[Spridgets] oil pan bolt size

[Kitterer Bob]

That sounds correct.  With a couple of exceptions the Sprites were  
all ASA bolts and screws.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Jun 12, 2008, at 6:47 AM, Brashear, Jack, N wrote:

> Hey Marc, I use 1/4-28.  Don't know if that's original or not but  
> that's
> what I've been using on A series engines for over 40 years.  Just
> remember that there are (I think) two different lengths.  The  
> longer is
> for the thru-tapped holes and the shorter is for the blind-tapped  
> holes.
> Seems like the longer were originally 5/8" long and they are kinda  
> tough
> to find at your corner hardware store.  Sooooo, I use 3/4" and just  
> live
> with it.
> Jack
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Marc
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 11:43 PM
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: [Spridgets] oil pan bolt size
>
> Anyone happen to know the proper size for oil pan bolts? Hate to buy a
> whole set just to get one...
>
> --
>
> Marc
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