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by saratim
Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:55 am
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Wheel arches on 1939 Lanchester La11
Replies: 6
Views: 1241

Re: Wheel arches on 1939 Lanchester La11

To secure the inner rear wheel arch in the position I used the Pan Head Screws . I know you were looking for the more definite option but here’s the thing you can also use the pop rivets to avoid any issue of corrosion too. At one point the screw will expose the bare metal too. So using a pop rivet ...
by saratim
Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Job Lot Unified Nuts and Bolts
Replies: 10
Views: 2262

Re: Job Lot Unified Nuts and Bolts

A hex wrench is super useful when it comes to driving bolts or screws because of its hexagonal head at the end. It is very light in weight and comes in very handy for the smallest tasks around the house. The hexagonal sides of the wrench help prevent damage which makes it very easy to turn it around...
by saratim
Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: steering box oil plug for E20
Replies: 8
Views: 2572

Re: steering box oil plug for E20

Personally, I think it’s a staple to have a set of good quality Allen wrenches in your toolbox. They make your life easier to drive bolts and screws because of their hex-shaped heads. It may just seem like a simple shaped piece of metal but it is proven to be very useful in my life. The ones I bough...
by saratim
Mon Oct 05, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Use of stainless steel bolts and copper slip in aluminium
Replies: 6
Views: 2506

Re: Use of stainless steel bolts and copper slip in aluminium

When stainless steel bolts are over-tightened using a cheat bar or other tightening apparatus, combine it with the lack of an anti-seize compound and you've got a bolt that will gall over time. When galling occurs under these circumstances, the nut and bolt are essentially welded together, making re...
by saratim
Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: Drilling holes in dense concrete
Replies: 5
Views: 1639

Re: Drilling holes in dense concrete

You should not utilize SDS drill bits in a standard drill. The chuck on a standard rotating or hammer drill is not designed for SDS drill bits, so the bits can be loose, damage the drill and affect the quality of your overall work. Your work is a bit simpler, concrete screws are a good choice and us...
by saratim
Mon Jul 27, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Driving About
Replies: 11
Views: 3029

Re: Driving About

I think that's a good one, I am bored too...
by saratim
Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Use of stainless steel bolts and copper slip in aluminium
Replies: 6
Views: 2506

Re: Use of stainless steel bolts and copper slip in aluminium

You should consider Albany County Fasteners in case you need any kind of fasteners or tools in the future.
They are best in Sayreville, NJ.