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[Pippin-the-peridot-mini]

Hi Need to know which thread (UNC,UNF,etc.) the engine studs are on the bottom (block side) for a slightly dodgey mounting to a engine stand don’t want to ruin the studs so I’m trying to find a bolt to replace them. All help is taken.

Cheers

[nicklouse]

Loads of studs on a block also loads of bolts.

 

the threads on the bottom of the block to gearbox are a UNF form thread. Oil filter are a UNC form alternator bracket is UNF form and the threads at the back of the engine are UNF form (clutch end).

 

but knowing exactly which ones you are on about would help.

[Pippin-the-peridot-mini]

Sorry for being unclear I meant the studs on the top which go through the head.

[GraemeC]

The thread in the block for the head studs is 3/8" UNC.

 

However these are about the last place you would bolt a block to an engine stand, which is why Nick gave you just about every other option!

Edited by GraemeC, 02 September 2022 - 01:14 PM.

[gav]

Mini A And A+ Engine stand adapter for Sealey Clarke engine stand Austin | eBay

 

Not mine by the way but might help you.

Edited by gav, 02 September 2022 - 02:46 PM.

[Gaz66]

Some dodgy welding on that plate! Lol

[PoolGuy]

Some dodgy welding on that plate! Lol

To be fair mine doesn't look at bad and it's had the engine and gearbox hanging on it for extended periods.

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Edited by PoolGuy, 02 September 2022 - 06:11 PM.

[Shooter63]

Some dodgy welding on that plate! Lol

To be fair mine doesn't look at bad and it's had the engine and gearbox hanging on it for extended periods.

Your gearbox is in the wrong place

Shooter

[gazza82]

Some dodgy welding on that plate! Lol

To be fair mine doesn't look at bad and it's had the engine and gearbox hanging on it for extended periods.

Your gearbox is in the wrong place

Shooter

Absolutely not ... when the engine was designed that's where they were meant to go ...

All 803cc and 28hp of Austin's finest ... Morris was still making side-valves then!

Edited by gazza82, 02 September 2022 - 08:19 PM.