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| Author: | jb007 [ Wed May 05, 2010 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What screws to use on MKI steering column shroud |
Hi All. What are the correct screws to use to hold the MKI steering column shroud on? Where can I get some? My very old column was just held on by a couple of self tappers at the top, and insulation tape at the bottom! So I would like to get it right this time. |
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| Author: | Timbo [ Wed May 05, 2010 1:16 pm ] |
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A couple of self tappers. Little short ones with just the right diameter. I'm not sure but they may have been black originally, all the ones I ever see are rusty. Tim |
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| Author: | jb007 [ Wed May 05, 2010 1:26 pm ] |
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Thanks for your help Timbo, I wasn't sure if the little ones were a machine thread or self tapper. I'll see if autobarn etc have any black ones. Jim |
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| Author: | Timbo [ Wed May 05, 2010 1:32 pm ] |
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Had a look in the parts manual, the two numbers are different but seem to work out to be something like 6 gauge self tappers with a pozidrive pan head and ether 1/4" long or .325", and zinc plated. Black ones probably look better though. Tim |
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| Author: | jb007 [ Wed May 05, 2010 1:36 pm ] |
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Timbo wrote: Had a look in the parts manual, the two numbers are different but seem to work out to be something like 6 gauge self tappers with a pozidrive pan head and ether 1/4" long or .325", and zinc plated. Black ones probably look better though.
Tim Thanks Tim. I'll check out Autobarn or Bunnings... if I can't get black, I'll use a indelible black marker pen! 
Jim |
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| Author: | Mick [ Wed May 05, 2010 1:42 pm ] |
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The correct self tappers are still available. Last time I dropped into The Mini King he had two wooden boxes full of the longer and shorter of the small self tappers. I grabbed a metric handful of both. I notice you're very nearby, if you're really keen to grab a couple drop me a PM. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed May 05, 2010 1:56 pm ] |
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jb007 wrote: What are the correct screws to use to hold the MKI steering column shroud on? Where can I get some? jb007 wrote: I'll check out Autobarn or Bunnings... if I can't get black, I'll use a indelible black marker pen!
you can't ask for "correct" then go to autobarn or bunnings!! nooo!!! wrong!!! bad!!! |
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| Author: | jb007 [ Wed May 05, 2010 2:08 pm ] |
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simon k wrote: jb007 wrote: What are the correct screws to use to hold the MKI steering column shroud on? Where can I get some? jb007 wrote: I'll check out Autobarn or Bunnings... if I can't get black, I'll use a indelible black marker pen! you can't ask for "correct" then go to autobarn or bunnings!! nooo!!! wrong!!! bad!!! Sorry, my bad! 
Jim edit: removed PM reference, wrong person |
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| Author: | John Smidt [ Wed May 05, 2010 8:31 pm ] |
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From Memory, The Top Screw was Chrome Plated and The Bottom Screw Zinc Plated The Top Screw Usually oxidized Before The Bottom Screw, This Is From Memory Only |
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| Author: | 66S [ Thu May 06, 2010 6:30 am ] |
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On UK built cars, they are chrome finished and Philips head. Regards Al |
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