[Shop-talk] Fastener question

[Phil Nase]

> I need to attach an electric fuel pump to a 1960 AH Sprite.  The  
> area I would like to use on the car is a boxed section in front of  
> the rear axle.  I can't get inside to use a nut on the bolt.
>
> Any suggestions on what type of fastener to use to secure it  
> firmly?  The Facet pump came with two self tapping 1/4 x 28 or 32  
> tpi screws.  Will that hold it well enough on thin sheet metal?
>
> I will also need to use some sort of shock absorption behind it,  
> possible just some thin rubber like a grommet?
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/