Need dimensions for CG-5 cinch-down bolt

You would need a parts diagram for that specific vehicle to identify each bolt, generally you need a dealership parts catalogue.

It seems overwhelming but it's just a small puzzle. We used to call this a "basket" case.

You are going to need a specific amount of bolts that are the same for each group. Separate the bolts you have into piles of similar lengths and sizes.

Of course you will need to try each bolt hole by hand to prevent installing the wrong threads as well as making sure the bolts you use are the correct length. By determining the length and size you should narrow you hunt down. FOR EXAMPLE: you will need 3 here of the same size and length, 5 there that are long and 2 short, 4 there, etc., Just like you identified the long mount bolt. You can also identify where bolt heads were installed by size and the imprint left from where they were removed.

It's not really that difficult since the bolts are always different lengths and sizes, just don't put a long bolt into a short hole. (measure with a small screwdriver to get the length and make sure your bolt is never longer than the room available and the threads fit.)

Good luck!

I don't know, typically M8 x 1.,25 or 5/16" UNF or UNC though manufacturers have used many other sizes including such oddball sizes as M7 x 1mm. Recognising bolt and thread sizes is one of the mechanic's core skills.

You could try turning a few likely looking bolts in by hand or if you prefer the correct bolts should be available from the dealer as spare parts. If they aren't available the parts manual will state the bolt dimensions.

remove oil pan and then it is a cinch. but getting the oil pan off with the engine in the car is tricky. remove all the bolts to oil pan and then the bolts to the engine mounts and transmission mount and jack engine up enough to remove oil pan

If I am understanding you correctly you are talking about the spindle and the hold down bolts for it. Most spindles use a 5/16 course thread 1 1/2 inches long with a 1/2 inch head size

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Hi Winterhawk.

I think you'll find all camera tripod mount stuff is termed 1/4-20. That's 0.25 inches diameter, 20 threads per inch.

Obviously you want to make your bolt short so you don't crack the camera case, strip the bolt, or otherwise get into trouble.

See also:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripod_%28photography%29

Cheers and enjoy your project,
eastpole

M8 - according to a document I found online for a Toshiba mounting bracket kit for their LCD TVs the bolt size is M8. It should be easily available in a large hardware store or place that sells large flat screens.
Make sure you hand tighten it into the mounting hole before attaching any brackets, to judge the proper depth for tightening. Over-tightening with a long bolt could damage the TV.

The bolts that hold the wall mount bracket to the TV vary in size depending on the manufacturer of the tv you have.

The best thing to do is to purchase a wall mount bracket specifically made for your TV.

It may be possible that your owners manual will list the size of the bolts you will need.

More than likely the mount is bad and you will have to buy the bolt from the dealer or a fabricating shop that sells metric bolts, or go to a junk yard to get a replacement for same car. pull the nut off the other side and measure from the top of the bolt to the end of the threads then go buy one at the store using the nut as your size guide and thread pitch and get a grade 8 bolt to replace it with.

Nice mount! --- I would suggest calling OPT as they sell these and should be able to help you--

Here is their web site--
http://www.optcorp.com/

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