I have taken one of my engines apart the other day and noticed that in my hanes manual it says their are 18 bolts that hold the engine together. I have 17 bolts that hold mine together. Does anyone know what years have how many bolts? I am assumeing the older engines have 18 and the newer have 17? Does anyone know the range of years that differ? I would assume 79-82 has 18 and 83-85 have 17, somebody please either correct my mistake or back me up on my assumptions.

 

maybe your missing a bolt?

if you have a carbed engine it's a 12A

 

1985 12A engines have 17 bolts. I guess Series 1 12As have 18 bolts and Series 2 and 3 12As have 17. 13B's have 18.

 

"maybe your missing a bolt? Ha, ha! good one!

if you have a carbed engine it's a 12A"

Huh? think before you type, man. 4 port 13b's come carbed stock. I know because I had one!

Damn 2nd geners, get your hands dirty! Buy a 1st gen!

 

now now, let's cut down on the

Let's keep it friendly.

 

Come on, man. Missing a bolt? Dont you think if their was a bolt hole and no bolt, their would be A) a major problem with the engine before it was taken apart, B) I could figure out, hmm, bolt hole, no bolt uh, their is supposed to be 18 bolts?

 

You're right. I'm just saying no need to flame ppl that way.

And you're welcome for the info.

 

You da man!

I thought it took it easy, I have been wrong before?