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SOLUTIONS
ISSUE 29
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GREAT VALUE CAR COVERS
INDOOR
ROYAL
BLUE
#GP1049 £89 (£106.80 inc vat) #GP1025 £165 (£198 inc vat)
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Introducing HERO4 Black, the most advanced GoPro ever.
The Hero3+ Silver Edition is 20% lighter than previous Featuring improved image quality and a 2x more powerful
versions and comes complete with a case that is waterproof processor with 2x faster video frame rates,1 HERO4
to 40 metres. Black takes Emmy® Award-winning GoPro performance
The Silver Edition is perfect for the enthusiast film maker to a whole new level. Incredible high-resolution 4K30 and
and offers unbelievable value. Video can be captured in 2.7K604 video and high frame rate 1080p120 video enable
1080p, 960p, 720p and WVGA modes giving full HD quality stunning, immersive footage of you and your world. New
picture. 1080p footage can now be captured at 60 frames Protune™ settings for both photos and video unlock manual
per second for incredible quality recording and slow motion control of Color, ISO Limit, Exposure and more. Waterproof
options. Photographs are captured on a 10 megapixel lens to 131’ (40m) with 12MP photos at a blistering 30 frames per
for high quality images.The 10 second photo burst means second and improved audio. Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth
you can capture 10 photographs in one second. The Hero3+ allows you to connect to the GoPro App, Smart Remote2
camera also has much faster Wi-Fi so you can connect you and more. The GoPro App transforms your phone or tablet
camera to the WiFi remote control (not included) from up to into a live video remote for your camera, offering full control
600 feet away. The built in WiFi feature also allows you to of all functions and settings, easy shot preview and play-
connect your camera to the GoPro app on your smartphone back, plus sharing via text, email, Facebook and more. The
or device. The app allows you to control the camera, play optional Smart Remote allows you to control multiple GoPro
back your recordings and share your content. cameras from distances of up to 600’ (180m).
Kit includes waterproof housing, battery and a range of basic Featuring a powerful new audio system, HERO4 Black
mounts. captures clean, high fidelity sound. Its cutting-edge
microphone delivers nearly 2x the dynamic range, while
Key Camera Specs : a best-in-class audio algorithm ensures your recordings
Professional Video 1080p60fps, 960p60fps, 720p120fps sound smoother and more natural than ever.1 Plus, with its
Video Modes : Looping Video, Spot Meter new, integrated ADC (analog-to-digital converter), HERO4
Photo Modes : Photo Burst: 10/1, 5/1, 3/1, Timelapse: 0.5, 1, Black is compatible with a wider variety of professional low-
2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 second intervals sensitivity external mics3 for immersive stereo audio capture
WiFi Built In : 4x faster built in WiFi and enhanced performance, whether recording voices, an
WiFi Remote included? : No acoustic jam session or a live show. -
PLEASE CALL FOR
Battery Life : Up to 2 1/2 hours LATEST BEST PRICE
#GP1043 £232.50 (£279 inc vat) Key Camera Specs :
MICRO SD CARD This class 10 Micro SDHC card is perfect Professional Video 4k, 2.7k, 1080p60fps, 960p60fps,
for use with the GoPro Hero 3 and Hero 3+ camera range 720p120fps
and will transfer data at a rate of 10mb per second. Video Modes : Looping Video, Spot Meter, Ultra Wide
The 16GB model will provide you with 2 hours and 10 Photo Modes : Photo Burst: 12mp @ 30fps, Timelapse: 0.5,
minutes worth of footage on your GoPro in 1080p 30fps 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 second intervals, Night Photo, Night
mode. The 32GB model will provide you with 4 hours and lapse
21 minutes worth of footage on your GoPro in 1080p 30fps WiFi Built In : 4x faster built in WiFi
mode. WiFi Remote included? : No
16GB #GA0122 £17.50 (£21 inc vat) Battery Life : Up to 2 1/2 hours PLEASE CALL FOR
32GB #GA0121 £33.33 (£40 inc vat) #GP1041 £360 (£432 inc vat) LATEST BEST PRICE
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1. 3.5MM MIC ADAPTER CABLE The cable plugs into your camera's
USB socket and has a 3.5mm female mic socket at the other end
1 allowing you attach an external microphone to your GoPro Hero3+ or
Hero3 camera #GP3036 £16.65 (£19.98 inc vat)
2. ANTI-FOG INSERTS 3 sets of anti-fog inserts. Prevent your
8 cameras housing from fogging, even in cold temperatures/humid
environments. Each set lasts 4-5 uses. Can be dried in an oven (3
minutes) and used again Compatible with all GoPro cameras and
2 housings. #GP3039 £12.49 (£14.99 inc vat)
3. CAR CHARGER Charge your HD HERO camera(s) while on the
go. Dual USB port quickly charges up to two cameras at once. 1 AMP
per port for a quick charging solution. Simultaneously record video or
9 photos while charging. Works with most devices that charge via USB.
