source for taper pins

[Erich]

Hi All,

I'm on the hunt for taper pins for the gearbox levers which push on the bearing carrier to disengage the clutch. I've asked a couple of cherished suppliers who don't have these. I'm having some difficulty finding them here in the US. I think they might be No. 3 taper pins about 1.25 inches long. But I don't know what size the small end should be or how to determine the taper. The Austin part number is BH 85. As well, I need to source the washers/spacers which go on the lever shaft. These are part numbers BH87 and BH88.

Any sources are much appreciated.

Erich in Mukilteo

[Chris KC]

Eric,

You may find at least part of your answer here:
https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/for...n#pid71860

[Erich]

Thank you, Chris. That's a start. But I don't know the specs. I think they are 7/32 so I think that would be a number 3. And I think the length is 1 1/4 inches, but since they are both buggered, I'm not exactly sure. As well, I don't know the diameter of the small end so unsure on exactly what I'm looking for...I've tried wiring the Austin Works at Longbridge and have yet to reieve a reply. ;-)

Erich in Mukilteo

[Charles P]

I find Simply Bearings are pretty good for many of these mechanical parts
https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Engine...Taper+Pins

Not sure how their service stacks up in Washington state

C

[Chris KC]

Thank you, Chris. That's a start. But I don't know the specs. I think they are 7/32 so I think that would be a number 3. And I think the length is 1 1/4 inches, but since they are both buggered, I'm not exactly sure. As well, I don't know the diameter of the small end so unsure on exactly what I'm looking for...I've tried wiring the Austin Works at Longbridge and have yet to reieve a reply. ;-)

Erich in Mukilteo

You haven't read far enough down the thread Erich - according to Steve it's 7/32" x 1 1/4" (imperial type).
A possible supplier is also mentioned.

[Steve Jones]

That is the correct specification, Chris. Important, as I said then, that the taper is Imperial and not Metric and for Imperial taper pins, the dimension (7/32") is taken at the large end. All the information needed to specify the correct pins is there already!!

Steve