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Re: TR4 rear wheel stud

To: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: TR4 rear wheel stud
From: fergie@ntplx.net
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 19:53:34 -0700
Cc: The Usual Suspects <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
References: <Pine.OSF.3.95.980810153454.18821A-100000@ccins.camosun.bc.ca>
Malcolm Walker wrote:
> 
> Finally got my mail-order.  Well, 50% ain't bad.
> 
> The seat belts and wire were excellent.  The tacho cable is too long and
> has the wrong end, and my wheel-stud is wrong too.
> 
> It looks like it would fit the front hub, but it won't fit the rear hub.
> Does anyone have a new (or good used) rear wheel stud to fit a '62 TR4?
> 
> Do any other cars use this stud- it would sure be nice to get it local,
> and avoid all this run-around with mail order.
> 
> I thought about making a "new" one out of a 7/16 NF bolt and having a
> machine shop form it for me- not a good plan for a one-off.  Also, I'm not
> sure if the threads in the hub are 7/16 NF.  (I'd like to know regardless
> so I can clean them up with a tap)
> 
> As for the tacho cable, it fits the distributor just fine, but the fitting
> for the tacho head is too big.  Also seems to be coarser thread.  I am
> going to attempt to invent my own (who's surprised?) so that I can at
> least have a reading.
> 
> -Malcolm

According to a note to the list a week or two ago, NAPA has lots of
parts for LBCs - especially bolts. Worth a try...

Michael Ferguson
Vernon, CT

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