track rod nut size?
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hi


could someone please tell me what the size the nut is on the track rod end.

the one that locks the track rod end in place.


thanks
josh

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1/2" unf

I seriously doubt it!

thanks paul!

im confused as to how nuts and bolts are measured.

a 1/2" spanner won't fit it though will it?

thanks
josh

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Threads are measured on the nominal diameter of the threaded part, NOT the spanner size (apart from very old Whitworth shite, but don't worry about that).

On a mini there are the following common sizes

1/4" thread - 7/16" spanner (e.g. gearbox to block bolts)
5/16" thread - 1/2" spanner (used in lots of places)
3/8" thread - 9/16" spanner (e.g clutch slave cyl bolts)
7/16" thread - 11/16" spanner (e.g. ball joint nuts)
1/2" thread - 3/4" spanner (e.g. radius arm nuts)

as tom says!

also if your stuck for a nut for locking the rack rod end an old mini wheel nut will fit

ok as usual great info there lads!!

i will order some more nuts and bolts as i have seemed to of run out of a few sizes!

thanks
josh

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Namrick used to do a mixed selection pack of UNF sizes, with plain and nyloc nuts, plain and spring washers, all plated. If they still do then it is well worth buying.

Just looked, yes they do, at £16 its a bargain too.

http://www.namrick.co.uk/acatalog/Home_Mix...s__48.html#a339

thanks for the link tom :)

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