Includes, dual USB Auto charger and 2 x USB cable.
#GP3039 £24.99 (£29.99 inc vat)
4. BLACKOUT HOUSING The Blackout Housing gives your GoPro a
stealth and discreet look with little or no reflection. Includes a sticker
to cover over your LCD screen. Includes Skeleton Backdoor.
#GP3048 £41.65 (£49.98 inc vat)
5. CAMERA TETHERS Use these self-adhesive tethers to attach the
camera to your gear for safety and security in challenging conditions.
#GP2019 £16.65 (£19.98 inc vat)
6. CHEST MOUNT HARNESS Perfect for skiing, mountain biking,
motocross, paddle sports or any activity where you want to get a
3 lower than the helmet view of the action. See more of your arms,
knees, poles and skis while skiing or your arms and handlebars while
biking or riding your motorcycle. Fully adjustable.
#GP2002 £29.15 (£34.98 inc vat)
4 10 7. DUAL BATTERY CHARGER This compact Dual Battery Charger
for Hero3 or Hero3+ batteries can charge using any powered USB
source and has LED indicator lights to show charge status.
Includes 1 dual battery charger and 1 mini USB cable
19 24. SUCTION CUP MOUNT The new Suction Cup Mount is small
and strong and now comes with short and long quick release mounts.
Proven at speeds of 150 miles per hour. Attaches to cars, motorcycles,
snowmobiles. Not recommended for surfboards, snowboards or other
high-impact sports. Only recommended for non-impact activities.
#GP2027 £33.32 (£39.98 inc vat)
26 25. THE FRAME The compact, low profile, lightweight, Frame offers easy
mounting and optimal audio capture during low speed activities. Full time
access to all camera ports. An integrated latch makes removing your
GoPro from The Frame quick and easy, and an extendable arm allows
you to conveniently attach a BacPac #GP2032 £33.32 (£39.98 inc vat)
26. TRIPOD MOUNT Tripod mount for attaching your quick-release
GoPro camera to a standard tripod fixture. The new mount also comes
with a threaded insert for DIY mounts. Thread Size: Standard, 1/4"-20TPI
(threads per inch) #GP2031 £8.32 (£9.98 inc vat)
20 27 27. HELMET STRAP MOUNT A The adjustable strap allows you to attach
your GoPro to any vented bike, ski, kayak or similar sports helmet
One size fits all helmets. #GP2011 £12.49 (£14.99 inc vat)
28. WALL CHARGER Charge up to two GoPro cameras in any wall
socket in the world. Interchangeable AC plugs for US, UK, EU and AU.
Dual USB port quickly charges up to two cameras at once. 1 amp per port
for a quick charging solution. Simultaneously record video or photos while
28 charging. Includes 1 Dual USB port wall charger, 1 US wall adaptor, 1 EU
wall adaptor, 1 AU wall adaptor, 1 UK wall adaptor
#GP3017 £33.32 (£39.98 inc vat)
29. WI-FI REMOTE The WiFi remote duplicates the controls on your
camera and has a screen that mirrors your camera to offer complete
21 control of up to 50 GoPro cameras at once from up to 180 metres, 600
feet away. The remote allows you to change the cameras settings as well
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as stop and start the recording process. Compatable with all Hero3+ and
Hero3 cameras (HD HERO 2, HD HERO require WiFi bacpac)
#GP2017 £66 (£79.20 inc vat)
30. BLUE STORAGE CASE Organise your
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GoPro camera and accessories with the SP POV
case.This compact and easy to use case keeps 30
your camera set protected at all times. With
perfectly shaped compartments for your GoPro
camera, up to two BacPacs, SD card, housing
doors and all your leads.
