Jump to content

which tool sizes?


Recommended Posts

There are a few odd sizes still; I had to run about looking for UNC items for the thermostat housing on the manifold of my 1980 DHC... it's left me very suspicious that there are some mix and match dotted about the car.

Link to post
Share on other sites
On 11/10/2018 at 1:49 PM, DaveR said:

I have an original low mileage 1980 DHC and agree with Ulster TR7, Colin. It seems to be what was in the parts bin. I guess it all should have been metric, but not all was.

Dave

It's left me quite wary, especially when trying to retap threads and I'm not sure what species of tap to actually use... I have both metric and UNF taps and dies, but even fitting a replacement bolt on this or that component becomes a trial until you find that the threads you've selected is actually correct. Just one of the joys of Triumph ownership!

Thanks Jose - I've found those pages on the manual and it appears the engine is all either UNF or UNC and the body / suspension etc is metric.

Re ChippyMike - if you expect the unexpected, doesn't that mean it's no longer unexpected?  :)

Edited by UlsterTR7
Link to post
Share on other sites
  • 5 months later...
On 11/9/2018 at 6:11 PM, TR8IAN said:

All the TR7s and 8s had Metric bolts.

 

Cheers

ian

Except for the engine stuff which is Imperial, UNF and UNC

Link to post
Share on other sites

I've found af sizes on calipers and metric on the both master cylinders. the clutch slave was metric but the thread is so far unknown, but not metric

Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Please familiarise yourself with our Terms and Conditions. By using this site, you agree to the following: Terms of Use.