Rootes Parts List calls out a 1/4" nut UNC with a 1/4" plain washer.
Theft is always difficult to totally defend against. If they want
it they will find a way to take it.
A security fastener will work but there are tool kits dedicated to security
fasteners. I have a couple of kits for a few security fasteners used on
today's cars. You would probably need something like a lug nut lock and
key to be totally secure.
You could use the original nut to slow them down some.
You could etch or engrave your vin number into the top and bottom plates of
your air cleaner for ID purposes.
You could make your own 1 off security fastener and 1 off removal tool.
The biggest problem is the size, 1/4" bolt. Almost any fastener you install
can be turned by hand or the bolt will turn out of the carb. You need to
consider the whole system and experiment with solutions until one meets your
satisfaction.
A closed bonnet, locked doors and trunk is my method when I walk away from
my Tiger at events.
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Larry Mayfield
Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2010 10:50 AM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] making air cleaner more theft proof
To all,
the nut on my air cleaner is a simple hex nut. Has been since I
purchased the car. To tighten and remove without tools, I simply push
down on the top of the air cleaner until the tension is off a tad and
remove it with my fingers. If you use a locking nut, yeah that will work
just fine however when you go to remove it , the entire stud will
unscrew from the carb body itself and then the perp has both the ac AND
the stud. So, I suggest that perhaps you surf McMaserCarr.com for
those kind of screws / bolts used in places where the fasteners are not
supposed to be removed. Like the kind on security screens, doors, etc.
Or sometimes you see them in restrooms in the stalls. Can be turned to
tighten but needs a special tool to remove. Or, put on one of those
cheapie aftermarket ones for daily driving or experiences and put the
good one on for the show and shines.
mayf
On 12/26/2010 7:06 AM, CoolVT@aol.com wrote:
> Well with a wingnut they dont need tools. Would they still take it if
> it if you just tightened a hex head nut on with a ratchet or
> something? Maybe a locking nut like a jam nut? Cullen
>
> And I'm pretty sure the hex nut is original and not a wingnut. At
> least with a hex nut someone would have to have some kind of tool in
> their pocket. On this site I think I remember someone relating that a
> Corvette aircleaner was stolen while a car was on display at a car
> show. So, with Tiger cleaners going for $1k there is always the
> chance of theft.
>
> M
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