CASE ONLY #GA0006 £24.99 (£29.99 inc vat)
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BRAKES & CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER KIT
MASTER CYLINDER This aluminium cylinder has a 5/16" MASTER CYLINDER KIT Here’s a very comprehensive
UNF push rod thread and a 3/8" UNF outlet thread. 7/16" pack of parts that offers multiple mounting options
UNF fluid inlet thread. Stroke 1.15" (29mm). for the cylinder and the reservoir. Two reservoirs with
0.625" (⅝") #MA625 £28 (£33.60 inc vat) interchangeable caps can be mounted either directly onto
0.7" (11/16") #MA7 £28 (£33.60 inc vat) the cylinder or, using the bracket and adapter supplied,
0.750" (¾") #MA750 £28 (£33.60 inc vat) mounted remotely on a bulkhead or inner wing and
FLUID FILLER UNION #BUF £6 (£7.20 inc vat) connected with 10mm (⅜") ID flexible hose. The aluminium
cylinder has two mounting options, both using M8 (5/16")
105mm bolts, 5/16" UNF push rod thread and a 3/8" UNF outlet
thread in the end of the cylinder. Bleed screw on top. Stroke
57mm
1.3" (33mm)
Also supplied is a reservoir surge diaphragm, IVA OK float/
switch cap and two unions for conversion of the outlet to
accept a female flare on the brake pipe and female union.
0.625" #MAK625 £38 (£45.60 inc vat)
0.750" #MAK750 £38 (£45.60 inc vat) MULTIPLE MOUNTING
7/16" unf 3/8"unf 97mm OPTIONS INCLUDING
0.825" #MAK825 £38 (£45.60 inc vat) STANDARD GIRLING
1" #MAK1 £38 (£45.60 inc vat)
MASTER CYLINDER This aluminium cylinder has an inte-
gral reservoir, 5/16" UNF push rod thread and a 3/8" UNF
outlet thread. Accepts our #FLCAP2 (available separately).
Stroke 1.15" (29mm).
0.625" (⅝") #MA625I £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
0.7" (11/16") #MA7I £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
0.750" (¾") #MA75I £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
160mm
110mm
105mm
105mm
10mm
57mm
110mm
40mm 143mm
39mm
3/8"unf
57mm
0.750" (¾") MASTER CYLINDER WITH LARGE
3/8"unf
CAPACITY INTEGRAL RESERVOIR #MA75ILR
Aluminium. 3/8" UNF outlet thread. Includes Clevis. 40mm 76mm
125ml capacity. £32 (£38.40 inc vat)
119mm 30mm MASTER CYLINDER Cast iron. Piston diameter
30mm. Stroke 38mm. 7/16" unf fluid inlet (shown with red
plug) and 3/8" unf outlet (shown with yellow plug). 5/16" unf
pushrod thread. 8.7mm mounting holes.
60mm #MA30 £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
7/16"unf 3/8"unf
dia..
105mm
39mm
57mm
120mm 57mm
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
44mm
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10mm BRAKE FLUID FILLER HOSE
Low pressure hose for WHICH MASTER CYLINDER?
connecting fluid reser- A common question is ‘What bore size master cylinders
voirs to master cylinders. should I use? In theory, it is possible to determine the
Resistant to all types correct size of the master cylinder (piston diameter) by
of brake & clutch fluid. calculating pedal ratio, pedal travel and caliper piston
10mm ID. 16.6mm O.D. diameters but it’s often easier to ‘suck it and see’ by
#BFHOSE10 choosing a .750" master cylinder to begin with and working
£7 per metre £8.40 inc vat) from there.
Many factors will determine the optimum master cylinder
size such as weight of the vehicle, tyre diameter, brake
pedal length, weight distribution and servo or non-
servo assistance. Brake pedal ratio is often the easiest
7mm BRAKE FLUID FILLER HOSE IVA OK. Low pressure parameter to change. Increasing the pedal length is, in
hose for connecting fluid effect, increasing the leverage but the pay-off is less fluid
reservoirs to master movement for a given pedal travel. If the pedal is 12" long
cylinders. Resistant to all from the fulcrum to the foot pad and the cylinder push
types of brake & clutch rod is 3 inches from the fulcrum then the pedal has a 3
fluid. 7mm ID. 13.7mm to 1 ratio. Increasing the ratio to say 4 to 1 will give more
O.D.Will easily push on leverage but with longer pedal travel.
8mm hosetail. Supplied For a clutch the same rules apply to the release fork. A
with IVA compliance higher ratio will make the clutch action easier but there
declaration. #BFHOSE will be less travel of the release bearing. Determine the
£7 per metre (£8.40 inc vat) distance the release bearing has to travel to fully disengage
the clutch (usually about 10mm) and work backwards from
FLUID FILLER UNION there.
