TR2/3/3A ¼ fine square nuts

[sp53]

¼ fine square nuts. I cannot seem to weld the cage for the ¼ fine nuts. The metal might be too thin. Plus the square nut is too small by about 1/16 and will spin in the cage if not held from the back. I got my last batch from Moss, and it looks like they are the only one who sells the ¼ fine square nuts and cages. Has anyone found a different supplier?

Steve

 

[bobhustead]

I recall punching a hole in the ears of the cages and "spot" welding within the hole. you can crush the tabs that hold the nuts to make them the right size.
Bob

 

[charleyf]

There was a post about 1-2 months ago regarding getting some better sized nuts at TRF.
I used the cages from TRF and was able to weld them on without problems.
Charley

 

[mctriumph]

Yes the nuts are small regardless of the source. The fix is to weld the cage on, with a bolt
in the nut, then squeeze the sides a little and mig two diagonal corners .Problem solved.
Mad dog

 

[auprichard]

Actually, the nuts are not small regardless of the source. I recently bought a supply from The Roadstar Factory and they are the correct size.

 

[mastaphixa]

McMaster Carr also carries them.

 

[CJD]

I ran into issues both ways. I had to hand-make some larger square nuts to fit some cages, and I had to hand make some cages to fit some of the nuts. It was quicker than ordering and waiting to see if they came in the correct size!?!

 

[mctriumph]

CJ, a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do. Nuts, well they're up to the MAN doin the work.
Mad dog