Rear vent catches not holding
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12-29-2018, 12:35 PM
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12-29-2018, 12:40 PM
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12-29-2018, 12:59 PM
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Jose, measure the diameter of the stepped bolt to see what that gives you, (but not in centimeters !!!), thinking about it does a 3/16 washer actually measure greater for clearance as it is designed to fit a 3/16 bolt/bar/part, so a 3/16 washer may actually measure 1/4" but you order a 3/16" washer ( a 1/4" washer may actually be 5/16" internal for clearance)
I have measured countless bolts to check/determine thread size, but have never measured a washer, I have only checked the washer fits a certain bolt etc.
I have measured countless bolts to check/determine thread size, but have never measured a washer, I have only checked the washer fits a certain bolt etc.
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12-29-2018, 01:16 PM
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3/16" will be the inside diameter, you may need to throw those calipers away Jose, 100 centimeters is a little under 40" (Forty Inches) , that must be a pretty big washer !
1/4" is approx 6.35mm, 1/8" is approx 3.2mm, 3/16" is approx 4.8mm
A 1/4" thackery washer should be 1/4" internal and approx 7/16" external, a 3/16" thackery washer should be approx 3/8" external.
Quick handy helper re bolt part numbers - Jaguar use these quite a lot in the parts books, so you can work out what they are if they use this coding, Jaguar only use these when they are standard sizes, but really handy when you want to know what you need or are looking for in that box of bolts we all have in the workshop.
UFS 125 4R -- U "United" F "Fine" S "Set screw", ignore next digit, 25 is the thread diameter in %of an inch so 25/100 = .25 = 1/4" the next digit (or 2) is the length of the bolt/set from under the head to the end of the thread in 1/8"ths of an inch so 4/8" = 1/2" long this is a 1/4" UNF set screw 1/2" long.
UFB 131 16R is 31/100" dia = 5/16" 16/8" long 2" so is a 5/16" UNF bolt 2" long
1/4" is approx 6.35mm, 1/8" is approx 3.2mm, 3/16" is approx 4.8mm
A 1/4" thackery washer should be 1/4" internal and approx 7/16" external, a 3/16" thackery washer should be approx 3/8" external.
Quick handy helper re bolt part numbers - Jaguar use these quite a lot in the parts books, so you can work out what they are if they use this coding, Jaguar only use these when they are standard sizes, but really handy when you want to know what you need or are looking for in that box of bolts we all have in the workshop.
UFS 125 4R -- U "United" F "Fine" S "Set screw", ignore next digit, 25 is the thread diameter in %of an inch so 25/100 = .25 = 1/4" the next digit (or 2) is the length of the bolt/set from under the head to the end of the thread in 1/8"ths of an inch so 4/8" = 1/2" long this is a 1/4" UNF set screw 1/2" long.
UFB 131 16R is 31/100" dia = 5/16" 16/8" long 2" so is a 5/16" UNF bolt 2" long
It frustrates me that Jaguar removes detail from the parts manual. Especially as the Jaguar vendors no longer stock the item & one needs to seek it by size & description.
Getting thin fibre washers is also a pain this end & you will only find metric.
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12-29-2018, 01:47 PM
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You need to get yourself some digital vernier calipers, makes life pretty easy and accurate, they are less than £30 for a decent set not much more for a really good set.
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AH but if you had the calipers Jose, you could measure how much you have blasted off !
I do have a blast cabinet, I use that for bead blasting smaller delicate parts, the dirty stuff I blast off in the yard with my blast pot and sweep up the mess after !!!
You will also need a good source of dry air for the cabinet, Florida air holds a lot of moisture which is not conducive with blasting
and the Lyrics of that song continue
" But if you try sometime you find
You get what you need "
I do have a blast cabinet, I use that for bead blasting smaller delicate parts, the dirty stuff I blast off in the yard with my blast pot and sweep up the mess after !!!
You will also need a good source of dry air for the cabinet, Florida air holds a lot of moisture which is not conducive with blasting
and the Lyrics of that song continue
" But if you try sometime you find
You get what you need "
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12-30-2018, 08:42 AM
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If James or you have any problems sourcing them here, give me a shout and I will gladly help, all you need to do is ask, may need some notice if they are off usual/odd spec, as I can get a company to make odd ball sizes from .4mm thick and up with same ID's but different OD's etc. (like 1/4" ID with 3/8" OD or 1/4 ID and a 2" OD !) I can get them to James if needed.
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I have a bag of black fiber washers that have the almost 1/4" hole but the outside diameter is a lot larger, almost 1/2" inch.
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Good news re the registration process progress Glyn
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01-24-2019, 05:53 AM
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TilleyJon, I found them in SU fuel pumps, not carbs, the two screws which hold the diode and the wires to the top of the plastic piece over the points, each screw has a thackery washer similar to the ones used in the rear ventilator locks of S type and MK2.
to my amazement after cleaning the points with emery paper, the pump is ticking again.
I watched youtube videos from a MG-B mechanic to fix it. The question now is: will it last?
to my amazement after cleaning the points with emery paper, the pump is ticking again.
I watched youtube videos from a MG-B mechanic to fix it. The question now is: will it last?