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#1 Nut size
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:51 pm
by ands59
Anyone know nut size for 10 and 5 way connector fixing to bonnet
Many thanks
Andrew
#2
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:22 pm
by abowie
If this is for the side-by-side multiconnector (looks like a harmonica) for the bonnet loom I'm pretty sure it's 6-32.
If you can't find any PM me as I have a bag of 20 I bought last time I had to do this.
#3
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:38 pm
by ands59
Andrew
It is the harmonica connector block
Thanks for offer of nuts but the are readily available in uk
Andrew
#4
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:09 am
by andrewh
I think its 5-32 not 6-32, which I didnt know existed. Its the equivalent of a 3/16 UNF from memory. Try Namrick in Brighton.
Andrew
edit 6 - 32 is a UNC i reckon, and 5-32 is a UNF thread profile, which these are
#5
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:15 am
by abowie
andrewh wrote:. Its the equivalent of a 3/16 UNF from memory
No it's smaller than 3/16 UNF, which is 10-32.
I'm pretty sure 6-32 is the correct size as I have used the nuts on 2 restorations, and I wouldn't have bought 20 of the b@#%ards unless I needed them. I think... old age and memory is creeping up on me.
#6
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:53 am
by ands59
Ordered 6 32 from local supplier.
Will report back next week
#7
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:01 am
by andrewh
abowie wrote:andrewh wrote:. Its the equivalent of a 3/16 UNF from memory
No it's smaller than 3/16 UNF, which is 10-32.
I'm pretty sure 6-32 is the correct size as I have used the nuts on 2 restorations, and I wouldn't have bought 20 of the b@#%ards unless I needed them. I think... old age and memory is creeping up on me.
I think its me with the old age issue! you are of course quite correct, I was muddled! they are very small diameter as you say.
#8
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 1:19 pm
by andrewh
6-32 is a UNC size according to my charts anyway, whether they are UNC or UNF fixings I cannot be sure.
#9
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:40 pm
by abowie
andrewh wrote:6-32 is a UNC size according to my charts anyway, whether they are UNC or UNF fixings I cannot be sure.
Yes, the UNF version is 6-40 I think.
These are for the two tiny studs inside the bonnet that the loom connector mounts to. Presumably they had to use such a small stud because the connector had that sized hole in it.
#10
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:57 pm
by ands59
Nuts arrived and fitted today
6-32 is the size
Many thanks
Andy