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This has to be the most esoteric of all the pages. Here you will find a list of the bolts of the MGTD by type and position. I will tell you exactly what bolt went where, by head type, logo, thread, length, washer types, and other details. I will also tell you which way the head and nut were positioned if possible. Bolts are grouped by location. Due to the complexity and variance of this task, this will be an evolving list, needing as much feedback as you can provide me.

Note: Only bolts that are visible from the exterior will be covered. The exception is under the hood.

The following is the key for the washers:

L Lock washer
F Flat Washer
FW Fender Washer

Note: If two items are put together by a bolt, the bolt will be included in the item that the bolt head is on.

Body

Front Spash Pan

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
Chrome Screws 4 N/A Phillips     Chrome F Cap     Same as on rear splash
Front Tabs 2 Newton R
or
Bees 45R55		 1/4 W     Black L, FW Cap      

Front Wings

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
Front 4 Newton R 1/4 W BSF     FW 1/4 W L    
Rear 8 Newton R 1/4 W BSF     FW, L Cap      
Sheet Metal Screws 4   Round Phillips #8              
Light Arm 4     BSF       1/4 W F, L    
Sidelamp 4     BSF       3/16 W L   Front nut had wire clip

Running Boards

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
Running Board to body 6   3/16W BSF 3            

Bonnet

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

Rear Wings

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

Rear Splash Pan

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
Chrome Screws 2   Phillips     Chrome F Cap     Same as on front splash
Under bumper bolts 2 LCR 5/16 W     Black F, L Cap      

Body Bucket and Doors

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

Firewall

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
Firewall to body tub 16 None 1/4 W BSF 2 ½ Body Color       Black Putty between firewall and body bucket
Firewall to body tub 6 None 1/4 W BSF 2 ¾ Body Color       Black Putty between firewall and body bucket

Chassis

Bumpers

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
Carrige 5   Carrige     Chrome   5/16 W L Black  
To frame rear  2 Richards 5545R
or
LCR		 7/16 W     Black F, L Cap     Large spacers
Overriders 4 LCR 5/16 W     Black L        

Engine

This list compiled with the help of Dave DuBois.

Note: See the pages on engine fasteners for more details.

