Best Answer DeadSquare , 05 June 2023 - 09:59 AM
It would be easier to extend the rocker studs by cutting the top off your BMC "T bolts" to make a connector.
Clean them really well, and the top of the rocker studs and Lock-tite them. Do the same with a 5/16" UNF setscrew and cut off the head. Provided that you measure several times before cutting, your extended stud will engage the "too short" T bolts.
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Posted 05 June 2023 - 08:53 AM
Bought a second hand alloy rocker cover quite a few years ago - just tried to fit it but the T bolts aren't long enough ? can you get longer T bolts ? I notice that the rocker cover does not have recesses in the top where the bolts would go ?
any idea what rocker cover I have and what bolts I can use to fit it ? Its currently missing the spacer on each bolt and I had to cut down the rubber - rocker cover gasket not leaking at the mo but for how long ? !
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Posted 05 June 2023 - 09:54 AM
Fit longer studs.
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Posted 05 June 2023 - 09:59 AM Best Answer
It would be easier to extend the rocker studs by cutting the top off your BMC "T bolts" to make a connector.
Clean them really well, and the top of the rocker studs and Lock-tite them. Do the same with a 5/16" UNF setscrew and cut off the head. Provided that you measure several times before cutting, your extended stud will engage the "too short" T bolts.
On The Road
Posted 05 June 2023 - 11:12 AM
Cheers for the replies - excellent advice - I've got thread locker I can use and appreciate the details regarding the set screw spec - shame I cut the rubbers .......
thanks again
Up Into Fourth
Posted 05 June 2023 - 11:52 AM
Cheers for the replies - excellent advice - I've got thread locker I can use and appreciate the details regarding the set screw spec - shame I cut the rubbers .......
thanks again
Have dry runs without Lock-tite.
The first thing that I do in these sorts of circumstances, is to reach for the plasticine. Fix a lump around and above the stud and test to see how far your T bolt is from where you wish it should be. If there is less than 1/4" you might have to reduce the height of the studs, or pack the T bolt with washers. (or both)
On The Road
Posted 05 June 2023 - 12:10 PM
Cheers for the replies - excellent advice - I've got thread locker I can use and appreciate the details regarding the set screw spec - shame I cut the rubbers .......
thanks again
Have dry runs without Lock-tite.
The first thing that I do in these sorts of circumstances, is to reach for the plasticine. Fix a lump around and above the stud and test to see how far your T bolt is from where you wish it should be. If there is less than 1/4" you might have to reduce the height of the studs, or pack the T bolt with washers. (or both)
good tip regarding plasticine - cheers
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