[Healeys] Hardtop Fasteners

[Mirek Sharp]

Gary - they are 8-36.  I have 10-24, 10-32, 8-32, as well as smaller sizes and
none of them work.  I have one screw that appears to be an number 8 and has 36
tpi, and it screws in all 4 holes  that hold the toggle clamp.  So unless
there is a very close BA thread (I tried 1 and 2 BA), I am pretty sure is it
8-36 I need.  This thread form is available from a few suppliers, but so far,
I have not found it in stainless (or chrome) oval Phillips head.  However, I
am still following up on a few leads - and then there is also Old Blighty to
turn to - land of the weirdest thread forms know to humans.

Thanks for replying - to John and Bill as well.

Mirek
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Warthodson at aol.com
  To: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca ; healeys at autox.team.net
  Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 10:14 AM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop Fasteners


  I don't see those screws listed in the copy of the hardtop parts book I
have, but I would think that they are 10-32 screws. This size is readily
available at local hardware stores in stainless & chrome plated, Phillips oval
head. You might need to run a tap thru the holes to clean them up. I would not
try to change the size of the hole.
  Gary Hodson

  In a message dated 4/12/2009 9:30:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca writes:
    I am overhauling a factory hardtop and need the screws that secure the
toggle
    clamps to the top rail of the windshield.  I am pretty sure (but would
welcome
    being corrected) that these are 8-36, chrome, Phillips oval head, 1/2"
long.
    Stainless would be fine as it can be polished up.




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