7/16" UNF male thread A release fork with 2 to 1 ratio will require 20mm travel of
to 8mm hose-tail. the slave cylinder.
Dowty washer. For Brake hydraulics is really all about fluid movement so, to
master cylinders without give you an idea of the effect of changing master cylinder
reservoirs. sizes, here’s a chart of how much fluid each size master
Anodised aluminium. cylinder moves with each 1cm travel of the push rod.
#BUF £6 (£7.20 inc vat) You can see that a 1" cylinder will move 2 ½ times more
fluid than a .625" cylinder. But the pedal will require 2 ½
CLEVIS times more force to get the same braking performance.
Plated steel with 5/16" However, the pedal travel will be 2 ½ times less. Of course,
diameter hardened pin if you want to increase braking power without changing the
and spring–clip retainer. pedal or cylinder you could just add a servo.
5/16" UNF thread.
5/16" between forks.
CYLINDER PISTON FLUID MOVED FOR 1cm
#CLEVIS £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
DIAMETER OF PISTON TRAVEL
0.625" ( ⅝") 1.98 cc
0.750" (¾") 2.85 cc
0.825" (⅞) 3.45 cc
FUEL HOSE CLIPS 1" 5.06 cc
Zinc plated steel.
360° clamping pressure. Bolt and captive nut tightening.
9-11 mm #FHC9 GIFT VOUCHERS
11-13 mm #FHC11 GREAT FOR CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAYS. JUST
ORDER THEM AND PAY ON YOUR CARD AND WE’LL POST THEM FREE OF CHARGE.
13-15 mm #FHC13 THEY CAN BE USED AGAINST ANY PURCHASE
FROM THIS CATALOGUE.
15-17mm #FHC15 All £2.50 pack of 4 (£3 inc vat)
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CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDERS
CAST IRON FLAT BACKED. M8 threaded mounting holes
at 67mm centres. 7/16" unf (for copper washer or dowty
CAST IRON. Mounting holes 8.8mm diameter at 25mm washer fitting). 1/4" unf bleed screw. Bore 1 1/16" (27mm).
centres. M10 x 1 thread with concave flare seat. M8 bleed Stroke 20mm. 166mm long push rod with 68mm long, M8
screw. Bore 13mm. Stroke 26mm. Adjustable length push thread and two locknuts.#CSC5 £25 (£30 inc vat)
rod included - 105mm to 130mm
#CSC4 £25 (£30 inc vat)
7/16" unf
225mm
63mm
36.5mm
17mm
M10 x 1
195mm
55mm
25mm
67mm
M12 x 1
56mm
50mm
3/8"unf
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PEDAL BOX PEDAL BOX DEAL WITH CYLINDERS, CLUTCH CLEVIS
AND BALANCE BAR KIT Included in this deal are:
PEDAL BOX - HYDRAULIC CLUTCH WITH INTEGRAL Your choice of 3 master cylinders from our range:
THROTTLE PEDAL Here's a black powder-coated floor- #MA625, MA625I, MA7, MA7I, MA75 or MA75I
mounted pedal box. Nicely made from 2.7mm and 5mm Balance Bar #BBAR
steel. The clutch pedal has a 6 to 1 ratio and the brake Balance Bar Adjuster Cable #BBADJ
pedal has 4.75 to 1. Both brake and clutch pedals pivot on Clutch Clevis #CLEVIS
nylon bushes. The bottom half of the throttle pedal (below Non Slip Tape #NOSLP
the pivot point) has a maximum of 50mm movement. No
holes are made for throttle cable or it's connection to the INDIVIDUAL TOTAL PRICE WOULD BE £255.50 (£306.60 inc vat)
pedal. Three 37mm holes for master cylinders. All of our DEAL PRICE #PBDEAL £220 (£264 inc vat) NO FURTHER
standard, Integral Reservoir and Non-Reservoir cylinders DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS DEAL
will fit although the push rods may require shortening. The
26mm I.D. balance bar tube is cleverly offset towards the
front brakes cylinder to centralise the bearing inside the
tube when the balance bar is biased in favour of the front
brakes. This may mean that the front brake cylinder push
rod is angled slightly. This is OK and is within the cylinder
design parameters. No floor fixing holes are drilled.
NOTE: SUPPLIED EXACTLY AS SHOWN IN THE
PICTURE BELOW. CYLINDERS AND BALANCE BAR
ARE NOT INCLUDED.
