Both bolts came out pretty easy in the end, except for the obvious lack of space/leverage! 12mm - 12 point socket was the correct tool!. Thanks for all the help
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Both bolts came out pretty easy in the end, except for the obvious lack of space/leverage! 12mm - 12 point socket was the correct tool!. Thanks for all the help
I suspect that they had buckets of various bolts at factory and when building them there was a “whatever fits works” attitude. I removed the bolts on the brace at bottom of door window frame on my two door. Two bolts imperial headed 7/16. Third and most difficult to access - 10mm but with imperial thread. Who even made stuff like that?
Not really, Land Rovers of that era were pretty consistent in what a particular vehicle gets on the production line. Once an ordinary mechanic has been loose on it though, all bets are off as to what you'll find.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meccles
Commonly found on after market fasteners of Oriental origin. Taiwan used to be notorious for these. Metric heads and UN threads and vice versa. I am sure they were made in the chicken shed by a rice farmer with a second hand capstan or turret lathe and whatever bar stock was to hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meccles
MG had some with BSW heads and metric threads before the MG A and the unholy alliance Morris and Austin to form BMC.