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Thanks for the replies, all. I solved the problem by leaving off the auxilliary pulleys that were not in use anyway, and that allowed me to cut off the stripped portion of the old bolt and use the unstripped threads to secure the vibration damper. The boat is now in the hands of its happy new...

Thanks Comodave. I spoke with Brian... friendly, very patient with my lack of knowledge. I'll be replacing the bolt.

Ahh, I think you're onto something there. I'll have to look, but I don't think there are any other bolts on the VD pulley, so that would make sense. As I said it's a pretty large bolt for just a couple of small pulleys. Thanks!

I have friends who are selling their boat that has sat unused for a couple of years, and I am helping them get it back in working order. Can anyone advise me about the relative importance of the one inch fine thread bolt at the front of the crankshaft on a Ford Lehman 120? It appears to just...