Grommet quest

[tmcarthur]

Looking for the large/medium-sized grommet that passes the combo-gauge capillary tubes on my Bugeye. Moss doesn't list it and neither does BV. Does anybody know a source for this Bugeye-only grommet?
Thanks!
Terry

 

[BlueMax]

You most likely will find them in here https://www.ahspares.co.uk/austin-healey/accessories/Miscellaneous/SELECTION-OF-GROMMETS.aspx

 

[dklawson]

If you are not successful finding the proper part, you may want to go to McMaster-Carr (mcmaster.com) and search for the keyword "pipe grommet". The smallest pipe grommet has a through-hole a bit over 5/16" and fits a 1-1/16" panel hole. I know they are not original but I have used them for things like wiper rack tube grommets for other British cars. They can be stretched a lot. If they cannot stretch enough for this application you could split one with a razor blade, place it over the capillary tube, then Krazy-Glue the joint back together. Of course, McMaster also has traditional grommets but you may find you have to buy a whole bag to get the one piece you need.

 

[tmcarthur]

Thanks guys. I'll check the AH Spares and McMaster to see what I can find.

 

[PeterC]

Actaully, Kelvin Dodd of Moss fame was kind enough to list the grommets that Moss carries at
https://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=54262
It's at Hardware and supplies and subset electrical system.

Peter C

 

[nomad]

Thanks Peter, that's very handy!!

Kurt.

 

[Jim_Gruber]

A useful link I saved to my Tech reference file for future use.