In a message dated 9/5/2003 7:39:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
rhjgaj@pacbell.net writes:
> I'm surprised that no responded to the inquiry about TR3 bolt head sizes
> and explained that the bolt heads of "Whitworth" English bolts do not
> conform to the American bolt head sizes. Therefore US wrenches will
> either be too small or will slip.
OK, someone will happily correct me if I'm wrong here, but I don't believe
one will find many "Whitworth" or other older British-style fittings on the
TR.
ISTR that Standard Motor Company was one of the earlier automakers in England,
after World War II, to go to primarily "US" fittings, with some notable
exceptions on various components made by outside suppliers such as SU or
Lucas.
--Andy Mace
*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er,
Triumph Herald engine with wings.
-- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)
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