Request for photo of driveshaft bolts

[BLOZ UP]

I lost the driveshaft bolts; the ones I thought I had left as them don't fit quite right. They are threaded only so far and the non-threaded part gets stuck on the companion flange. They are M10s, the correct thread size, and 12mm heads, and they look about the right length...

 

But I wonder if I'll ever get them off if I tighten them down.

 

So if someone could post a quick photo of them I'd be happy. Or a link to a picture or whatever. I've looked at google images and ebay, but I can't find anything definitive.

 

EDIT: No, these are definitely not the DS bolts. I just tightened one a bit and it started to bind. Guess I'll go to the hardware store and pick up some proper ones.

Edited December 8, 2011 by BLOZ UP

[ModernS30]

Stock S30 drive shaft bolts didn't have hex heads on them. They were round with one flat edge that was up against the companion flange.

 

Being that you didn't say what model though I am not sure if this is what you were talking about.

[NewZed]

Some call them D-bolts. Here's a picture -

 

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsuns30/DatsunZIndex/PowerTrain/PropellerShaft/tabid/1724/Default.aspx

 

Maybe you're trying to use half-shaft bolts on the propeller shaft. Half-shaft bolts are hex head and look similar.

Edited December 8, 2011 by NewZed

[neotech84]

Just get some that fit. MAKE SURE to use a LOCK WASHER under the head and you will be fine.

[BLOZ UP]

Ah, ok, M8X1.25. That's what I meant to type in the first place.

 

The non-threaded part is like 8.1mm, which is why it binds. Not sure what those bolts are from, could be Z31 stuff.

 

Ok, so just some regular old M8x1.25 stuff. I usually put the lock washers under the nut, as per the diagrams.