nut size Escort MK1 spring mount plates

[ceki74]

Hi,

I have blasted and painted my spring mount plates.
For re-assembly I want to use new self-locking screw nuts.
But it seems that they are not metric screw nuts like we use in Austria and which are easy to get.
Anyone who knows which type and size they are that I can order the correct ones online?


(its only a symbol pic - not my mount plate, because the nut looks good here. mine is pretty used up)

thank you & best regards
Karl

[rallyrob]

The imperial difference is 5/16 unc if you thought it was m8x1.25 or unf if it's a fine thread.
Or 3/8 unc or unf if you thought it was m10, again depends on whether its a coarse thread or fine thread.

[Forest_rallying]

The imperial difference is 5/16 unc if you thought it was m8x1.25 or unf if it's a fine thread.
Or 3/8 unc or unf if you thought it was m10, again depends on whether its a coarse thread or fine thread.

I always thought the nuts were M12 on the bottom shocker mount, although it's about 35 years since I last used that type of mount.

[rallyrob]

I always thought the nuts were M12 on the bottom shocker mount, although it's about 35 years since I last used that type of mount.

I suppose they might be on a Mk2 mount, not on a Mk1 though.

[rallyrob]

I always thought the nuts were M12 on the bottom shocker mount, although it's about 35 years since I last used that type of mount.

Must admit I haven't used one for years either.

[notenoughtime]

I’ll try and check tomorrow
I have both mk1 and 2 at the workshop

[GavinR]

Mk2 is M12 according to the Thread Thread http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=109172

Mk1 probably 7/16" UNC

[ceki74]

Hi,

I'm tending a bit to 1/2" UNC.
The wrench size with which I opened the "old" nut was 19mm.
I read that 1/2" UNC nuts do have a wrench size of 3/4" (which is 19mm) too.

By the way, the link to the Thread Thread is great!
I think I will use it for building up a little spare-stock of screws and nuts.

best regards
Karl

[Miniliteman]

Mk2 is M12, Mk1 is 1/2".

[ceki74]

Thank you, already ordered!

best regards
Karl

[Forest_rallying]

I suppose they might be on a Mk2 mount, not on a Mk1 though.

Sorry Rob I never noticed it was for a MK1.