blueH Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Hi, having obtained a better bonnet for my 1200 I am fitting the original Bonnet Catches, old bolts + nuts are shot so need new ones, can anyone advise thread size of these bolts please am assuming I can obtain for any decent engineering factors as they are not listed in Rimmer Catalogue.ThanksNorm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 They're 3/16" UNF. I bought some stainless ones from my local nut & bolt stockist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 CharlieB wrote:They're 3/16" UNF. They are actually refered to as 10-32 UNF, but yes the clearence hole is 3/16''. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Richard_B wrote:They are actually refered to as 10-32 UNFQuite right, I'll go & stand in the corner :B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 There was another method of fixing using number 8 self tapping screws and spire clips (FU2544). Both types of fixing weree specified until well into 1200 production,Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I used some stainless mushroom head ones that used allen key, but metric 5mm :o nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 cliftyhanger wrote:but metric 5mm Metric, metric! METRIC!!! Kill the heretic.......Unbeliever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 not available in imperial, and they are pretty.Oh dear, out with the sackcloth and ashes..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 cliftyhanger wrote:I used some stainless mushroom head ones that used allen key, but metric 5mm :o nice though.I'm not the only one then :P ;DI'm unrepentant.... I have more major deviations to specification to confess...Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueH Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi Just to advise I have followed Clifyhanger's lead & fitted 5mm Mushroom Headed Stainless Steel bolts & they look just fab, thanks for the info.Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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