Needed - studs

Slacey · February 22, 2005, 12:26

Guys, as a backup plan I need 4 M8x40 studs reasonably quickly.
I have tried loads of local places without success, anyone know where I can source some from?

SteveJ · February 22, 2005, 12:37

Quote from: "Slacey"Guys, as a backup plan I need 4 M8x40 studs reasonably quickly.
I have tried loads of local places without success, anyone know where I can source some from?

Should be able to buy M8 threaded bar from B&Q Warehouse - just cut it to length. (This assumes you dont have a strange thread pitch requirement)

markiii · February 22, 2005, 13:07

unfortunately they need to `1.25mm pitch

just tried by me and everywhere has 1.5mm but no 1.25mm

Comer · February 22, 2005, 13:18

Screwfix? Next day delivery.

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp;jsessionid=3AJ0UYGHTZS1RCJO2C1CJ0Q?_dyncharset=UTF-8&q=m8+stud&n=&pn=1&pd=1&pi=1&cn=1&cd=1&x=0&y=0

heathstimpson · February 22, 2005, 14:43

Quote from: "Comer"Screwfix? Next day delivery.

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp;jsessionid=3AJ0UYGHTZS1RCJO2C1CJ0Q?_dyncharset=UTF-8&q=m8+stud&n=&pn=1&pd=1&pi=1&cn=1&cd=1&x=0&y=0

I would have thought that this is the standard 1.5mm pitch

GSB · February 22, 2005, 15:13

Are you sure they're 8mm?

8 x 1.25 is the the more "normal" sizing for these threads, i.e. ISO Metric Course. The ISO Metric fine 8mm stud has a thread pitch of 1.00mm. My wall chart doesn't show a standard thread of 8x1.5mm

I only ask as I had trouble getting threaded stock the same size as the manifold to cat joint studs, which are 10x1.25 ISO metric fine threads.

Darth Paul · February 22, 2005, 15:52

Sorry, couldn't resist. s:D

s:D

Slacey · February 22, 2005, 16:38

This is the info I got on what I require... does this help you engineer types any?

M8x1.25x40mm You can even take an M8 bolt and cut the head off which makes a stud

heathstimpson · February 22, 2005, 16:43

Just checked 1.25 is the normal pitch on a Metric course M8 thread.

Slacey · February 22, 2005, 16:44

Quote from: "heathstimpson"Just checked 1.25 is the normal pitch on a Metric course M8 thread

So... I can just buy some M8 threaded bar and cut it up?

heathstimpson · February 22, 2005, 16:46

Quote from: "Slacey"
Quote from: "heathstimpson"Just checked 1.25 is the normal pitch on a Metric course M8 thread
So... I can just buy some M8 threaded bar and cut it up?

As far as I can see yes. I may even have some spare at work. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

GSB · February 22, 2005, 16:50

Quote from: "Slacey"
Quote from: "heathstimpson"Just checked 1.25 is the normal pitch on a Metric course M8 thread
So... I can just buy some M8 threaded bar and cut it up?

Yup, but if you wanted a more "OEM" installation, I think that the stock cylinder head to exhasut manifold studs are the same size.

heathstimpson · February 22, 2005, 16:53

If you let me know the length and number I will try and cut them up for you tomorrow.

Slacey · February 22, 2005, 16:57

Quote from: "heathstimpson"If you let me know the length and number I will try and cut them up for you tomorrow.

Heath, as above - I guess that the x40 is 40mm long?

If that's the case, I need four - and thanks! s:D

s:D

heathstimpson · February 22, 2005, 17:00

Quote from: "Slacey"
Quote from: "heathstimpson"If you let me know the length and number I will try and cut them up for you tomorrow.
Heath, as above - I guess that the x40 is 40mm long?

If that's the case, I need four - and thanks! s:D s:D

Is the length precise of about 40mm give or take .5mm s:?: :?: s:?:

Slacey · February 22, 2005, 17:03

Give o take I would think - there will be a small amount protruding from the nut so I don't think it really matters Heath.

heathstimpson · February 22, 2005, 17:52

Quote from: "Slacey"Give o take I would think - there will be a small amount protruding from the nut so I don't think it really matters Heath.

Will cut up tomorrow and post to Marks house Thursday. What is Mark's surname as I keep having to just put Mark on the parcels s:?: :?: s:?: s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

markiii · February 22, 2005, 17:54

Jones,

cheers Heath

Chris · February 22, 2005, 19:26

Mark,

these sound like the studs i got for the fitting meet. They were from the kwik-fit type place just a little further on from halfords for future reference..

markiii · February 22, 2005, 19:30

LOL great minds Chris, we didn't use them in teh end (sorry) so should still be 4 in my draw.

heathstimpson · February 23, 2005, 08:29

Quote from: "markiii"LOL great minds Chris, we didn't use them in the end (sorry) so should still be 4 in my draw.

Are these the correct size before I go and cut some up s:?: :?: s:?:

markiii · February 23, 2005, 08:30

I honestly don't know heath.

If you could cut them anyway it would be best to be on the safe side

heathstimpson · February 23, 2005, 08:31

Quote from: "markiii"I honestly don't know heath.

If you could cut them anyway it would be best to be on the safe side

Will do s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Slacey · February 23, 2005, 09:09

It looks like we are going to need them Heath, as the proper ones don't look like they will make it here by Friday!

Thanks to everyone who has helped with this s:D

s:D

heathstimpson · February 23, 2005, 12:21

I have made 4 x 40mm length and two spares that are about 0.5mm short. They have been sent in the post today so please confirm Mark that you have received them as I can always knock up a few more if they go missing s:? :? s:?

Needed - studs

Darth Paul