#PEDBOX2 £110 (£132 inc vat) .
68mm 63mm
Front Rear
Clutch brakes brakes
250mm
280mm
130mm 240mm
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BALANCE BAR ADJUSTER CABLE 830mm. Turning the
red knob will adjust the front to back brake bias 'on-the- DUAL CIRCUIT
fly'. Steel and anodised aluminium construction. Mounts
through a 20mm hole in a panel up to 8mm thick. The pedal
end screws on to the balance bar and secures with a grub
BRAKING SYSTEMS
Most production cars feature a tandem brake master cylinder that presets
screw. 830mm overall length. Knob diameter 40mm. For the front to back brake balance in accordance with front to back weight
smoothest operation, route cable with least bends possible. distribution. However, although many specialist vehicles use donor braking
components, the weight distribution can be vastly different from the
NOTE: SHOWN FITTED TO A BALANCE BAR BUT
donor car creating potentially lethal unbalanced braking characteristics.
BALANCE BAR IS NOT INCLUDED. One solution is to install a twin master cylinder system - one for the front
NOT IVA COMPLIANT brakes, one for the rear and an adjustable balance bar to control the
#BBADJ £28 (£33.60 inc vat) proportion of front and rear braking pressure between them. For correct
and safe operation it is essential to understand some basic principles in
the design of this type of dual brake circuit brake pedal box and how to set
it up.
The balance bar is designed to rock around it’s spherical pivot as braking
pressure is applied. Each end of the balance bar passes through a
Picture shows Balance Bar cylindrical threaded pivot pin upon which a threaded clevis is free to
fitted as an example. rotate. The master cylinder pushrods are each connected to a clevis. By
NOTE: BALANCE BAR IS NOT screwing the balance bar clockwise or anticlockwise its pivot point will
INCLUDED WITH CABLE move left or right in the retaining tube in the brake pedal. More braking
force will be applied to the master cylinder closest to the pivot point and
less to the one furthest away.
A very common mistake is to lock the position of the balance bar by
tightening the locknuts directly on the clevises effectively locking their
floating action. THIS IS INCORRECT AND DANGEROUS. If the balance
bar is to be locked after adjustment, all that is necessary is a single
locknut tightened against a sliding sleeve to lock the thread against
one pivot pin, thus allowing the clevises to swivel freely and maintain
alignment with the master cylinder push rods and pistons. The sleeve
must have a wall thickness thin enough to allow clearance in the clevis.
Also, to maintain sufficient braking pressure on one cylinder should the
other fail completely you must minimise the clearance between the two
clevises and the steel tube in the brake pedal so that the balance bar
rocking movement is limited to the angle necessary for the desired front to
back balance, and no more.
NOTE: IVA compliance requires that, after the brake bias has been set
to an appropriate and acceptable ratio, the adjustment be rendered
immovable. We understand that drilling and pinning is no longer
acceptable and that the locking nut must now be welded to the threaded
shaft but check with your testing station for the latest rules.
TO MASTER CYLINDERS
LOCKING
PIN
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FLY OFF HYDRAULIC HANDBRAKE (NO RATCHET)
Gloss black powder-coated horizontal hydraulic handbrake
assembly. Heavy duty welded steel casing with captive nuts
HYDRAULIC HANDBRAKE
for master cylinder mounting. Tig welded aluminium handle
assembly with blue anodised tube finisher. 5/16" UNF female
threaded rod end for direct connection of the standard master
cylinder push rod. Four 7mm fixing holes in base @125mm x
32mm centres. Will accept any of these master cylinders from
our range. #MA625, MA625I, MA7, MA7I, MA75 or MA75I.
Pushrod may require shortening.
FLY OFF HANDBRAKE #FOHB £50 (£60 inc vat)
440mm
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RATCHET HANDBRAKE For cable operation. (Cable STOP LIGHT SWITCH A mechanical switch for mounting
not included) IVAOK. Gloss black painted, pressed steel directly to your brake pedal or handbrake lever. Pull the
handbrake assembly with moulded handle and release spring to make the contacts. Overall length 130mm. Switch
button and plated pawl and mounting bracket. Two pairs block has 2 x 4mm mounting holes at 24mm centres. Spring
of 8.1mm holes offer a choice of two ratio options for cable diameter 8mm. Switch block max. dims. 40mm x 33mm wide
mount. Internal gap between plates 7.5mm. Two 10.6mm x 25mm high.Screw terminals. Chrome spring, hook and
mounting holes at 104mm centres Maximum arc of switch plunger. Weight 30gms. #STSSPR £12.50 (£15 inc vat)
operation 35º. Overall length 335mm. Weight 550gms.
