Sourcing a screw

Newco
https://newcoproducts.com/fasteners/specializedfasteners.htm
https://newcoproducts.com/new/ferrari/knurled_nut_knobs.php

 

This: https://www.ricambiamerica.com/20091302-battery-cover-nut.html

 

Can I ask a question about that nut? What is the purpose of the slot around the base?

Thanks, Franny

 

Normally they are panel nuts and would have a retention clip to keep it attached to the panel.

 

Ahhh... That totally makes sense... So, would it be like a "C" clip or those sort of "R" shaped retainers that usually through a rod? Do you have a photo?

Thanks!

Franny

 

They were a butterfly type of clip that I have not seen available anywhere.

 

I will have to look at mine, I always assumed it was a metric C clip.

As shown, our sponsor Ricambi has these battery cover nuts, and the smaller air box nuts too

 

I believe this is the clip. Unobtainable. Please someone prove me wrong and find a source for these clips. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

Is there a special large O.D. circlip to go with it, or does it use a standard one?

 

Ricambi doesn’t send a clip.
A standard one will work. I use a hardware store C-clip on my cover plate. But if you want original, it’s the one I posted above. NLA

 

the closest type to the original would be a 'crimp on' style of c-clip also called an 'X washer'.

 

Thanks so much for all the info! That is a neat looking little clip. Can be too hard to make. I wonder why they were removed on my car... Not sure why someone would do that.

Franny

 

I often wonder if all those random bits I see on eBay came from my car... who has my tool kit?!?

 

I would think the clips are likely to get caught up in the slotted hole in the cover when the nut is unscrewed and ping off.

 

Thanks. I actually posted earlier, about #6, so I didn't see you pics. I don't know why the post appeared out of order - blame it on the new FChat

 

Lol. I’m with you. I had to relearn how to add that photo.... and it placed 2 of them. I’m not sure why they are trying to reinvent the wheel