Automotive Grade UNF Nuts

[Tatey]

Hi All,

After getting back from my 2 weeks vehicle mechanics trade training with the TA and spending the day at Goodwood Revival (with VIP (for free might i add), due to a very generous mate), I am getting back on with my build.

I have now ordered a new rubber hose for my regulator meaning I will be able to start welding again, so I am trying to get everything prepared for when that arrives. So I have started making the pedal box and I am now trying to source the 7/16 UNF nuts for the seatbelt mounts.

Could anyone tell me where to buy the 7/16 UNF nuts in automotive grade that would be suitable for the purpose of harness mounting points? I have had a look on ebay but there is no mention of grade.

Cheers

[Bonzo]

Hi Simon

Nuts are not normaly grades in the same way as bolts, for general purpose engineering anyways.

Most nuts are usualy grade 8 .... These will be fine for use as a captive nut for the seatbelt mounts.

As far as I am aware, there is no IVA requirement to have 8.8 stamped on the nut, only on the bolts.

Most bolt stockists should keep those nuts in stock. ( Fairly common imperial size )

If you have trouble finding them, my local steel holder keeps them

[flyerncle]

M & S at Newburn ind est does them if you are at home.

Once you whack them with the welder the metalurgy goes out the window so the spec makes no difference ( I think ).