DANMAS@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-07-16 13:15:09 EDT, emiller@europa.com (Eric Miller)
> writes:
>
> > Does anyone know a good/inexpensive source for
> > these where I can buy various sizes in bulk, or should I just order
> > specifically what I need from Moss or TRF?
>
> Eric:
>
> Here in the great metropolitan area of the twin cities (Alcoa/Maryville -
> total population 20,000) there are at least three "fastener" shops that sell
> the fine thread nuts and bolts used in Triumphs, including nyloc nuts, by the
> pound. I'm sure in a city the size of Portland you should be able to find one
> near you. Just look in the yellow pages under "Fasteners", or something
> similar. Buying them by the pound is much, MUCH, cheaper than buying them
> individually by mail order.
>
> Dan Masters,
> Alcoa, TN
>
> '71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
> '71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
> http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
> '74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
> '68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
The one caveat is that you should be sure to buy bolts of the correct
grade. The heads have little raised markings that indicate the grade.
Make sure you replace like with like. A good fastener supplier will be
able to identify the old bolt and supply the correct replacement.
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