Topic: 1968 San Jose GT 390 Various Fasteners Confirmation and Finishes

[bullitt68]

In what document did you find this nut, 354530-S? All I can tell you now is it's a 1/2-20nut, 0.560 in thick, 27-32 hex drive, nylon locking.
Remember, the rear axle was installed as a sub-assembly, assembled in another plant to its own set of documents. As such, the assembly line drawings would not apply. The same goes for engines and transmissions. For sub-assemblies, the MPC is the only source for hardware, and I have used it to document those types of items. In many instances, the MPC does not list finish, as the item is supplied to Ford Service Departments in one finish only. This was to reduce the number of inventory items.
Jim

Thanks Jim I think I've got it now. I appreciate the info

[bullitt68]

Well I have been able to get most of the information I was looking for from the spread sheet, but there are a few fasteners that I am missing information on. One issue is I am not sure how to decipher S100. Several parts are shown as S100 but it does not indicate specifically which color of dichromate.

Here are a few examples

1. Front Spindle Axle Shaft Nut (Dichromate) S100
2. Pitman Arm Nut (Dichromate) S100
3. Large Inner Tie Rod Nuts (Dichromate) S100
4. Rag Joint Bolt (Dichromate) S100
5. Brake Distro Valve Nut & washer (Dichromate) S100
6. Front Brake Banjo Bolt (Red Zinc DiChromate) S100
7. Front Spindle Bolts (DiChromate) S100

Other Finishes I am not sure about

1. Smaller Outer Tie Rod Nut (S43)
2. Sway Bar Long Bolts to control arms
3. Sway Bar Long Sleeves to control arms
4. Strut Rod Cup Washers & Sleeves
5. Control Arm bolts to Body (0) (I have 3 sets all different is there a correct one, or are they all acceptable)
6. Engine Ground Bolt

[jwc66k]

1. Smaller Outer Tie Rod Nut (S43)
2. Sway Bar Long Bolts to control arms
3. Sway Bar Long Sleeves to control arms
4. Strut Rod Cup Washers & Sleeves
5. Control Arm bolts to Body (0) (I have 3 sets all different is there a correct one, or are they all acceptable)
6. Engine Ground Bolt

Part numbers would help. With the virus "self-quarantine" , I have the time to do some research, and I assume you may as well.
Jim

[jwc66k]

1. Front Spindle Axle Shaft Nut (Dichromate) S100
2. Pitman Arm Nut (Dichromate) S100
3. Large Inner Tie Rod Nuts (Dichromate) S100
4. Rag Joint Bolt (Dichromate) S100
5. Brake Distro Valve Nut & washer (Dichromate) S100
6. Front Brake Banjo Bolt (Red Zinc DiChromate) S100
7. Front Spindle Bolts (DiChromate) S100

I'm sure this has been discussed previously. Try the "search" feature.
Jim

[bullitt68]

Part numbers would help. With the virus "self-quarantine" , I have the time to do some research, and I assume you may as well.
Jim

Hi Jim I will get the part numbers for you. Some I could not find part numbers for.

1. Front Spindle Axle Shaft Nut (Dichromate) S100 Can't find part number
2. Pitman Arm Nut to Steering Box (Dichromate) S100 380771-S100   100
3. Large Inner Tie Rod Nuts (Dichromate) S100 380460-S100 - 380517-S100
4. Rag Joint Bolt (Dichromate) S100 Can't find part number
5. Brake Distro Valve Nut & washer (Dichromate) S100 379930-S100
6. Front Brake Banjo Bolt (Red Zinc DiChromate) S100 382365-S100
7. Front Spindle Bolts (DiChromate) S100 382713-S101


Other Finishes I am not sure about

1. Smaller Outer Tie Rod Nut (S43)  Can't find part number
2. Sway Bar Long Bolts to control arms  Can't find part number
3. Sway Bar Long Sleeves to control arms  Can't find part number
4. Strut Rod Cup Washers & Sleeves C380459-S0
5. Control Arm bolts to Body 380459-S0 (I have 3 sets all different is there a correct one, or are they all acceptable)
6. Engine Ground Bolt Can't find part number

[bullitt68]

I'm sure this has been discussed previously. Try the "search" feature.
Jim

Hi Jim I did a search but I could not find a thread that gave a list of finishes for the parts I listed

[jwc66k]

Hi Jim I did a search but I could not find a thread that gave a list of finishes for the parts I listed

It's not the actual parts, but the finish code "S100" that you need to enter. There's three pages.
As to the rest, do you have a copy of the Osborn "68 Mustang Chassis Assembly Manual"? The part numbers are there, plus the spread sheet by application. The quality of the page is not so good, but "usable".
Jim

[bullitt68]

It's not the actual parts, but the finish code "S100" that you need to enter. There's three pages.
As to the rest, do you have a copy of the Osborn "68 Mustang Chassis Assembly Manual"? The part numbers are there, plus the spread sheet by application. The quality of the page is not so good, but "usable".
Jim

Yes I have the Osbourne manual and that is where I got some of the part numbers from and the other part numbers from the spreadsheet. I have gone as far as I can go using these methods, but don't have any reference that tells me what finish the S100 should be for these specific parts. For the other parts I listed I am not sure what is the correct finish, but would like to confirm so that I can relish them correctly. Unfortunately there are several other references ou there that further complicate the process, so I was hoping that this would be the place to ask questions to get confirmation for these fasteners/parts. I was able to get the information from the spreadsheet and Osbourne manual for most of the fasteners on the car. Since I am refinishing every fastener on my car and I have confirmed 95% through this process I was hoping someone could answer the questions for the ones that I am unclear on.

Thanks

[jwc66k]

Ok, just for you, a custom spreadsheet for the "1968 Mustang Chassis Assembly Manual", AM0025 (listed as AM025 in the spreadsheet), sorted by the pages of the manual, then by part number. Have at it.
Don't take this wrong, but in creating the custom spreadsheet, I found several errors and corrected them in the master file. You drove me to it. There are over 10,000 in the master file, and I did not check them all. The next release of the spreadsheets will reflect those corrections.
(I did this while taking a break from dish washer repair; a laptop computer screen troubleshooting; digging an irrigation trench around a Japanese Zelcova while the rain has temporarily stopped; and trying to stay sane in self-quarantine.)
Jim

[bullitt68]

Ok, just for you, a custom spreadsheet for the "1968 Mustang Chassis Assembly Manual", AM0025 (listed as AM025 in the spreadsheet), sorted by the pages of the manual, then by part number. Have at it.
Don't take this wrong, but in creating the custom spreadsheet, I found several errors and corrected them in the master file. You drove me to it. There are over 10,000 in the master file, and I did not check them all. The next release of the spreadsheets will reflect those corrections.
(I did this while taking a break from dish washer repair; a laptop computer screen troubleshooting; digging an irrigation trench around a Japanese Zelcova while the rain has temporarily stopped; and trying to stay sane in self-quarantine.)
Jim

Thanks Jim that is greatly appreciated. Stay safe my friend. You are indeed the fastener Guru!