PhilW 403 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Rob You should PM Jo. I Know they are in a container on the way to the USA. If he knows you want some he will then add you to his list for when they arrive. There are a few people who want them but hes not sure how many sets he has left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marob 0 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Black bolts and washers with centres redone and lips and barrels polished is the plan... Thanks Phil. Will do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Final Edition 195 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks Rob and Phil, PM sent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Crashley 8 Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 hello jo, thanks for getting in touch, will the washers be ready on your return or will you be placing an order then. if the latter approx how long. all the best Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Final Edition 195 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Hi Dave I have placed a new batch order and hope to have them delivered to my USA address by early April. If they are not with me by the time I return to the UK I'll post them out from the USA when I return on the 15th April. Sorry for the delay, supplier issues! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EricL 1 Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hi Jo, I just pm regarding the compomotive"hat washers".I also need a complete set ,80 count to somplete my compomotive split wheel restoration. Thanks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Final Edition 195 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Hi everyone, my new batch of M6 aluminium washers have arrived. I will be in the UK between the 7-14th April. I'll pm those that have expressed an interest shortly... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Essex 14 0 Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Hi, excellent article! Are the domed washers still available? If so what sort of cost are we talking about for 100 of them? Regards Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Final Edition 195 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Hi Kev, thanks for your interest, DM sent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dr_jayhart 81 Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Might need a few more sets of washers if they are still available. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Final Edition 195 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 I have a few sets left, I'll DM you soon... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Critter1 0 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 On 25/06/2019 at 14:30, Final Edition said: I have a few sets left, I'll DM you soon... This is my first post here. I’m restoring a set of CX500s and I would love to pick up a set of your washers. Please let me know the best way to handle it. Justin, Sacramento (708)980-0163 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Final Edition 195 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hi Justin, I'm based in San Francisco nowadays so it will be easy to get some washers across to you. I'll PM you shortly, I think I have a few sets left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Critter1 0 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Final Edition said: Hi Justin, I'm based in San Francisco nowadays so it will be easy to get some washers across to you. I'll PM you shortly, I think I have a few sets left. Thank you! If you have the decals, I would get a set of those as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dr_jayhart 81 Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 My bolts have gone rusty any others had this issue? I’ve bought now black stainless but they snap. Peed off. Has anyone got a supplier for black high tensile m6 cap bolts that don’t rust. Going to have to do mine again ☹️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Final Edition 195 Posted March 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Hi Jason, it's a dilemma when rebuilding Compomotives. You either fit stainless steel bolts and accept they are more brittle or install 12.9 tensile steel ones and paint them black after installation to protect them from rust. I have fitted both in the past. Realistically stainless steel ones are fine. I torqued mine to 25 ft lbs but I've heard Compomotive originally only quoted they should be tightened to around 18 ft lbs. Mine never snapped and would be adequate for all conditions unless you over-steered into a curb! What value did you torque your bolts to? When fitting 12.9 tensile steel bolts the black coating offers little corrosion resistance, hence the need to paint them after installation to cover them from the elements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dr_jayhart 81 Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Hi, I fitted all high tensile and they rusted. Planned to replace with stainless and took 2 out. Planned to re do them one at a time in the hope the seal wouldn’t be broken but tyre went down. Tried tourqing them to 26 but they snapped. Now plan to put the high tensile back in with lots of mastic hope they seal and paint them. I’ve a 10 mom paper punch. Will make a template to fit over just the bolt heads mask off and spray with hammer it’s smooth satin paint from a. Rattle can. Hope it works. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Molli 1 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Hi folks. Can you ship a set of washers to Finland? You can contact me via email : [email protected] -Molli 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcslocum 97 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Most SS bolts you can buy are nowhere near strong enough for the loads induced when torquing or the loads seen in operation. I will not use them in structural applications on any car. They are good for adding a little bling to your car. I did some quick lookup for you to show the difference: Stainless Steel 18-8 bolts: From this we can see that 18-8 SS (304SS) commonly used in off the shelf bolts is only about 20% the yield strength of a 12.9 bolt. Please take them out of your wheels. Edited May 13, 2020 by jcslocum 1 Quote Jon - 1984 Esprit Turbo Link to post Share on other sites
dr_jayhart 81 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Interesting info. I have now taken them out of the wheels and made a template to mask the wheels leaving the bolt heads showing and have sprayed them with satin black hammerite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcslocum 97 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 OK, good to hear! You and others will be much safer.... Quote Jon - 1984 Esprit Turbo Link to post Share on other sites
Donut 0 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Hi Wat a brilliant writeup. Thanks for the information. Do you have any of the washers left? Thanks Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Final Edition 195 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thanks for your interest Gary and Molli. I have a new batch of washers built up, PM's sent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lotusfab 3,313 Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 I didn’t torque my bolts to 25 ft lb. When I look up the recommeded torque for a 6 mm 12.9 grade bolt its far less? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lotusfab 3,313 Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 i have made these wheels several times now. I use a 4 mm round nitrile rubber cord glued at the end to fit the slot. No sealant at all on the faces. Then when the wheel is bolted together smear sikaflex in a band over the joints. Leave for 24 hrs before putting tyre on. When inflated the sikaflex is pushed into the gap and makes a perfect seal in addition to the rubber bead. I have had no leaks using this method and its very easy to dismantle the wheels later if needed. Tyre can be removed and replaced, but then there is a risk of leakage, depending on how they installed the tyre. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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