Briggs and Stratton oddity
I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote:
I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim A layer of rust making a 9mm bolt oversize -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
Briggs and Stratton oddity
On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote:
I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? My 3/8" socket would be at least 9.525mm, likely larger for a little clearance. If this was a 3/8" bolt I would be surprised you squeezed a 9mm socket onto it, unless it was a 12 sided socket? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Briggs and Stratton has a US heritage so could well be imperial sizes. |
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On 25/02/2021 18:51, alan_m wrote:
On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. A layer of rust making a 9mm bolt oversize The standard dodge is to use the larger spanner and then to fill the gap with the tapered end od a large flat screwdriver. |
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alan_m wrote:
On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim A layer of rust making a 9mm bolt oversize Nope. Definitely 9.5mm. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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Tim+ wrote:
I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim Um, that is 3/8" ... I keep both socket sets here. Such an occurrence here, would not even result in an eye roll. We just alternate between the two socket sets, "until something fits". With a lawn mower, the engine is made by one shop, the deck and handle by another shop, with thousands of miles between 'em. You're lucky the engine block is not made of plastic. They tried that. Imagine how carefully you'd have to torque the bolts then. "Oopsy, crack, too much torque" Paul |
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alan_m wrote
Tim+ wrote I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. A layer of rust making a 9mm bolt oversize Can't see it growing that much that way. |
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On 25/02/2021 18:51, Fredxx wrote:
On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm.Â* WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? My 3/8" socket would be at least 9.525mm, likely larger for a little clearance. If this was a 3/8" bolt I would be surprised you squeezed a 9mm socket onto it, unless it was a 12 sided socket? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Briggs and Stratton has a US heritage so could well be imperial sizes. Is the right answer. Could even be BSF/BSW. Although Hayter is British (I used to work with a member of the family). |
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On 25/02/2021 19:36, Paul wrote:
You're lucky the engine block is not made of plastic. They tried that. Imagine how carefully you'd have to torque the bolts then. "Oopsy, crack, too much torque" I've just replaced the plastic carburettor on my Briggs and Straton engined lawn mower. The third party compatible carb cost around £10 (inclusive of postage). The only metal on the carb is the butterfly flap, the inlet needle to the float chamber, the pin that is the pivot point for the float, and the two bolts that hold it together. I will strip down the one I took off but a can of carb cleaner recommended for refurbishment could almost be the same cost as the replacement carb. Also, all gasket kits also seem to be the same price as a the third party carb replacement - luckily the gaskets are robust and a replacement is not required for the carb I removed. -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote:
I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim 3/8" is 9.525mm -- Cheers Clive |
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On 25/02/2021 20:39, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm.Â* WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim 3/8" is 9.525mm Ignore me. Been said. -- C |
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Paul wrote:
Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim Um, that is 3/8" ... Found a 3/8€ inch ring spanner eventually. It fits rather loosely but better than anything else so far. I keep both socket sets here. Such an occurrence here, would not even result in an eye roll. We just alternate between the two socket sets, "until something fits". With a lawn mower, the engine is made by one shop, the deck and handle by another shop, with thousands of miles between 'em. Yeah but, these are bolts into the engine block. Everything else bolted to the engine is metric. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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Fredxx wrote:
On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? My 3/8" socket would be at least 9.525mm, likely larger for a little clearance. If this was a 3/8" bolt I would be surprised you squeezed a 9mm socket onto it, unless it was a 12 sided socket? I didnt squeeze a 9mm socket onto it. Re-read my post. A 3/8€ spanner fits rather loosely (but usably). I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Briggs and Stratton has a US heritage so could well be imperial sizes. But that wouldnt explain why all the other engine bolts are standard metric sizes. Its just the engine cooling shroud retaining bolts that are odd. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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Clive Arthur wrote:
On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim 3/8" is 9.525mm Yeah but, my micrometer measured at 9.49-9.50. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