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
CAMSHAFT THRUST PLATE 2   2BA
3/16W		 5 - 0.80MM
6 - 1mm		 5/8           ACTUALLY FOUND IN 2 ENGINES
FAN TO PULLEY 4   1/8 W 5 - 0.75 mm 1 9/16            
UPPER REAR MAIN SEAL 3   3/16W 6 - 1mm ½            
ROCKER COVER SIDE BOSSES 3   3/16W 6 - 1mm ½            
OIL PICKUP TO BAFFLE 2   3/16W 6 - 1mm 5/8            
BAFFLE TO SUMP 4   3/16W 6 - 1mm 5/8            
OIL PICKUP COVER 1   3/16W 6 - 1mm 5/8           (LATE TD)
OIL PICKUP TO SUMP, 2   3/16W 6 - 1mm 1 ½           DRILLED FOR SAFETY WIRE
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER 2   3/16W 6 - 1mm 1 ½           DRILLED FOR SAFETY WIRE
OIL PUMP TO BLOCK EARLY
LATE		 4
2		   3/16W 6 - 1mm 2 5/8            
OIL PUMP TO BLOCK EARLY
LATE		 2
4		   3/16W 6 - 1mm 3 5/16           DRILLED FOR SAFETY WIRE
OIL PUMP TO BLOCK 2   3/16W 6 - 1mm 3 ½           DRILLED FOR SAFETY WIRE
OIL GALLERY PLUGS 5   3/16W 8 - 1mm ½            
FRONT BEARING PLATE TO BLOCK 2   3/16W 8 - 1mm 5/8            
TIMING CHAIN COVER TO FRONT BEARING PLATE 2   3/16W 8 - 1mm 5/8            
CAM BEARING DOWEL BOLTS 2   3/16W 8 - 1mm 5/8           DRILLED FOR SAFETY WIRE
CLUTCH TO FLYWHEEL 6   1/4W 8 - 1mm 3/4            
ENGINE MOUNT CRADLE TO FRONT BEARING PLATE 4   1/4W 8 - 1mm 3/4            
GENERATOR ADJUSTING LINK 1   1/4W 8 - 1mm 3/4            
GENERATOR MOUNTING BRACKET TO BLOCK 2   1/4W 8 - 1mm 3/4            
CLUTCH CABLE BRACKET TO SUMP 2   1/4W 8 - 1mm 3/4           (EARLY TD)
OIL FILTER SUPPORT BRACKET 3   1/4W 8 - 1mm 3/4           (EARLY TD)
TIMING CHAIN COVER TO FRONT BEARER PLATE 2   1/4W 8 - 1mm 3/4           (2 BOLTS FROM REAR OF BEARER PLATE)
WATER OUTLET ELBOW TO HEAD 4   1/4W 8 - 1mm 7/8            
AIR CLEANER ELBOW TO CARBURETOR 4   1/4W 8 - 1mm 7/8            
WATER PUMP 1   1/4W 8 - 1mm 7/8           (SHORT BOLT)
SUMP TO BLOCK 10   3/16W 8 - 1mm 7/8           (CENTER BOLTS)
SUMP TO TIMING CHAIN COVER 2   3/16W 8 - 1mm 7/8           (DEEP HEAD)
WATER PUMP (LONG BOLT) 1   1/4W 8 - 1mm 1            
REAR PLATE TO HEAD 4   Phillips 8 - 1mm 1           (* SCREW HEAD)
BELL HOUSING TO ENGINE 10   1/4W 8 - 1mm 1            
BOTTOM GENERATOR MOUNTING 2   1/4W 8 - 1mm 1            
SUMP TO BLOCK 2   3/16W 8 - 1mm 1 1/8           (DEEP HEAD SLOTTED - REAR 2 BOLTS)
GUDGEON PIN CLAMP BOLTS 4   13mm 8 - 1mm 1 1/4           (ORIGINAL BOLTS HAD 1/4W HEADS)
TIMING CHAIN COVER TO ENGINE 3   1/4W 8 - 1mm 1 7/8            
TIMING CHAIN COVER TO ENGINE (2 LOWER BOLTS) 2   1/4W 8 - 1mm 2            
ROD BIG END BOLTS 8   13mm
1/4W		 8 - 1mm 2 1/4           (WITH SELF LOCKING NUTS) (DRILLED FOR COTTER PIN)
ROCKER TOWER 4   1/4W 8 - 1mm 3 5/16            
CARBURETOR TO MANIFOLD 4   5/16W 10 - 1.5mm 3/4            
FLYWHEEL TO CRANKSHAFT 4   3/8W 10 - 1.5mm 7/8           DRILLED FOR SAFETY WIRE
STARTER TO BLOCK 2   5/16W 10 - 1.5mm 1            
ROCKER TOWER 4   5/16W 10 - 1.5mm 3 ½            
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT/STARTING DOG 1   5/8W 12 - 1.5mm 7/8           (CAN USE 1 1/8 SAE WRENCH)
TIMING GEAR TO CAMSHAFT 1   3/8W
19mm		 12 - 1.5mm 1           (SOME BOLTS COME WITH THIS LARGER HEAD)
ENGINE BREATHER PIPE CLAMP BOLT 1   3/16W 1/4 - 26 BSF 1 1/4           (SOME OF THESE MAY BE 6 - 1mm)
DISTRIBUTOR CLAMP PINCH BOLT 1   1/4W 1/4 - 20 W 1 3/8           (EARLY TD)
CLUTCH RETURN SPRING BRACKET TO SUMP 1   1/4W 5/16 -22 BSF 3/4            
AIR CLEANER TO CARBURETOR 4   1/4W 5/16 -22 BSF 3/4           (TD MKII)
TOP GENERATOR MOUNTING BOLT 1   1/4W 5/16 - 18 W 5/8           (5/16 - 18 SAE BOLT FITS)
OIL FILTER HOUSING 1   5/16W 3/8 - 20 BSF 4 ½            

Transmission

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

Rear Axel

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

Front Suspension

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

Rear Suspension

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

Radiator

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

Miscellaneous

Seat Hardware

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

Windshield

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
Windscreen Upright Studs - Acorn 2   5/16 5/16 BSB       Acorn Brass 'D' Chrome BSB stands for British Standard Brass and has 26 tpi
Windscreen Upright Studs - Wingnut 2   5/16 5/16 BSB       Wing Dome Chrome Studs are screwed into castings and are pinned from both sides.

Dashboard

Name Qty Logo Wrench Thread Length Finish Washer Nut Washer Finish Comment
                       

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