[Shop-talk] Fastener question

[nick brearley]

Phil Nase wrote:
>> I need to attach an electric fuel pump to a 1960 AH Sprite.  The  
>> area I would like to use on the car is a boxed section in front of  
>> the rear axle.  I can't get inside to use a nut on the bolt.
>>
>> Any suggestions on what type of fastener to use to secure it  
>> firmly?  The Facet pump came with two self tapping 1/4 x 28 or 32  
>> tpi screws.  Will that hold it well enough on thin sheet metal?
>>
>> I will also need to use some sort of shock absorption behind it,  
>> possible just some thin rubber like a grommet?
>>     
> Phil,
You might look at Rawlnuts:

http://www.vjtechnology.com/images/item_TechnicalDataPDF/TD00300010.PDF

The M4 (4100) would be more than up to your job. I don't know if the 
product is sold under the same name in the US but I imagine there is an 
equivalent.

Nick Brearley