022738 - Bolt, chrome, carrier MTG
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:34 pm
So I ordered these as I thought it was about time I stopped using the standard bolt while using it to secure a carrier leg (non AMC). The ones being replaced are those that fit into the captive bolt and are 5/16" BSF 26 TPI, 3/4" under the head with a short shoulder of about 1/8". I checked (they're new) with a die.
What arrived was 7/8" under head, fine, but were 3/8"; they won't even go through the hole in the mudguard. I seem to have got something wrong somewhere but sure I took these numbers from the 1956 parts list. Advert to go onto the For Sale section sometime.
Where I definitely went wrong was that I have an additional support (top mounting for towbar) going to these bolts, so really need 1" under the head, 1/4" shoulder plus maybe a small allowance for a washer. Whooops.
Looks like a trip to Hawk Fasteners in Middlesbrough. If it's fine will go on the Matchless.
Johnny B
What arrived was 7/8" under head, fine, but were 3/8"; they won't even go through the hole in the mudguard. I seem to have got something wrong somewhere but sure I took these numbers from the 1956 parts list. Advert to go onto the For Sale section sometime.
Where I definitely went wrong was that I have an additional support (top mounting for towbar) going to these bolts, so really need 1" under the head, 1/4" shoulder plus maybe a small allowance for a washer. Whooops.
Looks like a trip to Hawk Fasteners in Middlesbrough. If it's fine will go on the Matchless.
Johnny B