{"product_id":"ao-smith-century-motor-thru-bolts-ten-thirty-two-by-nine-inch-long-with-three-inch-threaded-end-16285658","title":"AO Smith Century Motor Thru Bolts Ten Thirty Two By Nine Inch Long With Three Inch Threaded End 16285658","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.O. Smith \/ Century Motor Thru Bolts – 10\/32 x 9\" Long with 3\" Threaded End (16285658)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote: This item is obsolete – no direct replacement available. Designed for legacy A.O. Smith Electric Motors and Century Electric Motors, these thru bolts are the precise mounting hardware you need to service older equipment that still operates in HVAC, pool, spa, and industrial applications. If your motor installation or repair calls for reliable through-bolt fasteners with an extended threaded section, this part is built to match the original specifications and fitment you’ve relied on for years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy these thru bolts matter for your legacy motor installations\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough bolts are essential for securing motors to form factors where the threaded end engages internal components or mounting plates. The 10\/32 thread size is a common standard for older A.O. Smith\/Century motors, and the 9\" overall length ensures adequate engagement without compromising alignment. The 3\" threaded end provides ample thread length for solid, vibration-resistant fastening in environments where motors face thermal cycling and operational stress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey features and benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact fit for A.O. Smith \/ Century motors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed to align with the mounting patterns of classic Century\/A.O. Smith motor assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrough-bolt design with extended thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/32 thread size paired with a 3\" threaded end enables secure, adjustable mounting across a range of motor frame configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing for legacy equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for technicians maintaining or restoring older HVAC, pool\/pump, or machine setups that rely on original hardware specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic lineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the long-standing A.O. Smith\/Century product family, backed by decades of OEM alignment and field usage in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eUse cases and who benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e– Technicians performing maintenance on older pool and spa pumps, heaters, or cooling systems that originally used Century\/A.O. Smith components. \u003cbr\u003e\n– OEMs or repair shops servicing legacy HVAC equipment that requires authentic mounting hardware to preserve installation integrity. \u003cbr\u003e\n– Facility managers overseeing inventories of replacement parts for aging motor fleets where authenticity and compatibility matter more than novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePractical considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfirm compatibility with your motor’s mounting holes and frame before installation to ensure proper fitment and torque characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse with appropriate hardware and hardware-reinforced mounting surfaces to maintain vibration resilience and long-term reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGiven the obsolescence status, plan for stock planning and compatible substitutions if you’re maintaining a large fleet of legacy motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor decades, A.O. Smith and Century motors have been trusted partners in motor technology across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. While this specific thru bolt is part of a discontinued lineup, it remains a vital piece for authentic restoration and repair of classic equipment. If you’re rebuilding or maintaining legacy systems, these bolts help you preserve original performance and alignment, keeping your equipment operating with the familiarity and compatibility that technicians count on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bspotext12h\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWHY USE A.O. 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We sell our products directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and replacement motors to HVAC and pool\/pump distributors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bath \u0026amp; Spa Parts Online is proud to say that we have carried and sold Century\/A.O. Smith (AOS) replacement motors since we started in the Bath \u0026amp; Spa industry in the early 1980's. At this time, the company was introducing their Centurion switchless, permanent split capacitor motors for the swimming pool, spa, and jetted tub industries. A.O. Smith (AOS)\/Century has been committed to providing quality products for more than 75 years, and that commitment continues today. If you have any questions about their product line, please feel free to ask us. We carry the complete line of their products!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.O. 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