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[Healeys] Trunk latch ???

Subject: [Healeys] Trunk latch ???
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:13:54 -0400
References: <506D830C3AD847C78DF6A385F05261FA@AlanPC>
According to my original parts manual they are part number CMZ0412 which
translates to Phillips head Countersunk machine screw 1/4" diameter 3/4"
long with UNF   thread along with the appropriate washer, lock washer and
nut.

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
http://www.healey6.com


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at 
autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Grossman
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 3:59 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Trunk latch ???

Hi,
Still trying to improve a few things on the '58 BN4 I acquired recently.
So the car came with a new trunk w/strip, that appears to be correct. I
glued it to the lid, big hump to the outside (per moss catalog) and as
expected I need to rework the latch/strike relationship.

First, what are the correct machine screws to attach latch to lid? Head
shape, diameter, etc. The 1/4 20 bolts in there now are a real pain, can
barely get an open end wrench on the heads.
Next, I am using some putty stuck to the strike to try and dial things in,
anybody have any suggestions for the easy way to make this work? It seems
clear that I will need to make some shims, any suggestions on what thickness
to start with?

Hope I am being clear, and thanks in advance Cheers, Alan
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