Help-need a wing nut!!!!!!!

[big jimbo]

My coach has a 20KW Power Tech generator. Whoever serviced it last did not put the large wing nut, that hold the air filter inside the air cleaner, back on.

The size is 7/16 by 20 threads per inch. I have tried all of the local hardware stores and nobody has one.

I have temporarily put a large washer and a hex nut on to do the job, but I would like to put things back the way they were originally.

Any help will be much appreciated.

[big jimbo]

My coach has a 20KW Power Tech generator. Whoever serviced it last did not put the large wing nut, that hold the air filter inside the air cleaner, back on.

The size is 7/16 by 20 threads per inch. I have tried all of the local hardware stores and nobody has one.

I have temporarily put a large washer and a hex nut on to do the job, but I would like to put things back the way they were originally.

Any help will be much appreciated.

[charliez]

That is a commmon size. Any decent hardware store SHOULD have it.

[big jimbo]

Everybody has 7/16 by 14 but I have even been to a "fastener specialty" store, with no luck.

[Roger Kneeland]

Jim,

Why don't you just leave the washer and nut and forget it ? I thought that I was the president of the "So Annal ... Can't Leave Anything Alone" club but you may unseat me


Roger

[Ecker]

These guys will have them but you'll have to buy a pack for a couple of bucks.

http://socalfasteners.com/

[big jimbo]

Roger,

I was going on the possibility that the engineers knew what they were doing when they designed this thing, besides I like to keep things simple and you can't get much simpler than a wing nut.

[Roger Kneeland]

Jim,

I probably would do the same thing !

R

[KBach66]

Did you try McMaster Carr????

Might end up costing a bit for a simple wingnut with shipping etc., but if it's that important....than money's no object right!!!!

[Zimectrin]

Check with "Fastenal." They are everywhere and you can find them in the white pages.

Also if you happen to be in a logging area, the logging supply centers have a lot of that kind of stuff.

[E Z Livin]

I am pretty sure this same size is used for air breather tops. Check Advance Store.

[Kiwi]

I know we are not to discuss politics, but is that nut a right wing or left wing?

If you are anywhere near a coast or boating area, look for a West Marine Store.

[tinkercb]

If the nut you are using is 7/16 and is 20 threads per inch it is most likely a 1/4 -20 nut in which case you ask for a 1/4" wing nut. hope this helps tinker

[big jimbo]

Tinker, you lost me there. There is 3/16 difference between 7/16 and 1/4???????????