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According to Tim Hill, the oil-pan-to-retainer stud part number is 88351-S8; however, it could not be found on Hill's Thunderbird site. I then did a web search of the part number and found it on NPD's site. The studs cost $2.06 each, but shipping will exceed the cost of the studs. Nuts & washers are not included. 
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FYI: The specifications listed by Dorman for the 23733 stud kit is incorrect. One end is 5/16-18 and the other 5/16-24 (as they should be); however, Dorman says that the 5/16-18 end is 7/16 while the 5/16-24 end is 5/8; this is backwards. The 5/16-18 end is 5/8 while the pan end is 7/16. The specified OAL of 1 1/4 is correct, but the included nuts are 5/16-18; they should be 5/16-24.One other thing: Dorman's photo displays zinc-plated studs, but they are black oxide. 

I've sent an email to Dorman's Customer Service and pointed out the error. Unfortunately, retailers are using Dorman's specifications. 
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Thanks, Richard. I had already ordered Dorman 23733 Water Pump Stud Kit from Walmart. The retainer cap end is 5/16-18 x 7/16 and the pan end is 5/16-24 x 5/8. OAL is 1 1/4. It hasn't arrived yet, but I guess it will do. 
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Blackie,
I had ordered an assortment of  studs. 7/8 1 1/4  1 1/2. I can return the ones I don’t use.  
1 1/4 IS THE ONE. Installed with thread sealer looks just right.
My plan, since working under the car, I’m putting two more studs in the front to hold the silicon gasket in place.
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Blackie,
I had ordered an assortment of  studs. 7/8 1 1/4  1 1/2. I can return the ones I don’t use.  
1 1/4 IS THE ONE. Installed with thread sealer looks just right.
My plan, since working under the car, I’m putting two more studs in the front to hold the silicon gasket in place.
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OPPs it was 9l16 lower and 7/8 upper in length
they also have 3/4
my search was 5/16 double ended stud 
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I just went to Amazon's site and searched 5/16-18 x 3/4 and found nothing that size. Is 3/4ths long enough?
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Got 3/4 on Amazon
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The studs are 5/16-18 on the retainer cap and 5/16-24 at the oil pan. Ted said that the overall length of the original studs is 7/8ths; however, the shortest studs I could find have an OAL of 1 1/4. 
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Found em on amazon


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