>http://astro.temple.edu/~kmr/images/fastener.jpg (20kb)
>
>Anyone know what this kind of fastener head is called? I couldn't find any
>matches for the head style on McMaster's site... bigger question is where to
>purchase the sockets to remove this screw style?
>
>These are relatively small screws used to hold on the dashpot cover and
>float bowl cover onto the carb body of an SU HIF44 carburettor (from an MG
>Metro). I'm hoping they aren't a proprietary designed fastener just to keep
>people from opening up the carbs! I managed to get them undone, a pair of
>snap ring pliers worked reasonably well to undo the screws... but I'd like
>to have the proper bit on hand.
>\
It's not a standard tamper resistant screw in current use, I don't
think. You're unlikely to be able to find a socket or driver from a
normal source. An SU specialist might have one. If they don't don't
have goofy threads, replace them with normal screws.
David
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