SOS need studs for NP435

[Hinmaton]

I'm rebuilding a NP435 off-line of my Bronco and just realized that it was studless when I received it (a rebuild that was started and then abandoned).
The studs are 1/2-13tpi x roughly 2" long, so should be pretty simple to find. But it also seems like there are 3 of one length and one that is shorter on the casting side (for reverse idler gear clearance). The are through tapped, so I am guessing that they thread to the shoulder:
- three at 3/4" of threads on short side x @ 2" long.
- one at 9/16" of threads on short side x @ 1- 13/16" long

I'm not having any luck even finding studs with asymmetrical threading...

Any reason why I shouldn't just use bolts?

 

[EPB72]

Your talking about the TC adaptor to rear of trans ? If so {one piece advance adaptors I assume} MIne has been running with bolts foe 30 + years no problems and was that way when I bought it used for the swap...I use allen hex head bolts ..

 

[Hinmaton]

Your talking about the TC adaptor to rear of trans ? If so {one piece advance adaptors I assume} MIne has been running with bolts foe 30 + years no problems and was that way when I bought it used for the swap...I use allen hex head bolts ..

That’s exactly what I did-

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