[chbot] Lost nut - need replacement

[Andy Gardner]

Most US engine builders have quietly switched to metric, IIRC.

There's a good chance I've got something suitable around here. You know 
where I am. :^)


On 15/08/23 12:09, Robin Gilks wrote:
> I seem to have lost the nut/locking ring on the ignition barrel of my 
> tractor. This means it is trying to drop down the back of the panel - if 
> it does then it looks like an engine out job to get to it!!
> 
> There is only about 5-6mm of thread to measure so I can't even determine 
> accurately whether it's metric or imperial.
> 
> Based on what I CAN measure it is either 20mm with a 1mm pitch thread or 
> 25/32 or 13/16 with a 28 TPI pitch thread and I guess the overall 
> diameter is 1.25inch/ 32mm and about 0.25inch/6mm thick
> 
> Most likely imperial (John Deere is a US company) but it does have 
> metric parts (Yanmar engine!!)
> 
> Not the sort of stock that Blacks are likely to have but someone might 
> recognise the size as a standard one
> 
> Cheers
> 
> -- 
> Robin Gilks
> 
> 
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