Hi all

Just wondering what size or part number I need for the screws/bolts to hold the boot lid to the boot hinge. It needs two on each side to the vertical part of the hinge. In the 8 years since I took it off, they have gone wandering. I havent been able to find these listed in any website.

And just an off hand question about headlights, my front right has a nice crack through it and needs replacing. Is it better to get a single replacement or replace both with new ones (and are the curved lense ok to use on my 68 matic? My current ones are the original 1968 ones)

Thanks

Andrew

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1968 Mini-Matic ex998 Now 1098

Your boot lid hinges should have studs in them (on the vertical bit). The nuts that go on them are 1/4" UNF. You could use a bolt, but the top one, in particular, would need to be short.

I'd suggest replacing both headlamps. They do go off with age and use.

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The boot hinges are a crappy alloy- don't overtighten the studs or they can rip out.
I bought some Grade 5, 1/4" UNF setscrews + nuts from Supercrap and cut the heads off- made studs to length.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I use grub screws, that way I can stop the stud turning whilst tightening the nut.

Good thinking 99...
I used Mr Loctite 262.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Thanks for that guys.

Ill try those suggestions.

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1968 Mini-Matic ex998 Now 1098