villa.1 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Guys, quick question: im rebuilding my engine and wanted to find someone who sells mixed packs of stainless nuts and bolts? do i need UNC or UNF? Thanks, Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trtom Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 both. steve stainless is a good guy, google the name maybe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villa.1 Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 both. steve stainless is a good guy, google the name maybe! Much appreciated, i will give him a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PILKIE Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) Steve. Best to go for a big bag of SS UNF with washers etc. UNC's on a TR are very few,so buy them in small bags as you need them. I to would like to know where the best buy for a big bag of mixed SS UNF can be bought from??? Dave Edited March 16, 2008 by PILKIE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Crawley Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 DON'T be tempted to use stainless steel fixings on ANY stressed components; suspension etc. it’s tensile strength is not good & the fixings could fail leaving your car in a mess! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andy p Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Steve.Best to go for a big bag of SS UNF with washers etc. UNC's are very few used,so buy them in small bags as you need them. I to would like to know where the best buy for a big bag of mixed SS UNF can be bought from??? Dave Agree with Dave, judging by the Brown Bible torque settings, UNF are used exclusively in the engine (and pretty much everywhere else). There are a couple of sellers on Ebay I've used for UNF nyloc nuts, might be worth an enquiry : http://stores.ebay.co.uk/stainlessbolts Regards AndyP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Why use weak stainless, anywhere, except for a bit of bling? This lack of easy access to UNF, excpet in glamourous S/S, alarms me! Are we to be elbowed out of the normal supply chain for fasteners, by metric taking over? I went to my usual eBay supplier of N&B (Auruncas), expecting to be able to point you there. I found that they have specialised to exclusively stainless bolts. I don't think that stainless steel is suitable for suspension applications, among others. So I did an eBay search, for "UNF Bolt -stainless". I found three items. THREE! In the whole of eBay! All are N&B packs from eBay shops: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/CHASE-MG-PARTS-STORE http://stores.ebay.co.uk/StayFast-Industrial-Supplies-Ltd and http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Watford-Classic-Cars The other way is to look up "Fasteners" in Yellow pages and talk to the counter staff at your local shop. Even so, I've noticed that mine suck their teeth and whistle when I ask for UNF, but they have always come up with the goods, so far! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TIMS Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) Steve Have a look at http://www.groveco.co.uk/ Andy Challenor is an occasional poster here and ran, and maybe still runs a TR. Very nice guy to deal with, give him a call if you have any questions about what to use where. Usual disclaimer, just a vary happy customer Regards Tim Edited March 16, 2008 by TIMS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kob666e Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Or try these guys, fast efficient service, and all from your computer. http://www.namrick.co.uk/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Crawley Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Or try these guys, fast efficient service, and all from your computer. http://www.namrick.co.uk/ Namrick supplied all of the fixings used on my total rebuild; the fixings were supplied over several orders, some years apart. They have been around some considerable time & there is not much they don't stock or can't get hold of; I never had any problems with them & can confirm service was always fast & efficient. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 This guy is an enthusiast. Stuart may know him, he lives in St Keverne. http://www.stainlessbolts.co.uk/ Also, Quality Suppliers do mixed UNF packs, I bought some there last week. They don't have a website ( ) but they are a quality supplier. 01932 248831 They have s/s and high tensile. Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 This guy is an enthusiast. Stuart may know him, he lives in St Keverne. http://www.stainlessbolts.co.uk/ Also, Quality Suppliers do mixed UNF packs, I bought some there last week. They don't have a website ( ) but they are a quality supplier. 01932 248831 They have s/s and high tensile. Ivor Its not anyone I know although operations like this can hide out for years down here and never be seen operating on the net. A couple of months ago I came across a supplier similar to "Frost" that has been operating about ten miles away for years and I didnt know they were there either! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bat10man Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Like Richard I have used Namrick in Portslade many times and have always found them to be helpful and carry a wide range of stock. regards Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Namrick are excellent I have used them for years and they always provide good service. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fblue73 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Sorry; I just find this amusing since here in the US, we are awash with UNC and UNF available at the local hardware store in Stainless, galavanized, grade 8, grade 5, and plain ole' nickle plate cheap asian produced stuff. Now I will be more than happy to trade any UNF stuff with you guys for BSP, BSPF, Conical etc. that is totally unavaliable without special order over here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Sorry; I just find this amusing since here in the US, we are awash with UNC and UNF available at the local hardware store in Stainless, galavanized, grade 8, grade 5, and plain ole' nickle plate cheap asian produced stuff. Now I will be more than happy to trade any UNF stuff with you guys for BSP, BSPF, Conical etc. that is totally unavaliable without special order over here. Yes its ok for you lot as you wouldnt have anything to do with metric unfortunately over here successive governments have just rolled over and given in to the EU and metrication has crept in everywhere to such an extent that you can no longer go to your local hardware store and buy anything other than metric nuts and bolts. When questioned all you get as a reply is "oh theres no call for it now." So much so that a local hardware dealers about 5 years ago skipped all of their old stock UNF/UNC/Whitworth /BSF nuts and bolts. Unfortunately I only found out afterwards otherwise I would have bought the lot! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Rick Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Stuart, I must just be lucky: We have a local store - AHC Camberley Ltd - who have supplied almost everything I have needed, hex head bolts & screws, nuts, washers, cap head and CSK head allen screws etc etc all in UNF/UNC in a choice of materials and finishes. I have had to cut some down to get the exact length but that's all. I haven't got round to high tensile stuff yet but I'm sure they will be able to supply. Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike ellis Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Stuart, I must just be lucky: We have a local store - AHC Camberley Ltd - who have supplied almost everything I have needed, hex head bolts & screws, nuts, washers, cap head and CSK head allen screws etc etc all in UNF/UNC in a choice of materials and finishes. I have had to cut some down to get the exact length but that's all. I haven't got round to high tensile stuff yet but I'm sure they will be able to supply. Cheers Tony I get my stuff there too. They were a bit slow on a 5/16 Thackery washer though, couldn't have it until the next day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I get my stuff there too. They were a bit slow on a 5/16 Thackery washer though, couldn't have it until the next day! Luxury!!! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grahama Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 And if you're in the Luton area ALFAST ENGINEERING do them as well. http://www.alfast.co.uk/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I get my stuff there too. They were a bit slow on a 5/16 Thackery washer though, couldn't have it until the next day! Had to look up what a Thackery washer was. Found two types, one just a 'double' spring washer, the other with a step in the middle part between the two ends. Any comments about which is superior, or does it depend on the application? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Had to look up what a Thackery washer was. Found two types, one just a 'double' spring washer, the other with a step in the middle part between the two ends. Any comments about which is superior, or does it depend on the application? John John its the double spring type that is usual on TRs used primarily on 4a sliding boot props and 4/5/6 bonnet props. Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piman Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hello all, it is well worth checking with your local engineering merchant. Mine stocks imperial and metric fasteners and also useful for the bsp fittings that you may also need. I would, however, query the reason for using stainless fasteners on an engine? I would also suggest that they are not used anywhere hot as they tend to seize quite easily. Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Just returned from Wheels Day, dearth of TRs. This chap was there, very keen prices, 330-piece packs of mixed UNF s/s (incl washers) £24 at the show, and pretty well every type of fastening you could want, including nice wide spring washers, also full width s/s worm-drive for water hose @ 70p, and 2" s/s exhaust clamps at £5. http://www.wrightsautosupplies.com/index.php I see he was at Race Retro. Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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