Wouldn't it be great if there was a list somewhere (maybe VTR) by vehicle
would show approximately number of what type bolts, nuts, etc. and
suggestions on where to replace with stainless and where not to. I am
putting back together a Spit and I am constantly running into the same
thing. Those of you who have done this many times KNOW that the frame bolts
are xx with xx nuts, all suspension bolts are xx, etc. How about a complete
nut/bolt/clip/etc kit? I personally would pay for someones knowledge and
time for a complete kit, most of us replace most all of them anyway.
Jack Levy
80 Spit
... other misc Triumphs
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of john donnelly
> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 12:45 AM
> To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
> Subject: Nuts & Bolts - Replacing During a Rebuild
>
>
>
> Doing a rebuild is expensive enough (the recent thread on tr4$ is
> pretty evident) and in doing my tr4a I'm trying to be prudent
> where ever possible reusing the original fasteners, if it's safe.
> But there's a lot of times that I've found myself looking into my
> bolt box and not finding the right size. I'd like to stock up and
> get some new fasteners, but need your help.
>
> Does anyone have a list of the most commonly used fasteners on a
> tr4 or 4a? Going through the Moss or VB catalog, and trying to
> find the right bolt is painful, and expensive. And the crafty
> people at Moss or VB don't give the generic description, only
> their part number.
>
> If I had a standard listing, McMaster-Carr has just about every
> conceivable grade 8 nut,bolt and screw you can think of, and
> they're half the price of Moss. I don't want to just order a
> bunch of 3&1/2"x3/8 shoulder bolts if I really will need 3&3/4"x3/8.
>
> Or, does anyone have a conversion chart from Moss or VB numbers
> to a generic description?
>
> Thanks!
> John in San Diego
> '67 TR4A
> '71 P1800E
>
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