Why are Door Bolts Pointy?, P/N 111899145 |
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Why are Door Bolts Pointy?, P/N 111899145 |
Highland |
Aug 12 2019, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 512 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California |
Was wondering why the door bolts are pointy. Can I replace them with standard M8 X 22 coarse thread bolts? I know they're listed as 27 mm, but I assume that includes the point.
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Superhawk996 |
Aug 12 2019, 07:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,749 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
In a manufacturing environment pointy or dog head bolts allow power tools to drive the fastener quicker and better with power tools. The point helps the bolt find center quickly and reduces the risk of cross threading without having to hand start bolts.
I have no idea how Porsche assembled back in the day, but, it's likely Hans held the door in position and Franz drove the bolts quickly with an air tool as Hans complained that it was about time to swap jobs and Franz should hold some doors in position. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Probably rough fit to hold in position 1st and tweaked later. |
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