200ci Trying to Find Replacement Timing Cover Bolts

[Dr_Dan_WWW]

I need some assistance finding some new timing cover bolts. ARP doesn't specifically list a Timing Cover bolt set for Ford 200lm, 1983 Fairmont (E1BE, my engine build). When I search ARP shows V8 bolts - 289 302. The ARP stock number is 154-1504

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I found these from Classic Industries: https://www.classicindustries.com/product/mhk13.html - but they are for a '65-'70 200.

Nothing changed on the timing cover from '70 to '83, right?

The old bolts are pitted and worn. I am looking for a good tight seal, starting with new bolts.

Any experience with 200 timing cover bolts is appreciated.

 

[frozenrabbit]

I just gathered together my own stainless set from the local hardware store. No need for grade 8. It's a standard thread pitch, I think I recall 2 lengths.

 

[drag-200stang]

The late model looks to have two longer bolts than the early cover. if you just want to order something, looks like two sets of the early cover bolts would work.
I run a front motor plate and tap the 1/4'' to 5/16'' to match the water pump bolts for extra strength and do what frozen does.