Thread: Bolt and screws for SII

i have just found out the switch is also called an Otter switch as this is the name on it

or if you type - choke warning light switch series 2 land rover - in to google it comes up with a picture of it ( the triangle one)

cheers again and sorry if i am being a complete noob

Can you post a picture of what you're talking about - the link just goes to a "New website coming" page

I think the problem with having a nuts and bolts list is that so many different sizes and standards were used over the years

Mine a 69 late 2a - and generally has UNF, with BA on the instruments and some of the finer bolts, but there's some Whitworth kicking around on the drivechain. Theres quite a bit of metric as bolts have been changed over the years as well.

I bought a bucket of UNF bolts from - Nuts and Bolts - Industrial Size Assortment Packs of Hi-Tensile Nuts & Bolts which has covered most things I've needed, but some things I've just taken in to the local bolt factors and got them to match the threads

Like this?



if so I'd suspect BA threading - but I'm not sure of the size, sorry.
I'll guess at 0, 1 or 2

That's the ones Ozdunc,

I thought that would be a problem to about having different bolts as times changed at the factory, I was more thinking a rough list that might say shock absorbers then their length and what thread they are. Nothing to technical just maybe something for people to get a good start at where to look.

Sorry about link, wasn't actually meant to be a link more to let you know where I had ordered the part

Classic Fasteners in Welland South Oz CONTACT US is a good place to start for imperial bolts and nuts (Including BA). Important for the SII and S1 because most fasteners are either BA or BSF.

They are 2 B.A. x 3/8". The same thread size as the ones used to fix the speedo cable at the gearbox end, however those are only 1/4" long. .W.

Probably best to buy a thread pitch gauge, that way you can check the threads and determine whether UNF or BSF (or W or UNC etc.)
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Q610

Most important where they thread into something (engine, axle etc.) if its a just bolt & nut then UNF is easily sourced (might upset the purists though.....).
Most bolt places will source BSF but they may want you to buy in bulk, they might struggle with HT bolts.

Thread pitches are here British Tools & Fasteners - BSF Thread Profile

Not sure about the freight costs but I used to buy from these guys when I lived in the UK Namrick - The Nut & Bolt Store


Colin