Various Fasteners
AN Airframe Bolts
Aerospace hardware, primarily AN (Air Force/Navy), MS (Military Specification) and NAS (National Aerospace Standard) and used throughout the racing industry, have been around for over 30 years. This basic group of fasteners have remained unchanged because of their rigid quality control standards and they do the job!The AN hex head, fine thread, aircraft-spec bolts, have a minimum tensile strength of 125,000 psi, and a minimum shear strength of 75,000 psi. Superior to "Grade 8" tension bolts, for almost all shear load race car applications.
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Proper use of these AN bolts requires the use of washers.
Self locking nuts are available in both a standard height and a thin version (approximately 25 - 30% thinner)
Jam
nuts, used for locking the threaded portion a rod-end bearing, in both right and left handed , SAE fine threads. Starting at 1/4"-28
and running through 3/4"-16. Note, with their narrow width and fewer threads to torque, they should be replaced often.
Jet nuts
are a reduced hexagon, self locking, reduced height nut, used in reduced clearance
or high heat applications. Available from -3 (10-32UNF) to -8 (1/2-20UNF) sizes,
plus various metric sizes. The method of locking is by an elliptically deformed
head, and repeated use will diminish it's locking capability while being harsh on
threads. If you have an
application that requires repeated removal of a fastener, such as on a gearbox
cover, the standard AN self locking nut would be a better alternative.
Aluminum Aero washers provide a cleaner airflow and
larger clamping area, when using button head fasteners to mount wings or
their end plates.
Available for 1/4" or 3/16" diameter threaded fasteners, with a
1" outside diameter.
1/4" ID, 1" OD Part# 3Z1569
3/16" ID, 1" OD Part# 3Z2721
Captive (safety) Washers
Cad plated, steel (sold in pairs)
5/16"ID, 7/8"OD, .170"
thick Part# 1Z2531
3/8" ID, 1" OD, .200"
thick, Part# 1Z2532
7/16" ID, 1.125"OD, .220" thick, Part# 1Z2533
1/2"ID, 1.25"OD, .220" thick,
Part# 1Z2641
Frequent body panels removal, requires a quick release fastening method, and two of the most popular items are the terry spring and hood pin.
Terry Body springs and Hooks. Sold in pairs, these well proven fasteners are one of the best ways to hold body parts to any racecar. The spring allows a panel to be nudged, and then pulled back into place, lessening possible damage. part# 7J1055
Captive Hood Pins. Sold in pairs, these heavy-duty, captive latch, steel hood pin assemblies, never have you looking for the clevis pin. The 1/4" steel, spring loaded clevis pin always stays attached to the stainless steel retainer plate, which is riveted or bolted to the hood surface. The 7/16" diameter steel hood pin is 4-1/2" long. part# 7J1215
This slide latch comprises of a sliding bar, which is assembled to a housing /
mounting plate, which is used when riveted to a panel. This assembly engages
onto a bush which can be riveted or screwed to the support member.
Zinc Plated Latch #7J1650
Zinc Plated Bush 11/64" id. #7J0249
These natural rubber, double ends male/male, vibration mounts are designed to
absorb the transmission of vibration between your vehicle and whatever piece of
equipment that it is mounted to. 50 durometer for use up to 1500
F. Also used as a power takeoff point, when wiring gauge and switch panels.
| Part # | Thread | A | B | C | D |
| 1U2541 | 8-32 inch. | .625" | .50" | .50" | .50" |
| 1U0288 | 10-32 inch. | .56" | .375" | .50" | .375" |
| 1U0554 | 1/4-20 inch. | 1.0" | .625" | .75" | .625" |
Call for metric, other thread sizes or styles.
Safety Wire. Stainless steel annealed
type 302, used to secure bolts or hardware subject to vibration. Available in 1 lb.
dispenser can. MS20995.
Wire diameters of, .025", .032".
Safety Wire, .025", Part# 9U1837
Safety Wire, .032", Part# 9U1069
