Thread size and type

[mikesolo]

Hi All
Could somebody be able to help me with the correct thread size for mounting the Instrument Panel on a series 2a. I wish to buy some taps and die nut. I tried my 2BA and 3BA die nuts but screw thread is different. The screws look like original pan head type.

Regards
Mike

[JDNSW]

I'm not at home, so I can't check, but I would have thought they were 2BA. If not, they are probably UNF, unlikely but possible BSF.

John

[Dinty]

G'day All, If you are referring to the main instrument panel where it is attached to the top rail of the dash/bulkhead, then they are 2BA on S1, S2/2A, also the other panels i.e. military and civvie options, the bottom screws are 2BA with hex/nuts, the top screws are the ones that hold the vent/regulator and they are a type of square thread speed nut, hope that helps, if your dash is different it has been modified by a previous owner cheers Dennis

[Lotz-A-Landies]

2BA gets my vote also, but who is to say what butchery one of the previous owners may have done.

[Bigbjorn]

Best source in Oz for BA taps, dies, fasteners, is Bruce Gardner, B.S.F. Bolts in Melbourne, 0408 056 255. Also, contact Bruce for BSW, BSF, BSC nuts and bolts. I don't handle BA bits, insufficient demand for an extra supplier.

Bruce has a large stock of high speed steel BA taps and dies, even some left hand items.

[stevep]

Where is a good place to get UNF bolts? I think Canberra is devoid of a place to get older bits & pieces like bolts etc.

thanks
Steve

[numpty]

Most reputable bolt and nut suppliers should stock UNF.

[peterg1001]

Where is a good place to get UNF bolts? I think Canberra is devoid of a place to get older bits & pieces like bolts etc.

Try
Specialty Fasteners



58 Townsville St, Fyshwick

[Bigbjorn]

Where is a good place to get UNF bolts? I think Canberra is devoid of a place to get older bits & pieces like bolts etc.

thanks
Steve

Standard thread in common use. Any fastener dealer has them in multiple grades. Still the most common thread system in use today.

[drifter]

What part of Canberra? (North or South?)

Specialty Fasteners is easier if you are in the south.

I use Nuts Bolts and Screws in Mitchell. (but I'm in the north)