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Old 10-22-2004, 06:40 PM
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The proper bolt engagement is 1 1/2 x the dia. of the bolt for bolt depth. So if you have 1/2 - 13 threads it would need 3/4" depth threaded in the block min. for proper torque. This can be found in the machinist hand book for 75% thread engagement.

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