Hi there,
Trying to buy withwortah stuff in germany is a quite expensice experience.
As my wife will travel to cenral london next week: any idea where she could buy a tap and die set in ww sizes?
Thanks for your help and inputs,
steffen
Help with tools
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MarkyB
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Re: Help with tools
"Once you break something you will see how it was put together"
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JOWETTJAVELIN
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Re: Help with tools
Whitworth taps and dies are common at flea markets over here and should only set you back a few quid.
I presume this is for something other than a Minor, as they used mostly AF sizes?
I presume this is for something other than a Minor, as they used mostly AF sizes?
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IaininTenbury
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Re: Help with tools
Gneral rule of thumb with Minors is that anything mechanical - engine, gearbox, axle etc is AF size and anything body related, ie suspension, doors, wings etc is BSF (British Standard fine) which is the fine thread version of Whitworth. Offhand I can't think of any actual Whitworth threads on Minors, though both Whit. and BSF use the same spanners etc.
cheers
Iain
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Fairmile Restorations.
'49 MM, '53 convertible, '55 van, and a '64 van.
Marina p.u., '56 Morris Isis Traveller, a '59 Morris JB van, a'66 J4 van, a '54 Land Rover, Land Rover 130, Renault 5, '36Railton, '35 Hudson, a Mk1 Transit and a Sherpa Camper...
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Re: Help with tools
And don't forget that the drain plugs in the back axle, gearbox and sump are BSPT (British Standard Pipe Tapered) as used by plumbers. Regards, Mike Nash.
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Re: Help with tools
Thanks to all of you. To state now that I`m confused would hit the target 
As I`m deep in body work I`ll try first to get a BSF
As I`m deep in body work I`ll try first to get a BSF