302+water pump bolts

[bamabaja]

Anyone have list of size bolts used to mount 302 waterpump? Several kits out there but poor reviews on most for fitment issues. And pricey for bolts and studs. Thanks

 

[Slowleak]

This thread might help... they are all 5/16x18 thread pitch..
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288484

 

[bamabaja]

Thanks. I’ll check it out

 

[TheLimeRanger]

I bought my water pump bolt kit from toms. perfect fit

 

[chuckji]

Piggybacking on this post, hope you don’t mind bama.
I bought alternator and power steering pump brackets from CVF Racing and before I get myself in too deep, I wanted to see if I could get some info from you knowledgeable folks.
I’m wondering (worried) if any of the bolts I need to remove/install go into any water jackets. I’m hoping all I need to do is remove/install the necessary bolts from the water pump. If any go into water jackets, I might just put off the whole project. The bolts in question are circled in red.
Engine is a Blueprint 306 cu. in. Bronco Special (302)
Thanks for any and all advice.

 

[TheLimeRanger]

Bolts

One of your ps pump bolts does. I believe the rest do not

 

[chuckji]

Thanks Ranger

 

[bamabaja]

No problem Chuck. We are dealing with same BP 306 issues. Really don’t understand why BP doesn’t provide bolts, or provide for purchase that I found. Even when purchase BP serpentine kit, no bolts. I have found BP helpful and responsive, but little things, forgot dipstick, etc. Removed after dyno test ?
Promptly sent one upon request. Will keep u advised.

 

[chuckji]

Hey Bama,
Sorry to hear your frustration. My engine is all put together, but I’m thinking to spruce it up a little what these mounts. Plus, the easy alternator tension adjuster is a plus.
Hang in there man, you’ll love the engine once it’s done.

 

[chuckji]

By the way, is that oil dipstick a press in?