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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Thread size

Hi can anyone help me please with the thread size of the stud/bolts in the block for a fuel pump blanking plate on a 1275 . Presume it’s an UNC , one of might is a bit sticky going in , the one I took out looked like it had a bit of thread damage
Mike Fairclough

Mike

Think it is 5/16 UNC in the block, see:
http://www.minispares.com/product/classic/SH505061.aspx

Blanking plate: http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/2A265.aspx

Diagram: http://www.minispares.com/catalogues/classic/Classic~Mechanical~Parts~Manual/Engine/Engine~and~Block~1275cc.aspx?2~12~108


When as a stud for a fuel pump the other end, the nut end (non-block) is UNF, see: http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/CHS2515.aspx?ReturnUrl=/catalogues/classic/Classic~Mechanical~Parts~Manual/Engine/Block~Components~~Pistons.aspx?1~2~8Back%20to%20catalogue

The above is part number 9 on the diagram: http://www.minispares.com/catalogues/classic/Classic~Mechanical~Parts~Manual/Engine/Block~Components~~Pistons.aspx?1~2~8 &

Cheers
Mike
M Wood

Thanks Mike didn’t think to look in the mini parts catalogue. Had the correct tap now done .
Mike Fairclough

This thread was discussed between 19/03/2022 and 20/03/2022

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