Mc Master-Carr has 'em. Look up left nut (I LOVED typing that) and the same
for bolts. They also have LH studs.
mark Miller
I don't work for them but I love their catalog and website.
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> From: rwil@cts.com[SMTP:rwil@cts.com]
> Reply To: rwil@cts.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 12:45 AM
> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: looking for left-hand threaded bolt and nut
>
>
> the right hand door check mechanism on my Austin Healey uses a 5/16"
> coarse left hand threaded bolt and nut.
>
> ( Actually the original is a sort of welded in stud, but a bolt or
> stud would weld in to replace it. It has to be left hand threaded to
> increase the friction as the door opens more, thus holding the door
> open wherever you want it to. My bolt and nut are stripped beyond
> repair.)
>
> My local fastener supplier in San Diego doesn't stock left hand stuff.
> Any suggestions of sources? I only need one, but would buy a small
> quantity of bolt and nut if that is what it takes. The alternatives
> are to forget about a door check or to pay $60 for a whole new
> assembly.
>
> -Roland
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