The long bolt is marked CP and the short bolt has only a P. Is this correct thermostst bolts for 65 396 car. Thanks
Correct Thermostat Bolts for L78
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Re: Correct Thermostat Bolts for L78
greg-----
It sounds like they're period-correct fastener headmarkings. If you were expecting the headmarkings of the 2 bolts to match, forget it. Bolts of different lengths usually did not have matching headmarkings except by "accident". Generally, different suppliers provided different length bolts at any given time.In Appreciation of John Hinckley- Top
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Re: Correct Thermostat Bolts for L78
Jack------
The vast majority of bolts that were used as part of engine assemblies were black oxide or black phosphate-finished. This was especially true of bolts that were to be painted. In the case of the thermostat housing bolts, they were to be painted, either engine color or, in the case of aluminum manifolds, painted with aluminum paint with the thermostat housing.In Appreciation of John Hinckley- Top
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