Small washers?

Item 16 in the timing cover diagram...

http://www.oldbritts.com/1973_g4.html




... Washers that go under the points cover / breaker plate studs (#15). Are they "special"? I can't find anything in my extensive collection of hardware that fits the 2BA stud and doesn't interfere with the timing cover casting.

Grind one side to clear as a quick fix.

checked out the dimensions on the original in my 74 Mk2 - .39 OD, .195 ID, .035 thickness. the closest thing I could find is a McMaster-Carr part - https://www.mcmaster.com/90945a740 . it's a mil-spec #10 washer. correct ID, slightly smaller OD. old brits just lists it as a 3/16 washer. I would think they would have the correct replacement. if you have an ace hardware close, check them out. some of the larger stores have some really oddball stuff. they may have something. hope this helps.

Normally electronic stores carry the small screws, they should have the #10 washers

Dave

kommando said:

Grind one side to clear as a quick fix.

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Yes I simply ground away a bit on one side of each washer to fit as well.

Follow up - I ordered a pair from Ella and they fit. Didn't measure them but they're definitely smaller than the hardware store 3/16 washers I have.