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MG MGA - Top (Hood) wing bolts and socket?

I have just stripped one of my top (hood) wing bolts putting the top up at the weekend (yes - I know it is illegal to put them up in Australia but the boss would not go with me unless it was).
These wing bolts look like they are 5/16" BSF, 22 TPI - another oddity - can this be confirmed?
Are there any tricks in replacing the sockets i.e. Heli-coils etc. What are the quality of the Moss replacements like?
Regards
Mike (1600 roadster)
Mike Ellsmore (1)

Been there, and have a variety of choices for how to fix it, including a source for 5/16-22 Helicoils. See here: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/top/top109.htm
Barney Gaylord

Mike

Out of curiosity why are erected soft tops illegal in Australia?

Steve
Steve Gyles

I just welded standard 5/16 nuts to my frame, seems to have worked for the last 20 years....
dominic clancy

Steve,
Because we live in God's country where the sun always shines, the skies are blue, the roads are good and there aren't too many Poms or septic tanks. (only joking boys)!
Regards
Mike
Mike Ellsmore (1)

Thanks Barney - I should have looked at your site first (as usual).
Mike
Mike Ellsmore (1)

Mike

Good one. I guess I fell for your Ozzie humour.

You can always have my hood for parts. It never ever goes up! (Can't go up; no lugs on the screen). A useless bit of weight behind the seat.

We breed real men and women here.

Steve
Steve Gyles

Mike, I have often done what Dominic suggests, weld a new nut in place. Give me a call this weekend and we will fix it.
Barry
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