Topic: 32 to 36 distributor coil feed nut


nwjm    -- 04-12-2024 @ 11:29 AM
  Is the 8-32 nut brass or steel? If steel is it cad. plated & is it 11-32" in diameter? Lastly is it taller than a hardware store nut?


3w2    -- 04-12-2024 @ 5:45 PM
  Round, slotted, and threaded special nut made of brass, at least double in height of a hardware store 8-32 square or hex nut.


nwjm    -- 04-13-2024 @ 7:02 PM
  Is the outside knurled or smooth? Also is the top slotted? thanks,


nwjm    -- 04-13-2024 @ 7:18 PM
  Does the thread go through the entire nut & the slot crosses the thread ? It must be as tall as the 8-32 stud or slightly taller so a screw driver will tighten the nut. thanks,


3w2    -- 04-14-2024 @ 5:22 AM
  The nut is not much taller than the stud on the coil, slotted on top, and smooth on the outside. You will need to cut a notch in the blade of a cheap flat blade screw driver to clear the stud on the coil when tightening.


nwjm    -- 04-14-2024 @ 1:03 PM
  Thank you, I now understand. Unfortunately there is not an original 32 v/8 close to me that I could look at. I will now machine one. Henry must have made extra money selling specialized screw drivers through his parts dept. He was a crafty business man! I wonder how many of his tool pouch screw drivers were altered? Also would you loose points? Something to think about.


40 Coupe    -- 04-15-2024 @ 4:41 AM
  Third Gen Auto sells the nut.


nwjm    -- 04-15-2024 @ 7:52 AM
  Thank you, I,m working on a fastener order for them but I,ll machine an emergency spare. If I use the diameter between the peaks of a conventional hex nut will I be close to the round diameter?


3w2    -- 04-15-2024 @ 3:13 PM
  Close enough for an emergency spare.


nwjm    -- 04-15-2024 @ 6:45 PM
  Thanks again. Will this special nut that I made tonight be close enough for a spare?


3w2    -- 04-15-2024 @ 10:53 PM
  Looks great!


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