"Andrew Cleland" <ajc219@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>
> Thanks Badger. The plate arrived today from Rimmers (pricey @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
£11, but
> they're the only people who seem to sell it and it's a genuine part).
>
> It looks like the holes are around M8, but I'll need to measure
properly.
> There are no holes on the block yet, but assuming M8 is a good fit, then
I
> have the necessary drills & taps, along with a box of nice M8 stainless
> button-head cap screws which should do nicely. I imagine Loctite is
> recommended.
5/16 UNC is very similar to M8, so you'll probably be ok with what you
propose, and yes, loctite is your friend in this instance. You need a
decent
torque on them as well though, about 12 lbft from memory.....?
Badger.
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