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Hi Everyone,
Searched previous threads (sorry), but cannot find this information, so would appreciate some help.....
What thread is the electrical connection on the fuel level sender unit (on tank)? I think there was only one type, but just in case, this is for an RP.
All the best,
Colin
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Hi Colin
I am 90% certain that they will be BA (Probably 4 BA which is 3.6 mm OD), a thread type favoured by Smiths and Lucas for electrical terminals.
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If my memory serves me correctly they are BSF not BA.
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My RP sender unit ....
The electrical connection is 5 BA
The six screws to fix the unit to the tank are 5/32" BS Whitworth (same as Meccano)
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Meccano screws fit
Meccano Nuts and Bolts are 5/32" Whitworth
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Ah yes thank you guys, 5/32 BSW, sorry for my red herring with BSF!
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Hi Chaps,
That's all great info. I too, like the idea of having a bit of meccano on the car.
Thanks to everyone.
Colin
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05-10-2021, 08:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-10-2021, 08:22 AM by Robert Foreman.)
As Henry said,
5BA for the electrical connection and 5/32" Whitworth for the sender screws. The sender screws are available from the Autovac people.
