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MG TD TF 1500 - Single square nut missing

I was able to repair all my capture nut housings on the side curtain box. I took the box out and was easily able to bend those four back into shape; the four on the front side I was able to squeeze back into pretty good shape using vice grips etc. I think they will do just fine.

Now I'm cleaning up the 1/4 BSF 26tpi countersunk screws and the nuts themselves. Unfortunately, I've lost one, and I don't have a BSF tap set, or I would make my own.

I put a call into Abingdon spares (searching the archives that seemed the only place that has them) but I thought I'd ask; maybe someone has a spare one?

For want of a nail...

Geoffrey M Baker

Geoff, I have a "nail" for you. I need your snail mail address. Street address and zip will do.
Jim Merz

Hi Geoffrey,

I thought that a set of 3/16 to 3/8 BSF taps and dies were part of a T series tool kit. If not they should be along with a TIG welder, a Centre Lathe, a Plasma Cutter, a Stretcher/Shrinker and if you need to do any body frame work a large Band Saw. Joviality aside, BSF taps and dies are easy to find second hand in the UK and are inexpensive since few people now need them.

Jan T
J Targosz

Jim,
It's
Geoffrey Baker
3150 E Pima St
Tucson AZ 85716

Thanks!
Geoffrey M Baker

Jan, I'll start looking for a tap and die set on ebay!
Geoffrey M Baker

Geoff, I put one in the mail to you just now.
Good luck with your car.
Jim Merz

Thank you so much, Jim!
Geoffrey M Baker

Jim, it arrived yesterday. Thanks kindly!
Geoffrey M Baker

british tools and fasteners should have what you need. Regards, Tom

http://www.britishfasteners.com
tm peterson

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