Briggs and Stratton oddity
"Tim+" wrote in message ... Fredxx wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? My 3/8" socket would be at least 9.525mm, likely larger for a little clearance. If this was a 3/8" bolt I would be surprised you squeezed a 9mm socket onto it, unless it was a 12 sided socket? I didnt squeeze a 9mm socket onto it. Re-read my post. A 3/8€ spanner fits rather loosely (but usably). I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Briggs and Stratton has a US heritage so could well be imperial sizes. But that wouldnt explain why all the other engine bolts are standard metric sizes. Its just the engine cooling shroud retaining bolts that are odd. What are the other engine bolts ? There are some that work fine with both metric and non metric spanners. |
Briggs and Stratton oddity
On 25/02/2021 20:47, Tim+ wrote:
Paul wrote: Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim Um, that is 3/8" ... Found a 3/8€ inch ring spanner eventually. It fits rather loosely but better than anything else so far. I keep both socket sets here. Such an occurrence here, would not even result in an eye roll. We just alternate between the two socket sets, "until something fits". With a lawn mower, the engine is made by one shop, the deck and handle by another shop, with thousands of miles between 'em. Yeah but, these are bolts into the engine block. Everything else bolted to the engine is metric. Tim What diameter and threads per inch are the bolts themselves? -- Cheers, Roger |
Briggs and Stratton oddity
On 25/02/2021 20:47, Tim+ wrote:
Fredxx wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? My 3/8" socket would be at least 9.525mm, likely larger for a little clearance. If this was a 3/8" bolt I would be surprised you squeezed a 9mm socket onto it, unless it was a 12 sided socket? I didnt squeeze a 9mm socket onto it. Re-read my post. A 3/8€ spanner fits rather loosely (but usably). Sorry! "9mm open ender spanner". I have been known to hammer open spanners successfully too. Sometimes it is useful to have a digital caliper. I fine 1/2" sockets and 13mm are often interchangeable down to tolerances. I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Briggs and Stratton has a US heritage so could well be imperial sizes. But that wouldnt explain why all the other engine bolts are standard metric sizes. Its just the engine cooling shroud retaining bolts that are odd. You might get a clue from a thread gauge. The pitch on threads is more accurately defined. |
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On 25/02/2021 20:59, Rod Speed wrote:
"Tim+" wrote in message ... Fredxx wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm.Â* WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? My 3/8" socket would be at least 9.525mm, likely larger for a little clearance. If this was a 3/8" bolt I would be surprised you squeezed a 9mm socket onto it, unless it was a 12 sided socket? I didnt squeeze a 9mm socket onto it. Re-read my post. A 3/8€ spanner fits rather loosely (but usably). I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Briggs and Stratton has a US heritage so could well be imperial sizes. But that wouldnt explain why all the other engine bolts are standard metric sizes. Its just the engine cooling shroud retaining bolts that are odd. What are the other engine bolts ?Â* There are some that work fine with both metric and non metric spanners. 11mm and 7/8" are interchangeable, and as I've said 1/2" and 13mm can be generally used interchangeably, so can 14mm and 9/16". It all depends on the quality of spanners/sockets. |
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On 25/02/2021 20:49, Tim+ wrote:
Clive Arthur wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim 3/8" is 9.525mm Yeah but, my micrometer measured at 9.49-9.50. I think the 3/8" - 9.52mm is treated like an upper limit. So 9.49-9.50 is a quality bolt. Shame about the 3/8" spanner! |
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On 25 Feb 2021 at 19:21:56 GMT, "Tim+" wrote:
alan_m wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim A layer of rust making a 9mm bolt oversize Nope. Definitely 9.5mm. Tim That's 3/8" AF with pretty high precision. -- Roger Hayter |
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"Fredxx" wrote in message ... On 25/02/2021 20:59, Rod Speed wrote: "Tim+" wrote in message ... Fredxx wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm. WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? My 3/8" socket would be at least 9.525mm, likely larger for a little clearance. If this was a 3/8" bolt I would be surprised you squeezed a 9mm socket onto it, unless it was a 12 sided socket? I didnt squeeze a 9mm socket onto it. Re-read my post. A 3/8€ spanner fits rather loosely (but usably). I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Briggs and Stratton has a US heritage so could well be imperial sizes. But that wouldnt explain why all the other engine bolts are standard metric sizes. Its just the engine cooling shroud retaining bolts that are odd. What are the other engine bolts ? There are some that work fine with both metric and non metric spanners. 11mm and 7/8" are interchangeable, and as I've said 1/2" and 13mm can be generally used interchangeably, so can 14mm and 9/16". It all depends on the quality of spanners/sockets. Yeah, thats what I meant. If they other engine bolts are all the same size, and is one of the ones you listed, it wouldnt be at all surprising that they are all non metric given that its B&S. |
Troll-feeding Senile ASSHOLE Alert!
On Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:18:46 +0000, Fredxx, the notorious, troll-feeding,
senile smartass, blathered again: FLUSH About time you two endlessly babbling senile twits got a hotel room! Eh, smartass Freddie? BG |
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American stuff often seems to have illogical sizes, what about the thread
itself? Brian -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "Roger Hayter" wrote in message ... On 25 Feb 2021 at 19:21:56 GMT, "Tim+" wrote: alan_m wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I can't believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim A layer of rust making a 9mm bolt oversize Nope. Definitely 9.5mm. Tim That's 3/8" AF with pretty high precision. -- Roger Hayter |
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On 25/02/2021 19:21, Tim+ wrote:
alan_m wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim A layer of rust making a 9mm bolt oversize Nope. Definitely 9.5mm Nope, definitely 3/8" Briggs are Yankee - its all imperial Tim -- €œBut what a weak barrier is truth when it stands in the way of an hypothesis!€ Mary Wollstonecraft |
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On 25/02/2021 20:02, newshound wrote:
On 25/02/2021 18:51, Fredxx wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I happened to stumble upon an old Hayter electric start lawnmower chucked into the long grass by a road whilst out for a jog the other day so Ive brought it home to see if its repairable or has any bits worth salvaging. I started stripping it down and all the bolts were regular metric sizes until I came to remove the engine cooling cowling. 10mm socket too big, 9mm too small. It did occur to me that they might not be the original bolts so I tried all the AF and Whitworth spanners that I have. No joy. Eventually dug out a cheap 9mm open ender spanner that could be forced on with a bit of percussive persuasion. Im now inclined to think that they are original as they all match and my micrometer measures them up at 9.5mm.Â* WTF is the point of that?? How many socket sets include a 9.5? My 3/8" socket would be at least 9.525mm, likely larger for a little clearance. If this was a 3/8" bolt I would be surprised you squeezed a 9mm socket onto it, unless it was a 12 sided socket? I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Briggs and Stratton has a US heritage so could well be imperial sizes. Is the right answer. Could even be BSF/BSW. Although Hayter is British (I used to work with a member of the family). It is UNF or UNC. UNC is coarse for cast iron. UNF is the more normal. 9.5mm is a shade under 3/8" a 3/8" AF should have fitted it like a glove. Almost certainly a 1/4" bolt diameter. -- "In our post-modern world, climate science is not powerful because it is true: it is true because it is powerful." Lucas Bergkamp |
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 25/02/2021 19:21, Tim+ wrote: alan_m wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim A layer of rust making a 9mm bolt oversize Nope. Definitely 9.5mm Nope, definitely 3/8" Briggs are Yankee - its all imperial Well I guess it is 3/8€ after all. Just seems odd that so many of the engine bolts seem to be metric but not these ones. Live and learn. Anyone happen to know what voltage the starter motors require? Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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"Tim+" wrote in message ... Anyone happen to know what voltage the starter motors require? Tim normaly 12volt dont ever remember seeing a 6volt on any B&S - |
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Mark wrote:
"Tim+" wrote in message ... Anyone happen to know what voltage the starter motors require? Tim normaly 12volt dont ever remember seeing a 6volt on any B&S Cheers. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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"Tim+" wrote in message ... The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 25/02/2021 19:21, Tim+ wrote: alan_m wrote: On 25/02/2021 18:28, Tim+ wrote: I cant believe that a designer decided that 9 mm would be too weak and that a 10mm would be too cramped for space. Tim A layer of rust making a 9mm bolt oversize Nope. Definitely 9.5mm Nope, definitely 3/8" Briggs are Yankee - its all imperial Well I guess it is 3/8€ after all. Just seems odd that so many of the engine bolts seem to be metric but not these ones. Bet they aren't metric either, just the one that has the same spanner for metric and non metric. |
More Heavy Trolling by Senile Nym-Shifting Rodent Speed!
On Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:58:43 +1100, Fred, better known as cantankerous
trolling senile geezer Rodent Speed, wrote: FLUSH the trolling senile pest's latest troll**** unread -- Bod addressing abnormal senile quarreller Rodent: "Do you practice arguing with yourself in an empty room?" MID: |
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On 26/02/2021 13:10, Tim+ wrote:
Well I guess it is 3/8€ after all. Just seems odd that so many of the engine bolts seem to be metric but not these ones. Live and learn. But have you looked at the actual threads? Just because a metric spanner is a close fit to the head size doesn't necessarily mean it's a metric bolt. Metric spanners are a good enough fit on many UNF and UNC bolts. -- Cheers, Roger |
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