RATCHET HANDBRAKE #HBRK1 £20 (£24 inc vat)
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BRASS ‘T’ PIECE Concave seats. 6.5mm Mounting hole. STEEL BRAKE PIPE UNIONS
METRIC M10 x 1 #TEEM10 £7.50 (£9 inc vat) For 3/16" copper or copper/nickel
IMPERIAL 3/8" UNF #TEE38 £7.50 (£9 inc vat) M10 x 1 Male #BU10M
METRIC M10 4 Way #TEE4WAY £10 (£12 inc vat) M10 x 1 Female #BU10F
IMPERIAL 3/8" UNF 4 Way #TEE384WAY £10 (£12 inc vat) 3/8" UNF Male #BU38M
3/8" UNF Female #BU38F
£3.50 pack of ten (£4.25 inc vat)
ALSO AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY
£0.50p each + vat
Just add S to end of part number
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BRASS FEMALE BRAKE UNION BRASS M10x1 BRAKE BULKHEAD UNION
For 3/16" (4.75mm) brake tubing. Supplied with brass M10x1 half nut. This is the union that
M10 x 1 #BU10FB 60p each (£ 0.72 inc vat) joins your copper brake pipe to your flexible caliper hoses
3/8" UNF #BU38FB 60p each (£ 0.72 inc vat) at a chassis bracket. Male flare on each end. Overall length
48mm. #BUBH £5.50 each (£6.60 inc vat)
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
to 8mm hose-tail.
Dowty washer. For
master cylinders without
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SELF-ASSEMBLY BRAKE PIPES
PLATED STEEL SELF-ASSEMBLY FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE FITTINGS
Make your own flexible brake pipes with this range of self-assembly fittings.
All have 7/16" AF and 1/2" AF Hex spanner sizes. All include a brass olive
where appropriate. All seats machined at 90 degrees.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STRAIGHT SWIVEL FEMALE CONCAVE
Cut the hose to length with sharp, heavy
SEAT M10 x 1mm. 35mm long.
duty side cutters or snips. If the cut end has
flattened slightly, reshape it with pliers. #PSBF01 £4.25 (£5.10 inc vat)
First, push the tube nut over the braid, on to
the hose. Using a pointed scriber or similar
tool flare the braid away from the PTFE STRAIGHT SWIVEL FEMALE CONCAVE
tube on the first 5mm of the tube. SEAT 3/8" UNF. 35mm long.
#PSBF02 £4.25 (£5.10 inc vat)
Push the olive fully onto the PTFE hose 35mm 42mm
90 DEGREE SWIVEL FEMALE CONCAVE
ensuring that all the braids are on the SEAT M10 x 1mm #PSBF05 £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
outside of the olive.
Insert the fitting spigot into the hose and 90 DEGREE SWIVEL FEMALE CONCAVE
screw the tube nut onto the fitting. Tighten SEAT 3/8" UNF #PSBF06 £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
with two spanners until the tube nut is
almost tight against the fitting.
SPARE BRASS OLIVE FOR 90 DEGREE SWIVEL MALE CONVEX SEAT 38mm 42mm
BRAKE PIPE UNIONS M10 x 1mm #PSBF07 £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
#BUOLIVE £0.70 (£0.84 inc vat)
90 DEGREE SWIVEL MALE CONVEX
SEAT 3/8" UNF #PSBF08 £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
14mm
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STAINLESS STEEL MALE RESIDUAL PRESSURE VALVE Residual pressure valves
'T' BLOCK WITH MOUNTING reduce undesirable 'spongy' feel or excessive pedal travel.
TAB with 7mm hole. They retain a preset pressure of 2lb between themselves
Dimensions. 40mm x 43mm and the caliper to reduce the amount of 'return' of the caliper
M10 x 1 #SSBU10T pistons One valve fitted near each caliper will improve brake
£14 (£16.80 inc vat) response and give you a firmer pedal.
3/8" UNF #SSBU38T Overall Size: 50mm long x 17mm hex (across flats).
£14 (£16.80 inc vat) Inlet and outlet port threads M10 x 1mm with concave seats
for direct connection to copper brake pipe.
