Skip
Check the yellow pages for "Fasteners". I'm sure there's a place near
where ever you are. I've found that they are also a good source for taps
and dies, thread gauges, anti-sieze, and all your fastener related needs
- except perhaps wrenches, tools, and elbow grease. <g>
Get grade 8 stuff for what you can and nyloc nuts by the pound. I got
this advice some time ago from the list and found it to be a good idea.
I don't know if the nyloc nuts are grade 2, 5, or what, but they are
sufficient for the application if you source them from a reputable
supplier. Another piece of advice I picked up years ago...never re-use a
nyloc nut or lock washer. Always install a new one. After all, they are
relatively cheap, and the added insurance is worth it.
So far everything I've run across on my TR250 (with the exception of
some badly performed repairs by some DPPPO) all the fasteners have been
UNF SAE. It makes getting fasteners pretty much a non-issue.
just my .02 worth
Good luck
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Skip Montanaro [mailto:skip@mojam.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 1999 1:30 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Good source for small parts (nuts, bolts, washers, nyloc nuts)?
I've just about got my TR-250 stripped down far enough to get a welder
over
to repair the suspension. I'm now starting to think about reassembly
and
what parts I'll need to buy. Lots of nyloc nuts and lock washers need
replacing, as well as several bolts and nuts.
I'm not familiar enough with the thread pitches on my car to know if
those
small parts are going to be available at my local hardware or auto parts
store. According to my Roadster Factory catalog, the parts are grade 5,
UNF
threads. TRF's prices seem awfully high ($0.50-0.80 each for nyloc
nuts,
for instance), but like I said, I'm not that familiar with this sort of
stuff.
Any suggestions about where I can get this stuff at a decent price?
Thx,
Skip Montanaro | Mojam: "Uniting the World of Music"
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