lock nuts, pack of 6
    m12x1.25 and the course thread is the larger number. When I pulled the 3rz in mine I ordered up bolts from Ace Hardware, they had em available in their Hillman aisle.

    I didn't think of using the Bellhousing bolts:laughing:
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2021 at 6:19 AM
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    Most bellhousing bolts won't be long enough depending on the stand. You have anywhere from 1-3" of engine stand to go through.
     
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    They are an odd size. When I put my 300zx engine on the stand, I had to re-tap an M10x1.25 bolt to be M10x1.75 because it’s an uncommon thread pattern.
     
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    You should re-tap each bolt on the block different to mess with the new owner. Throw in some SAE to top it off.
     
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