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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - ´61 Midget bolt length

On my drum braked 61 midget the bolts (51K1368) used to secure the front brake backplates to the stub axles are shorter than I would expect. The threaded part does not go much further than half way through the stub axle, not all the way through as I thought they should.

All eight bolts are identical, and I have no particular reason to believe they have been changed. But as they are not available from Moss any more, can anyone here confirm that they are right? Or wrong?

Tore
Tore

I don't believe that the bolt length would be a problem in that application Tore. All the force is in shear on these bolts, nothing in tension, so the amount of threads in the swivel axle shouldn't matter to any extent. As long as you have at least 1/2" (13mm) of thread in the spindle I would think you'd be fine.
Bill Young

Thanks, Bill. I believe there is just a little more than 1/2" of thread in the spindle. Will measure it.

Tore
Tore

This thread was discussed on 16/11/2009

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