Where can I find one of these?

[52cambridge]

I have a 52 Cambridge and broke the bolt that holds the shift linkage arm to the frame. Where can I find one?

[Young Ed]

I will check for one.

[moose]

I don't know where you could find one, but it looks like you might be able to make your own. You could get a grade 8 bolt the size of the threads (maybe 3/8"?) and the length of the overall bolt. Then find a steel or brass tube with an inside diameter same as the new bolt, outside the size of the old bolt. A washer here or there, lube it up, and it'd be as good as new.

If its only on the shift linkage, it won't be taking a lot of force and should hold up for you.

Hope this helps.

[bobjob55]

try a machine shop supply store.. i think they were called stripper bolts,, or some of the agriculture - tractor supply stores.. they are still used on machinery and come in different sizes and lengths.. last one i replaced was for a hay baler..

maybe shoulder bolts is the right name...

Edited April 8, 2010 by bobjob55

[1just4don]

I always thought those were called shoulder bolts. (I have been wrong numerous times tho). Lawn mowers even use those for the free wheeling wheels to run on and not getting tight on that part. Yes, bushing stock and a regular bolt would do same thing,,,however not technically correct,,,but functional. Washers too if slightly too long.

[greg g]

Take a look at stuff they sell t make small wagos and carts (axles) at the Tractor Supply store or similar place i your area. Also take a look at commercial fastener stores.

[Plymouthy Adams]

check lawn mower wheel bolts also...just guess here as you did not give any dimension....if correct/larger diameter shoulder..quick turn on the lathe at the machine shop will net correct dia/length..else get a standard bolt of the length need, find a pipe/tubing of the correct diameter...cut to length and make your own shoulder bolt

[michael.warshaw]

roberts motor parts or andy bernbuam.

[52cambridge]

The diameter of the shoulder is 9/16". Andy could not help me without a part number. I went to a fastener supply co. They did not make one in that size. Its a hard to find special order part that will cost big. I am going to try to make my own. If that fails, I will go one size up and have it machined. Thanks for all the help everyone!

[RobertKB]

Are you close to any junk yards? Does any forum member have a parts car? Can anyone look this up and see if it is good for more than one year? I have one from a '54 which looks the same. The shoulder is 9/16" as mentioned. If interested PM or email me with the other dimensions and we can go from there.

Same piece cleaned up

Edited April 7, 2010 by RobertKB

[52cambridge]

I took moose's advice and made my own using grade 8, 3/8" x 2.5 in. bolt and 2 bronze 3/8" flange bearings. Put in new pins and washers. Works like new. Shifting is much more precise and tight. Robert KB, I will give you the dimensions of the shoulder bolt. I still want the original part. Thanks again for everyone's help and advice.

[58prostreet]

U can have the one out of my 52 Wayfarer if u want it. It is overall 2 3/16" long. Bolt head is 3/4'. Shaft size is 9/16" and threaded part is 5/8"long with 9/16" nut.

If u want it pm me with ur address. I am in Virginia Beach, Va.

Bob