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jb007
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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Thanks Tim. I'll check out Autobarn or Bunnings... if I can't get black, I'll use a indelible black marker pen! :lol:

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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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jb007 wrote:
What are the correct screws to use to hold the MKI steering column shroud on? Where can I get some?


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I'll check out Autobarn or Bunnings... if I can't get black, I'll use a indelible black marker pen! :lol:


you can't ask for "correct" then go to autobarn or bunnings!! nooo!!! wrong!!! bad!!!
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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! :lol:


you can't ask for "correct" then go to autobarn or bunnings!! nooo!!! wrong!!! bad!!!


Sorry, my bad! :oops:


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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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