Nutty Questions

[Jason Laster]

David and Craig,
I'm not sure what atf means but I can assure you that the copper plated 12mm mechanical lock nuts used on Mercedes Benz, at least that's where I found them, work fine for a very long time.

I believe it is across the flat (i.e. a 12mm wrench will fit that nut instead of the regular 13mm wrench.)

[Dennis Vogel]

is held on with a 6mm bolt almost exactly where number 1 is pointing. There is also one more 6mm bolt holding it on near the fuel pump if you had a picture.

Not to belabor this, but do know the length and / or part number for the 6mm bolts? Per the images from the parts catalog, I am not able to see where they are identified. Thanks.

[Jim Wayman]

I believe that the bolt that attaches the flapper box the the heat exchanger is M6X12 (12mm long). It should be accompanied with a 6mm wave washer. How many of the M8 nuts do your need (2?). Also, how many of the M6X12 bolts do you need. I can supply them. PM me at hiway9999@hotmail.com

Jim Wayman

[Dennis Vogel]

Lifetime supply, ...
https://smile.amazon.com/Plated-Finish- ... 310&sr=1-1

While not original, these seemed like the correct spec and finish so I ordered some. Be aware that a 12 mm wrench will not fit on these despite what the description says, and they are much darker in color than the photo on the website.

[Martin Benade]

They actually take a 13 mm wrench?

[Geoff Fleming]

ATF...'across the flats'

[Doug McDonnell]

Geoff You mean it's not Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms?

[Vic Skirmants]

Geoff You mean it's not Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms?

Isn't it now Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives? Sounds like a great picnic get-together. I'll bring the chips.

[Wes Bender]

They added the "E" back in the 70s, but those of us that dealt with them back then still refer to them as the ATF. It was quite an experience having an agent come out to check our powder magazines who had only inspected wineries. The guy who came to check our Sunset Magazines (no pun intended) insisted that he keep his firearm on his person. Said it was regulations. I handed him the keys to the magazine but asked that he not go inside until I was a safe distance away. They got better (and a lot smarter) eventually.