NOTE: THE ARROW POINTS TO THE CALIPER
STAINLESS STEEL FEMALE
#RPVALV £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
'Y' WITH SWIVEL UNIONS
NOTE: WE RECOMMEND USING OUR
Dimensions 54mm x 46mm UNION #SSBURPV ON THE OUTLET
M10 x 1 #SSBU10Y (ARROW) END, OTHERWISE DAMAGE MAY
£14 (£16.80 inc vat) OCCURR TO THE INTERNAL VALVE
3/8" UNF #SSBU38Y
£14 (£16.80 inc vat)
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BRAKE LINE LOCK REMOTE SERVO BRAKE BOOSTER Add servo
Satin anodised aluminium body assistance to your car. If you have twin master cylinders
and handle of superb quality. with a balance bar or dual master cylinder 2 units may be
M10 x 1mm female threads with required. This unit can be mounted anywhere and plumbed
concave seats. Four M5 fixing between the cylinder outlet and the brakes. Supplied with
threads on a 28mm x 25mm two mounting bracket options, a metre of servo hose and
rectangle. Body size: 36 x 26 even a length of preformed steel brake pipe and unions.
x 31mm. Lever length 120mm. 3/8" UNF inlet & outlet and 10mm hose tail.
Weight 154 gms. Chamber diameter 180mm. Overall end to end 260mm.
#LINELOC £32 (£38.40 inc vat) Boost ratio 1.9 to 1. #REMSERV £160 (£192 inc vat)
260mm
NOTE:
AEROSOLS
CANNOT BE
SHIPPED BY ROYAL
MAIL OR AIR MAIL
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COMPACT SINGLE CIRCUIT REMOTE SERVO COMPACT DUAL CIRCUIT REMOTE SERVO
Canister diameter 138mm. Overall length 230mm. Canister diameter 138mm. Overall length 380mm.
Vacuum inlet 8mm push-on hosetail. Vacuum inlet 8mm push-on hosetail.
Fluid inlet and outlet female threads M12 x 1mm or 3/8" unf. Fluid inlet and outlet female threads 3/8" UNF.
2 : 1 power boost ratio at 600mm Hg vacuum. Fluid bleed screw on each cylinder.
Two M5 mounting studs on cylinder flange and one M8 on 2 : 1 power boost ratio @ 600mm Hg vacuum.
rear of canister. Two M5 mounting studs on cylinder flange and one M8 on
Weight 2053 gms. rear of canister.
#REMSERV2 £160 (£192 inc vat) Weight 3740 gms.
#REMSERVDUAL £240 (£288 inc vat)
VACUUM
M12 x 1mm
3/8" UNF
VACUUM
BLEED SCREW
VACUUM
MASTER
CYLINDER
SERVO
BRAKES
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If you're looking for BIG servo power then these Bad BIG, HIGH POWER DUAL CIRCUIT REMOTE SERVO
Boys could be the answer. But be warned. They are 3.4 : 1 power boost ratio at 600mm Hg vacuum.
HUGE and HEAVY. Canister diameter 270mm. Overall length 525mm.
PLEASE CHECK SIZE AND WEIGHT Vacuum inlet male M14 x 1.5mm thread on each canister.
CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING Fluid inlet and outlet female threads on cylinders 1/2" UNF.
Cylinder piston diameter 7/8"
Fluid bleed screw on each cylinder.
Four 3/8" UNF mounting studs on each end of canister
flange. Weight 14 Kg.
#RS270DUAL £295 (£354 inc vat)
FLUID
OUTLET
FLUID 15mm O.D. 1/2" UNF VACUUM
INLET M14 x 1.5mm
VACUUM
Heavier pressure
to the brake
calipers and
cylinders
Normal pressure
from master
cylinder
Vacuum from
inlet manifold
IVA
OK
CBS
diameter, self-adhesive
as required by latest
IVA regulations for your
brake fluid reservoir.
#BFSTICK
£1 each (£1.20 inc vat)
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FLUID RESERVOIR
IVA BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP AND WIRING
HARNESS Another answer to IVA compliance for Girling
style master cylinders. Nylon screw-on cap. Internal float
with level switch. IVA symbol and 450mm long plug-in
flylead with PVC sleeving. For dual circuit systems use two,
CAP MODIFICATION
Our single fluid reservoir #FLRES1 is a great
wired in parallel. For IVA you’ll require warning light on dash
and a remote means of testing it. This can be the handbrake favourite with racers and rally car builders but,
switch or just a small push button switch next to the light.without a fluid level warning device, it’s not IVA
#FLCAP2 £10 (£12 inc vat) compliant as a brake reservoir on new car builds.
