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Nylon spacers for headlights screws

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  1. timemachine

    timemachine Karting

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    #1 timemachine, May 7, 2015
    Hello All,
    Was changing the front light bezel on my 90 TR because it had a crack in it...when removing the screws I noticed that only half of them had the plastic washers on them. I called several parts places and it seems they're no longer available. So I am going to tool up a replacement part. Does anyone know what the material is? I think nylon, but before spending the money, I want to make sure I make them out of the correct material or something suitable for the application. Any information is appreciated.
    John
     
  2. Jaguar 15

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    #2 Jaguar 15, May 7, 2015
    Ace Hardware has various size plastic washers you can start with to "tool up".
     
  3. teveo

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    #3 teveo, May 7, 2015
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    #4 lear60man, May 7, 2015
    OSH also has a good selection. But Home Depot ran my local OSH out of town.
     
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    Jaguar 15 Formula 3

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    #5 Jaguar 15, May 7, 2015
    Yup, A nice Osh disappeared here in Huntington Beach also.......
     
  6. timemachine

    timemachine Karting

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    #6 timemachine, May 7, 2015
    The actual part has a .400" OD with a .280" ID and is about .030" thick.
     
  7. Rifledriver

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    #7 Rifledriver, May 7, 2015
    Ah, good old Orchard Aerospace

    Used to be a great source for odds and ends to make a job happen.
     
  8. lear60man

    lear60man Formula 3

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    #8 lear60man, May 7, 2015
    "Orchard Aerospace" Thats a great description. Now if im lucky, I just search the surrounding bins in the pull out drawer at HD. Chances are some other customer just put the bag of metric bolts im looking for three slots over.
     
  9. timemachine

    timemachine Karting

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    #9 timemachine, May 28, 2015
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    Well I got the new parts in today, from the pic you can see the new part is on the left and the OE on the right...If anyone finds themselves in need of 1 or 2 just PM me and I'll get a couple out to you.
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  10. 302Tim

    302Tim Formula 3

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    #10 302Tim, Jun 6, 2015
    Received washers today from JM (Timemachine)--perfect reproductions. I (we) truly appreciate the time, $, and effort that went into taking this on--thanks a million! (BTW your PM box is full).
     
  11. timemachine

    timemachine Karting

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    #11 timemachine, Jun 7, 2015
    Tim,
    You're welcome...Glad you like them. If anyone else needs some let me know.
    JM
     
  12. Melvok

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    #12 Melvok, Jun 21, 2015
    That what this Forum is for imo !!! Perfect example of helping each other !
     

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