rhino_mac Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hi guys, daft question. I've just had a rocker cover rechromed for my TR3a and I want to put new nuts on that hold it down so they are nice and shiny too. For the life of me, I can't find a reference to them on the Moss site - only weird Triumph branded blingy ones and I just want standard ones. Does anyone have an idea of the size or a supplier? Thanks Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hi Richard I believe mine are standard 5/16" UNF nyloc nuts. I also put new fibre washers on just to ensure no oil seeps between the cover and stud. Regards Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 5/16"UNF. Nylocks. You should really renew the copper washer and dont overtighten! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino_mac Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks chaps! The chromer had to bash the new rocker cover into shape around the fixing area due to over tightening by the previous owner so keen not to make the same mistake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I use 5/16" UNF nylocs over a largish plain washer which is over a slightly larger rubber washer. This makes for a good seal. I think I used a plumbing tap washer. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hi Folks, I use a blind grommet with a hole for the stud. On top sits a concave washer held down with the 5/16" nyloc. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hi Folks, I use a blind grommet with a hole for the stud. On top sits a concave washer held down with the 5/16" nyloc. Roger That would be a normal (seeing) grommet then Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Not quite !!! Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Hi guys, daft question. I've just had a rocker cover rechromed for my TR3a and I want to put new nuts on that hold it down so they are nice and shiny too. For the life of me, I can't find a reference to them on the Moss site - only weird Triumph branded blingy ones and I just want standard ones. Does anyone have an idea of the size or a supplier? Thanks Richard I can not see the problem. items 12-13-14 on this page of standard rocker cover. http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/engine/cylinder-head-fittings/cylinder-heads.html - I agree I also listed the shiny dome nut from an MG for the posers. Fits TR2-6 rocker covers http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/nut-dome-5-16-unf-14b2685.html Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Webster Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 You could also consider sealing with a Dowty washer, which is a metal washer with a bonded oil proof sealing insert. This will enable you to get a good seal without having to turn down so tight that an ordinary rubber washer oozes out or as in the case of a harder sealing washer so tight the rocker cover starts to deform. Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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