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MG TD TF 1500 - SStuds length in TD headlamp bracket

Hello,

I plan to paint the headlamp brackets in body color. Now I want to put the studs permanently in the bracket, and to use nuts under the wings (fenders), as I think it was originally. I will cut some screws to the required length, but cannot take measurements, since the TD is garaged far from my home.

Can somebody tell me the protruding length of the studs from the headlamp bracket?

Thanks.

Jesús
J Benajes

You want as little protrusion past the nut as possible. one or two turns extra,

I did the same thing. In my case the brackets had been drilled out by a PO who used hex headed bolts and nuts to secure them.

I re-tapped the brackets 3/8-24 LH and made special studs. I secured them with Loctite. I felt since I was tightening a RH nut the LH threads would only be made tighter.

Good Luck

Jim B.


JA Benjamin

Thanks Jim for the advice.

Until next weekend I won’t be able to measure the required stud length, this is why I asked for this value.

Jesus
J Benajes

This thread was discussed between 09/11/2015 and 10/11/2015

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