C2 '65 365Hp shift boot retainer bolts

[David H.]

This is a two part question.
First, I'm replacing my shift boot. The retainer bolts are steel, convex, with a plain slot. They look "in situ", pretty rusted and painted over. Four are unsalvageable. Looking in catalogues (LIC & Paragon), they show black Phillip's head bolts. Which would be correct for a December 2, 1964 assembly date?

Second, two of the bolts I haven't been able to back out yet. I let them soak overnight in WD-40, but rust has eaten away the top shoulders of the slots to get much of a grip. I've got a good, extra long handled screw driver that gives plenty of torque, but so far, no go. Do you guys have any tips? I would hate to drill and tap. Any help much appreciated!

[Alan Drake]

Re: C2 '65 365Hp shift boot retainer bolts

Hi David,
I have a Mar64 car. They are black phillips head screws. Are you able to find them in the AIM, I was only able to find them under an Auto Trans and it was listed as a screw with no part number. Also in my P&A book its only listed as a Screw #10-24 X 1/2 in Group 4.00. I would go with the repo screws.

If you can find a part number, someone may be able to give you a description.

[Randy S.]

Re: C2 '65 365Hp shift boot retainer bolts

David,

re screw removal first try PB Blaster, avail at most auto stores.

If that fails you may have to buy an impact screwdriver (I am sure that is not the correct name but close) It is a screwdriver that has a mechanism on the head that when struck with a hammer produces a counterclockwise action. The hammer blow also drives the blade into the screw and hopefully the counterclockwise action will break it loose.

Good luck

Randy

[David H.]

Re: C2 '65 365Hp shift boot retainer bolts

Thanks for the help guys! I'll try the PB Blaster & impact screwdriver. I've never ran across a bolt or screw I couldn't back out with my "Big Bertha" screwdriver. Always a first! And that's wild about the bolts. The one's I'm pulling look as old as Methusula. I'll bag and lable them just in case. I was certainly wishing they had been Phillips though! Thanks again!