would any one know which is the right thread and length of bolt for the gear shifter plate,
thanks in advance , Gerry
bolts for gear sticks
Re: Gear lever housing bolts
Parts List says bolts are 5/16" 18tpi (ie UNC) with 7/8" hex head. Can't help with the length thoughGERRY wrote:would any one know which is the right thread and length of bolt for the gear shifter plate,
thanks in advance , Gerry
Bensdexta - 1961 working for a living!
Re: bolts for gear sticks
Thanks Ben just what i needed , ican get the length sorted ok, it was the thread i needed ,i have a mixture of unc /unf
in mine and diddnt know which type was correct . Regards Gerry
in mine and diddnt know which type was correct . Regards Gerry
Re: bolts for gear sticks
Hi,
7/8" might be the length. They take a 1/2" wrench.
Les
7/8" might be the length. They take a 1/2" wrench.
Les
Re: bolts for gear sticks
I think Les might be right - 7/8" head would be rather large!Lesfen wrote:7/8" might be the length. They take a 1/2" wrench.
Bensdexta - 1961 working for a living!
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Re: bolts for gear sticks
As a general rule you will find that bolts which screw into castings on the Dextas are UNC, whilst studs are UNC at one end and UNF at the other. In other words tapped holes in casting are invariably UNC.
As many of the tapped holes in the castings are "blind" it is essential that the correct length of bolt or stud is used. If they are too long it is possible that the casting will be damaged and in the case of the axle and gearbox castings will result in oil leaking past the threads.
Gerald
As many of the tapped holes in the castings are "blind" it is essential that the correct length of bolt or stud is used. If they are too long it is possible that the casting will be damaged and in the case of the axle and gearbox castings will result in oil leaking past the threads.
Gerald