[Tigers] air cleaner stud

[Will Seay]

Ron,
I still have my car's original carburetor.  I'll try to get some pictures
and measurements tomorrow.

Will - 382001570
Tigers at embarqmail.com


On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:35 PM Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:

> Jim
>
>                 The stock stud has a ½” hex pad which is .19” thick for
> the top cover standoff to rest upon.
>
> I have not check this clearance with the stock part but I will when I get
> a chance.
>
> This stock stud on the Holley carb should work but I don’t know.
>
>
>
> Ron Fraser
>
>
>
> *From:* Jay <jay.laifman at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2021 3:20 PM
> *To:* Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
> *Cc:* Tigers <tigers at Autox.Team.Net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] air cleaner stud
>
>
>
> I don’t know.  But I do know that when I first got the Tiger, with stock
> air cleaner, but Holley carb, I overtightened the air cleaner nut.  This
> caused the top to bow, and hit air intake tubes in the carbs.  The car ran,
> but not well.  It took a while, but I was sure glad when I solved that
> one.  I don’t know if the stock carb doesn’t have this problem, or if the
> modified parts prevent this from happening.  But, I thought I’d mention it
> in case it helps make sure the fit is right.
>
>
>
> On Jan 21, 2021, at 11:48 AM, Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Anyone have pictures of these original stock parts?
>
>
>
> 1224657                Stud – air cleaner
>
> 9550040                Nut – ¼” UNC
>
> 9067015                Washer, ¼” plain              ¼” x ½” OD
> 16-gauge steel
>
>
>
> Also looking for the length of the stud.
>
> The stud I have is 3.78” long.
>
>
>
> I originally thought the stud was a modified Ford part but looking at the
> stud it looks formed to this length not cut.
>
> There is no Ford part # associated with the air cleaner stud part only the
> Rootes # - made me curious.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> To all – stay well, stay safe
>
>
>
> Ron Fraser
>
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