Hi,
What size are the 'swivel' bolts for the balance link (not the special shouldered ones)? Mine are 1/4" UNF but there appears to be lots of 'slop'. Sizes are not specified in parts book.
Thanks
Bonnet balance link assy. bolts
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david muir
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#2 Re: Bonnet balance link assy. bolts
If you mean the bolts that fix the links to the bonnet then mine are 1/4 unf with special oversized washers
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Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
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david muir
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#3 Re: Bonnet balance link assy. bolts
no, I mean the bolts on which the spring assy 'pivots' i.e. as the bonnet opens the mechanism opens pivotting round these bolts.
1964 3.8 FHC
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#4 Re: Bonnet balance link assy. bolts
Originally these were held together with rivets and special brass washers.
Not uncommonly the rivets failed or someone pulled them apart to restore them, and were replaced with bolts.
Not uncommonly the rivets failed or someone pulled them apart to restore them, and were replaced with bolts.
Andrew.
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881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
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#5 Re: Bonnet balance link assy. bolts
Andrew,
Yes, on my 63 FHC I had one side with the rivet and the other with a machine screw/nut/washer.
Yes, on my 63 FHC I had one side with the rivet and the other with a machine screw/nut/washer.
Richard
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
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david muir
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#6 Re: Bonnet balance link assy. bolts
1/4" UNF bolts removed. Holes are 5/16". 'Special' shouldered bolt and brass washers fitted to picture frame swivel and 5/16" bolts and brass washers fitted to other two,originally rivetted ,holes. No slop now!
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