what size are my nuts?

[phatmanmike]

1981 merc 40hp 2 cylinder.<br /><br />i lost the nuts that hold the carb on. what size is the threads on those studs. im at my witts end. ive been to boaters world, home depot, lowes, west marine and even my buddys garage. what freeking size are they!?!?!?!?!?!<br /><br />i have some 5/16 x 18 nuts, but the thread size is different. ive pretty much figured out the 5/16 part, but what is the freekin' thread size, and if you have 2 spare ones, please send them my way! <br /><br /><br />ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhahahahahahaha

 

[Trent]

Re: what size are my nuts?

Think Metric..

 

[T_I_M]

Re: what size are my nuts?

5/16 fine thread , not coarse.Merc p# 64809

 

[achris]

Re: what size are my nuts?

5/16 UNF(24 tpi). Any reasonable hardware shop should be able to help you out.

 

[bbalcer]

Re: what size are my nuts?

Alright, that main topic question could have been reworded....

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: what size are my nuts?

..... but you STILL looked!

 

[Elmer Fudge]

Re: what size are my nuts?

Gee! a squirrel could've given ya the answer

 

[Motor Boater Bill]

Re: what size are my nuts?

Can't walk? Too big.<br />Can't find 'em? Too little.<br /><br />Anything in between is OK.

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: what size are my nuts?

Originally posted by SmokerOwner:<br /> Alright, that main topic question could have been reworded....

I thought it was great. The correct answer is "big brass ones".<br /><br />-W