what is this for ? behind fuel tank

[volrod544]

I am wondering what this tube with a thread in it is for (i dont recall anything being in it when i got the car) and more importantly what thread is in it -7/16 unf or bsf ? -it is in the panel behind the fuel tank and im sure Taupe made one for his restoration.
Pete[frame][/frame]

[ManyMinors]

It carries the bolt which secures the spare wheel clamp.

[chesney]

They changed in production, near enough when the series V Minors were brought in. I'm sure that the early thread at least is a BSF size. I think

[volrod544]

just found my answer on Taupes restoration-http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... 5.mentions 7/16" bsf.
bit more searching and i found a pic.can now see what its for !
Pete[frame][/frame]