Adrianb Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Yep, I know I am! But is it possible to purchase a job lot of Nuts and Bolts washers etc of the stainless variety that will be best suited for a rusty 13/60 and favourite suppliers?! Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Adrian, I don't know about a "job lot" but they will all be 5/16", 3/8" with a few 7/16" in UNF thread. Lots to buy on eBay. BUT , there may be a case for replacing a few with stainless, but NEVER in a stressed or 'mission critical' application. SS is more likely to fracture than mild steel. See: https://www.yubisteel.com/difference-between-stainless-steel-and-mild-steel/ Para 6. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I got a box of mixed unf nuts & bolts very reasonably priced on eBay, and good quality made in England 🏴🇬🇧 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 The usual suppliers sell kits for (eg) front suspension, rear etc etc. I have found reusing bolts is fine once inspected and a minute on the wire wheel of my bench grinder. Obviously some need changing, but not many and it saves a fortune. Bags of nuts and washers are available either from Namrick in Hove or your favorite online supplier. If interested, I do have some nut/bolt packs, possibly covering most of a car. They are all still bagged from the supplier, and are proper zinc plated. Not stainless for the reasons pointed out by John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Thanks John, Wendy and Clive. Duly noted I should have mentioned that Confusion rules! Because when taking bits apart many a time it was 10 mm 12mm them 3/8 th or 7/16ths But that’s the Fun of Triumphs.Like I said Nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 20 minutes ago, Adrianb said: Thanks John, Wendy and Clive. Duly noted I should have mentioned that Confusion rules! Because when taking bits apart many a time it was 10 mm 12mm them 3/8 th or 7/16ths But that’s the Fun of Triumphs.Like I said Nuts! The parts book is your friend. And there is a system to decode the part numbers to actual sizes https://vitessesteve.blogspot.com/2015/10/how-to-identify-those-nuts-and-bolts-etc.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Beware some of the suspension kits I`ve seen, (and bought) the wishbone bolts are slightly too short so the nut never quite reaches the Nyloc bit. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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