From tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com  Thu Mar  5 12:51:24 2026
From: tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com (Tim .)
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:51:24 +0000
Subject: [Shop-talk] LED power cord
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Thanks to all who responded.

The biggest thing for me was not knowing what the connectors were called. Somehow, I had never heard "barrel connector" before. Sigh

tim
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From: Shop-talk <shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Tim . <tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2026 2:51 PM
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Subject: [Shop-talk] LED power cord

Hi all

Are there extensions or longer options for this type of power cord? I've looked some online and really don't find what I want?but then again I AM search challenged.

I need upwards of six to eight feet (or more) and would rather run a thin cord where I can hide it in the top window trim (instead of a thicker extension cord with this plug sitting out in the open above a window.

Thanks
tim
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From fishplate at gmail.com  Mon Mar  9 14:23:34 2026
From: fishplate at gmail.com (Jeff Scarbrough)
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:23:34 -0400
Subject: [Shop-talk] Studs vs. Bolts
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I'm putting a Triumph Spitfire 1500 engine together, and the fuel pump I
have requires a spacer.  I've lost the studs that were on the car, and a
5/16-24 x 1-3/4 stud is scarce around here.

I can easily get a 5/16-24 x 1-1/2" bolt which should have the same
effective length so as not to hit the camshaft.  Is there any practical
difference between a stud and a bolt in this application, other than the
slight challenge of keeping all the parts lined up while I get the bolt
started?

 -- Jeff
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From dirtbeard at gmail.com  Mon Mar  9 16:29:52 2026
From: dirtbeard at gmail.com (Douglas Shook)
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:29:52 -0700
Subject: [Shop-talk] Studs vs. Bolts
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I think you are good with the bolts. The worry of replacing studs with
bolts mostly is concerned with aluminum blocks where one could wear out the
threads if it required frequent removals. I do not think either one is a
consideration in your case.

As you said, a little trickier, perhaps getting the gasket, pump and holes
lined-up, but even that seems very doable.

On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 1:49?PM Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm putting a Triumph Spitfire 1500 engine together, and the fuel pump I
> have requires a spacer.  I've lost the studs that were on the car, and a
> 5/16-24 x 1-3/4 stud is scarce around here.
>
> I can easily get a 5/16-24 x 1-1/2" bolt which should have the same
> effective length so as not to hit the camshaft.  Is there any practical
> difference between a stud and a bolt in this application, other than the
> slight challenge of keeping all the parts lined up while I get the bolt
> started?
>
>  -- Jeff
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