27 JD Dash Mounting Question

[Holeshotbob]

I am puzzled as to how the dash on a 27 JD mounts. It seems the ears on the dash base line up perfectly with the tank side of the triple clamp pinch bolt holes. But the pinch bolts I purchased from Competition Distributing are only long enough to just barely poke out thos holes, not enough for the ears to slip on to and to be secured by bolts. What am I missing? Is it just that th bolts I bought are too short? Or is there a mounting bracket I am missing. I could not find an answer in the parts book. I have attached pics of my situation. Guidance and perhaps pics of how the mounting should look would be much appreciated.

Bob

[Steve Swan]

I am puzzled as to how the dash on a 27 JD mounts. It seems the ears on the dash base line up perfectly with the tank side of the triple clamp pinch bolt holes. But the pinch bolts I purchased from Competition Distributing are only long enough to just barely poke out thos holes, not enough for the ears to slip on to and to be secured by bolts. What am I missing? Is it just that th bolts I bought are too short? Or is there a mounting bracket I am missing. I could not find an answer in the parts book. I have attached pics of my situation. Guidance and perhaps pics of how the mounting should look would be much appreciated.

Bob

The bolts Comp.D sells are too short compared to factory '27 bolts. the dash mounts against the triple clamp and is held in place by lock washers and nuts. All you need is the correct length bolts and you are in business.

[Holeshotbob]

Thanks, Steve. That was my suspicion. I did not want to think those pricey bolts were the wrong length, but that was the obvious answer.

[JD Brad]

Hi Steve,
Just read this old post, i'm facing the same problem. Any idea who sells he correct length bolts, i'm restoring a 28 JD.

Regards Brad

[Steve Swan]

Hi Steve,
Just read this old post, i'm facing the same problem. Any idea who sells he correct length bolts, i'm restoring a 28 JD.

Regards Brad

Brad, i was missing those 1 of those bolts on my 2nd '27 JD project, i purchased some from the hardware store, i turned the head round on my little Enco lathe.

[JD Brad]

Brad, i was missing those 1 of those bolts on my 2nd '27 JD project, i purchased some from the hardware store, i turned the head round on my little Enco lathe.

Thanks Steve