MG MGB and MGB GT Tech Talk
I'm doing a complete restoration of a 64 B.
Many of the fasteners I'm tumbling, but some are too far gone and need replacing.
Does there exist a schedule of the various fasteners used in the engine and all through the car? Sure would make it easier to order what I need for replacement.
Thanks.
moss has sets but probably not what you want.
i don't know of such a list.
can't you just sort out what you have and make notes?
I've got two coffee cans full of rusted fasteners that came in the trunk of my '63. I'll go out and count them.;)
Bruce,
I think at least part of what you seek may be found here:
http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/miscframe.htm
Good luck
Here is a previous discussion:
http://www.mgexperience.net/archive/hardware/239922
One trick I've used when there was no previous match (as I've scratched my head and looked at empty holes during my resto) is to find the find the fastener in the Moss catalogue then flip to the back and look up the part number. One of the last pages has a Hardware breakdown that describes the size of each fastener they sell. Great resource.
Greg.
Hey thanks.
The link to the previous discussion was very helpful.
Here is the list of what came out of that thread:
ince we now have float to the top treads, I tought I would follow up and let you know what I ordered, qunty and cost:
All stainless, fine thread
#10/32 round head phillips
3/4" 100/$10.58
Lock Washers 100/ $2.71
Flat Washers 100/$3.58
Nuts 100/$6.67
1/4" 28 tpi
1/2" 50/$8.11
3/4" 50/$11.11
1" 50/$13.10
Nuts 100/$4.77
Flat 100/$4.62
Lock 100/$4.77
5/16" 24 tpi
1" 50/$22
1.5 50/$27.78
Nuts 50/$7.54
Flat 100/$6.20
Lock 100/$7.15
That works out to be $144 + tx
I ordered from a local Fastenall. I figured I should need more, but it will get me started.
BOLT SIZES FOR 68 MGBGT
* Thermostat housing studs--5/16"-18
* Radiator mounting bolts--5/16"-24 (factory)
* Radiator mounting bolts--8mm-1.25 (replacement radiator from Brit-Tek)
* Distributor screw (point hold down) 10-32 (machine screw size)
* Grill bolts ¼"-28
* Slave cylinder to tranny 3/8"-16
* Gear shift shaft 3/8"-16
* Oil cooler to valance ½"-28 (non-standard size)
* Radiator support bolts 5/16"-24
* Oil pressure sending unit to block (support bracket) 5/16"-24
* End bolts securing exhaust manifold 5/16"-24
* Steering wheel nut 9/16"-28 (non standard)
* Front hub grease cap 5/16-24
* Brake pedal cover screws 10-32 (machine screws)
* Heater water valve ¼"-28
* Harmonic balancer holes (to use with puller) 5/16-18 (71 18V engine)
* Crankshaft pulley nut 5/8 - 16 (non standard, but taps are available special order)
BOLT SIZES FOR 77 MGB ROADSTER
* Fender mounting bolts 5/16"-24
* Tail light lens screws 6-32 X ½" long (machine screw)
* Seat mounting bolts ¼"-28 X 1 ¼" long
* Radiator mounting bolts 5/16"-24
* Screws-top of windshield to side posts 10-32 (machine screw)
* Fan guard bolts ¼"-28
* Water pump pulley bolts ¼"-28 (5/8" shank)
* Water pump to block bolts 5/16"-24
* Steering wheel nut 9/16"-18 (standard 9/16" UNF)
* Radiator expansion tank bolts 5/16"-24
* Engine back plate 3/8"-24 and 5/16"-24
* Rear shock to rear axle drop link ½"-20 (bottom of link)
* Rear shock to rear axle drop link 7/16"-20 (top of link)
Wow, sure wish that info was availavble for the TR8. I placed an order for some fasteners a few weeks ago after some source tips from you guys. Forgot that it's a typical 80s car. Everything on the engine is standard but all the other stuff is metric.
So, I got a bunch of 1/4 28 stuff & I needed 6mm. Been through the bolt bin at Lowes a dozen times. They need to do some work on that mess!
This site is great. Don't think there is anything about a B you can't find out here.
I suggest, as I did.... click on "Follow this thread" on the bottom. This is a keeper.
Paul
check www.clarkespares.com
Todd Clarke has lots of stuff and sells to other suppliers