Keith66 Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Hi All Just a quick question hopefully with a simple answer. Going to be fitting a new hood. I’ve got all of the bits bar the 18 screws and nuts that attach the rubber retaining channels to the frame. Was just going to buy some nice new ones but as I’ve not any of the got the old ones i am unsure of the size. I could get them from Rimmers etc (PX454) but prefer to get such universal items them from a local hardware supplier also i can go stainless, if only I knew the size. Anyone any ideas of the size, imperial or metric as I don’t think it make any difference. Cheers Keith Edited September 11, 2020 by Keith66 missed abit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Hi Keith, I used M4 (or was it M5?), but basically the ones that fit without drilling. Make sure they have a low head because the rubber has to slide over them. I used very thin washers too. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith66 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Hi Waldi I was thinking of M5, but as you say could be M4. Recall how long they were? On the low head thing i might try some Allen type heads as they seem to have very low heads Cheers Keith Edited September 11, 2020 by Keith66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Think I just measured the length I needed and then bought a box Keith. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith66 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Hi Took mine apart a while ago and negligently didn't do that as i should, hence the question. I'm thinking M4 or M5 and about 10mm or so long but thought someone might know they correct size rather than me guessing. Cheers Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Memory only here so double check PX454 is No8 unf x 1/2” long fillister headed screw Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith66 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Hi Peter Hope your memory’s better than mine, as me forgetting to measure the originals is what got me here. A 12mm M4 is about equivalent to a half inch No8, so I shouldn’t be a million miles out. Cheers Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Just remember the heads need to be low enough profile to fit below the seal when it is inserted. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Moss part number is 53K165 round headed screw but there is no reference in the back of their parts book for size, I thought they were all referred there. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Not all are referred to, Peter may know why? Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) I just did my TR6 top. There are 4 longer screws to accommodate the multiple layers of metal in some places. 14 8-32 pan head slotted machine screws, 3/8 inch long 4 8-32 pan head slotted machine screws, 1/2 inch long 18 8-32 nuts, flat washers & lock washers Also, the rubber seal from TRF had an open channel underneath and was well clear of any screw heads. I just lubed it up and slid it in. Edited September 11, 2020 by foster461 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Hi Confusingly on mine, my driver side is flush to window, the passenger side has about a finger gap from frame to window . . any ideas before I pull it apart? Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 On 9/12/2020 at 9:23 AM, AarhusTr6 said: Hi Confusingly on mine, my driver side is flush to window, the passenger side has about a finger gap from frame to window . . any ideas before I pull it apart? Rich The fixings are in slotted holes so may need moving over. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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