can't figure out the screw

[edpdx]

I finally got a bunch of MFC fuel cans in and a water can as well. I have been trying every screw I have in the garage; but have yet to figure out wat size and thread count fit the water can mount- where the can rack bolt to the floor riser in the Driver rear of the M1009.

Anyone successfully mount their cans? What size is that dang bolt?

 

[doghead]

I'd guess it's metric, are you trying metric bolts?

 

[kassim503]

Dont forget to account for the paint in the threads. Mine took a 1/4" coarse thread bolt, but dont just ram it in there, I swore it would be metric too.

 

[edpdx]

I tried a 1/4"-20... too small- just drops right through the puka.. I don't get the feeling GM would have used metric here in 84.

I'll have another look at 5/16-18 or-20. Worse case is they won't be spec if I haVE TO re-tap them.

 

[doghead]

I tried a 1/4"-20... too small- just drops right through the puka.. I don't get the feeling GM would have used metric here in 84.

I'll have another look at 5/16-18 or-20. Worse case is they won't be spec if I haVE TO re-tap them.

You must be new to CUCVs, they DO use metric fasteners.

 

[coyotegray]

I tried a 1/4"-20... too small- just drops right through the puka.. I don't get the feeling GM would have used metric here in 84.

I'll have another look at 5/16-18 or-20. Worse case is they won't be spec if I haVE TO re-tap them.

If you use a metric crescent wrench it will work....

 

[stump]

You must use a right handed cresent wrench the left handae ones are for removing the bolts.

 

[mkcoen]

I found out the hard way that GM used metric in the CUCVs when I was sitting along side the road with no way to loosen the alt brackets to replace a busted belt. I had plenty of tools with me, just none that were metric.

 

[M813rc]

The annoying thing about them is they use metric and SAE! I have to carry both type tools.

I just bought bolts for the can holder in the back, if I recall they were SAE, I think 5/16. I'll go look in a bit and post the answer later.
I was trying bolts out in one 1009 and couldn't get anything to fit, tried them in the other 1009 which is NOT lined inside... Doh!
If the paint is thick, you may have to clean out the threads first.

Many years ago my uncle had a Landcruiser. When he sold it, he gave me a nice big crescent wrench, saying "Here kid, you want this? It's metric so I don't have a use for it anymore." Funny thing is, he was serious. I still have it in my tool bag.

Cheers

 

[notsosanestan]

Mine was the same size as my antenna nutcerts

 

[mistaken1]

Mine were 5/16-18. Try running a tap through it, not to cut new threads but just to clean the existing ones.

 

[edpdx]

Just got back from Home depot. The 1/4"- too small, the 5/16" -too large. M7- like a glove. See, you learn something everyday. I better revise my tool kit to include some metric screwdrivers and funnels.

* Yes, I AM new to CUCV forums- thanks for pointing this metric thing out to me.

 

[M813rc]

Just got back from Home depot. The 1/4"- too small, the 5/16" -too large. M7- like a glove. See, you learn something everyday. I better revise my tool kit to include some metric screwdrivers and funnels.

I am guessing this means they vary in size!

In one of mine they are indeed 5/16th, I had tried 7mm, they were too loose.

But 5/16th won't fit my other truck, too tight. That one has a lined interior and I thought it was because of the coating getting in the threads, which I have not yet cleaned out. Maybe the 7mm's will fit there...

Cheers

 

[mkcoen]

That one has a lined interior and I thought it was because of the coating getting in the threads, which I have not yet cleaned out.

I'd ask for a refund.