Hi
I used a 5/16" bolt for the duration of the time I had my Herald, about ten
years without any problem though the crinkle washer was still in place. I
see no reason not to use a 5/16" bolt as the pin is 5/16"dia. The specific
bolt I used was the one that holds the alternator on to most Triumphs
originally fitted with one!
Graham.
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From: <RC1NUKE@aol.com>
To: <technical-iwnet@lineone.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: Need advice
> Graham
> My 77 had a bolt for a bearing carrier pivot when I bought it.
> I had to rebuild the engine when I got home because #2 rod bearing was
wiped
> (pushed it the last mile).
> The clutch worked well on the drive home but I replaced it when the engine
> was out just in case.
> Anyway I didn't recognize that the bolt was not the proper pivot and put
it
> back together without replacing it.
> About three days after I had it back on the road I had excessive vibration
> from the front of the transmission, pulled the transmission out and found
> that the extra play allowed by the bolt/pivot had beaten the input shaft
> collar/seal into pieces.
> As a result I would only use a bolt for a pivot in an emergency to get
home.
>
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