Bonnet mounted spare

[AU_88]

I just had my curiosity jogged. For the past three years I have made the bolts and spare tire thing work by only using one bolt. the PO didn't have the correct parts so I have never seen how it is actually supposed to be. Can someone take an aerial shot of the correct way to mount the tire to the bonnet using the bolts?

That would be awesome, I need to order a wheel and buy a tire as well, but i would really like to see a picture of the setup. You ever make it down to Auburn Crankin?

[crankin]

You ever make it down to Auburn Crankin?

I was there for the Clemson game. Its about 4 hours in a regular car...I am sure that it would turn into a 8 hour trip in the rover.

[AU_88]

I was there for the Clemson game. Its about 4 hours in a regular car...I am sure that it would turn into a 8 hour trip in the rover.

True. Let me know next time you head down...

[Donnie]

It is a combination of the carb, fuel pickup getting clogged, and fuel filter getting clogged. Ive already dropped and cleaned the tank, just couldn't get everything out. So I try and change the fuel filter pretty often and clean it out that way. I will probably have to drop the tank again.

If you have a lot or rust in your tank as I did in a truck years ago. I went to my oel furnace man & got an oel furnace filter & mounted it to the frame ahead opf my ele fuel pump...They are much LARGER & take a longer time to restrict fuel..

[RoverForm]

Can someone take an aerial shot of the correct way to mount the tire to the bonnet using the bolts?

not sure if this is correct, or if this'll help you... but here's how my spare was mounted from the PO.

top of photo points directly to windscreen.

[Terrys]

I think I may have all that on my rear door... Now if I can get it to run for longer than 30 minutes. Just got stuck on a 4 lane.

Nothing from the rear door spare mounts goes on the bonnet mount.

[Bertha]

not sure if this is correct, or if this'll help you... but here's how my spare was mounted from the PO.

top of photo points directly to windscreen.

looks like you have the longer hold downs. They are mounted upside down. This was probably done that way because they are for a fatter tire/whell combo (usually military application) The typical ones that usually come with standard Rovers, are a bit shorter to accomodate a thinner tire. The idea is that the brackets sit level under the bolt.

[xsbowes]

Your balance weights are incorrectly placed also, should be on the rim.

[AU_88]

looks like you have the longer hold downs. They are mounted upside down. This was probably done that way because they are for a fatter tire/whell combo (usually military application) The typical ones that usually come with standard Rovers, are a bit shorter to accomodate a thinner tire. The idea is that the brackets sit level under the bolt.

Can you take a picture of this?

[stomper]

This is how the hold downs are suppost to work.

[AU_88]

Is there anywhere where you can get these parts from?

[TedW]

I have two brandy new bolts if anyone wants them.

Lemme know via PM.......................

[scatterling]

NICE

Your balance weights are incorrectly placed also, should be on the rim.

[Terrys]

Is there anywhere where you can get these parts from?

The bolt is available from Paddock, Cradock, and others. RDS has had them. It is NOT a 1/2" USF bolt, it is 1/2" BSF, (16tpi) and the head is oversized, same as lugnuts, 1 1/16". It has a long shanks with an antivibration insert in the first few threads.

The Clamp has not been available for a while. I just sold a set last week, and only have one left, which I'm keeping. Lots of the parts people like Don Flye, will have them.

Years ago, I made up a couple dozen clamps and had them galvanized. It was essentially a Tee, made out of 5/16"x2" flat stock, had a tit on each end that fit into three lugnut holes, and had 2 holes that lined up with the two in the pie pan. It was way easier to use than the individual Z shaped LR clamps.

[AU_88]

The bolt is available from Paddock, Cradock, and others. RDS has had them. It is NOT a 1/2" USF bolt, it is 1/2" BSF, (16tpi) and the head is oversized, same as lugnuts, 1 1/16". It has a long shanks with an antivibration insert in the first few threads.

The Clamp has not been available for a while. I just sold a set last week, and only have one left, which I'm keeping. Lots of the parts people like Don Flye, will have them.

Years ago, I made up a couple dozen clamps and had them galvanized. It was essentially a Tee, made out of 5/16"x2" flat stock, had a tit on each end that fit into three lugnut holes, and had 2 holes that lined up with the two in the pie pan. It was way easier to use than the individual Z shaped LR clamps.

How much are the clamps worth? I could maybe make some if there is demand. Maybe someone could send me some dimensions...