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Bob Wight
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    You can use a Grade 5 or Grade 8 bolt, but I’d stay away from stainless.   Bolt size is 1/4-20 and 1-3/4″ length.  That length may be hard to find at a hardware store but you can order online from Fastenal or McMaster Carr.  A flat washer was used on the head bolts.

    Bob

    1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
    1954 Johnson CD-11
    1955 Johnson QD-16
    1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
    1957 Evinrude 3022
    1958 Johnson QD-19
    1958 Johnson FD-12
    1959 Johnson QD-20
    1982 Evinrude 25hp

    “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
    "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

    • This reply was modified 4 years ago by Bob Wight.