Best source for 8 mm head studs...
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misteright1_99
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I have heard mcmaster carr mentioned........
Pablo
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Not sure what our plans are for tomorrow....I thought full threads weren't kosher - but it's got to be better than the China junk!
Skyliner70cc
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Pablo,
Did you use acorn nuts on your head studs? I find that these commonly damage the threads on our engines.
Did you use acorn nuts on your head studs? I find that these commonly damage the threads on our engines.
Pablo
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Yes. I AM an idiot. I just kept thinking: Someday I'm going to get some nice 8mm nuts....
Now I will!
Skyliner70cc
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No, you aren't. I also learned the hard way about acorn nuts and many other issues that can go (doesn't mean they will) wrong with our chinese 2 stroke kits.
Here is a tip that is risky to fix your bike without having to buy new studs. If you have a thread die, clean the stripped thread out with the die and then install the stud reversed but definitely JB weld the stud on the bottom. Reversed install means damaged thread are screwed/jb welded into block. A cheap quick fix to get you back on the road but I would understand perfectly if you wanted new studs.
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hi paul; i went to fastenall in n.bemd for my all thread a stick of 6mm and 8mm is only about twelve bucks, i cut it with a dremel and then double nut to insert stud, denut, add lock washer and one nut torque and double nut. i had already purchaced the nuts and washers at true value. we dont have tractor supply co. in washington, but dels tractor supply is its subsidiary, they have the rubber roller parts for that nice chain tensioner. we can meet anytime and ill get some oil too. mitch happy 4th
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Met with Stude13 today - Really cool guy to talk to. He has a heart of gold and about as many projects as all of us!
The bummer is - the threaded rod he has is 8mmX1.25 - so now we know - some HT engines have 8X1.25 studs others have 8X1.00 threads - dang.
I'm a bit stuck right now. But Stude13 did turn me on to a local Fastenal that I didn't know was there.
The bummer is - the threaded rod he has is 8mmX1.25 - so now we know - some HT engines have 8X1.25 studs others have 8X1.00 threads - dang.
I'm a bit stuck right now. But Stude13 did turn me on to a local Fastenal that I didn't know was there.
Pablo
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No my studs are exactly 109mm long. They are indeed M8X1.00mm pitch.
Anyhow - Fastenal.com is deceiving. What part # did you order?
http://www.fastenal.com/catalog_pages/2008/3-227.pdf
The almost say they have them, but they really don't.
Punch in 120mm long and get this: M8-1.0 x 20mm 8.8 DIN 961 Full Thread Zinc Hex Cap Screw | Fastenal
10:1 your threads are 1.25 and mine are 1.00
Anyhow - Fastenal.com is deceiving. What part # did you order?
http://www.fastenal.com/catalog_pages/2008/3-227.pdf
The almost say they have them, but they really don't.
Punch in 120mm long and get this: M8-1.0 x 20mm 8.8 DIN 961 Full Thread Zinc Hex Cap Screw | Fastenal
10:1 your threads are 1.25 and mine are 1.00
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Walter F.
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Fastenal Part # (SKU) 38641. When I'm looking at the capscrew this is what is in my browser---http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=38641
Price is a whopping 35 cents--- Don't be fooled by the picture, scroll down and look at the length in the drawing 120mm. I think they have 110mm also. My catalog looks different than yours, you might have to go to the store.
Walter F.
Price is a whopping 35 cents--- Don't be fooled by the picture, scroll down and look at the length in the drawing 120mm. I think they have 110mm also. My catalog looks different than yours, you might have to go to the store.
Walter F.
Pablo
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Yeah I'll just go to Fastenal tomorrow. It's really close to my work. By every indication, 38641 is a 20 mm bolt.....but I'll hope it's 120mm.
Don't think there is a 110mm, but 120mm should work fine, with a washer or two. I have some nice washers and wave washers.
Don't think there is a 110mm, but 120mm should work fine, with a washer or two. I have some nice washers and wave washers.
Pablo
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Let me know how you come out--
Problem (soon) solved!! I went to Tacoma Screw today at lunch, and bought a full meter of M8-1.0 material in Grade 8.8 equivalent material.
I could be riding tonight.