All is not lost however. It can be modified with
our #FLCAP2. You can probably use a similar
procedure to that outlined below to modify other
non-float caps.
•• Using a wide blade, flat, screwdriver
carefully prise apart the two components.
The float and switch mechanism will
separate from the screw cap.
•• Locate the centre of the new cap and, using
a step hole cutter, drill a 1" (25.4mm) hole
in the top of the cap. You may find that the
snap-on inner disc that retains the rubber
GREAT ONLINE seal may pop off while you’re drilling. Don’t
worry - it’ll snap back on again. Just make
SHIPPING a hole in it big enough for the float to pass
DEALS ••
through.
Ensure both components are clean and
IF YOU ORDER ONLINE, dry. Mix some two-part epoxy adhesive
COURIER DELIVERY and bond the float assembly into the
TO UK MAINLAND cap, forming a fillet on both sides. Use a
IS ONLY £6 + vat matchstick to spread the adhesive neatly
or around. The float assembly will not sit dead
FREE flush on the cap because of the terminal
block but, with the inner disc in place, it
IF YOU SPEND OVER £100 should sit fairly level. A blob of adhesive
(excl. vat) under the terminal block will add to the
IVA BRAKE BIAS WARNING STICKER strength.
There's a new IVA requirement . This text is taken directly
from the IVA manual: 'Vehicles fitted with adjustable twin
•• Sit it on a coffee mug overnight for the
master cylinders that have been adhesive to cure.
rendered inoperable by mechanical means to comply It is not possible to use the rubber diaphragm
with RS 26 must have a label affixed on the master with this modification.
cylinder or the immediate vicinity with legible text as
detailed in note 6 that this sticker is applied in full view'.
#IVABIASTICK £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
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SINGLE FLUID RESERVOIR WITH MOUNTING BRACKET DOUBLE FLUID RESERVOIR WITH MOUNTING
IVA-OK Nylon reservoir with fluid level switch in the cap for BRACKET IVA-OK Nylon reservoir with fluid level switch in
IVA compliance. Plated steel mounting bracket with 2 x 7mm the cap for IVA compliance. Plated steel mounting bracket
holes @ 65mm centres. 7mm 'Push-on' fluid outlet. with 2 x 7mm holes @ 116mm centres. 7mm 'Push-on'
Size 130mm high. Cap maximum diameter 71mm. fluid outlet Size 130mm high. Maximum width (bracket)
Maximum front to back 87mm. Two 1/4" male spade 138mm. Maximum front to back 87mm. Two 1/4" male spade
terminals in cap for switch connection. Press the dimple on terminals in cap for switch connection. Press the dimple on
top of the cap to test the float operation. Weight 155gms. top of the cap to test the float operation. Weight 351gms
#FLRES5 £19 (£22.80 inc vat) #FLRES6 £23 (£27.60 inc vat)
NO-SLIP TAPE.
#NOSLP 50mm wide
Self-adhesive tape.
Ideal for pedals,
trailer ramps etc.
Rugged, heavy duty
stuff.
£3 mtr (£3.60 inc vat)
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SILICONE BRAKE & CLUTCH FLUID IVA BRAKE BIAS WARNING STICKER
Top specification DOT 5 fluid. Never needs replacing. Will There's a new IVA requirement . This text is taken directly
not damage paintwork. Non-toxic. Helps eliminate corrosion. from the IVA manual: 'Vehicles fitted with adjustable twin
Repels moisture. High boiling point. master cylinders that have been
½ ltr #SILBF1 £16 (£19.20 inc vat) rendered inoperable by mechanical means to comply
1 ltr #SILBF2 £28.50 (£34.20 inc vat) with RS 26 must have a label affixed on the master
cylinder or the immediate vicinity with legible text as
detailed in note 6 that this sticker is applied in full view'.
#BALSTICK £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
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BRAKE PIPE STRAIGHTENING TOOL BRAKE PIPE BENDER A rare little tool manufactured
Now you can easily and accurately straighten pipe from a specifically for 3/16" brake pipe. Will form very neat bends
coil with this clever hand-held machine. down to around 10mm radius. #BPBEND £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
Simply feed the coiled tube in one end and it comes out
dead straight from the other end.
Works with Copper, Copper-nickel, Aluminium, Brass, Steel
and Stainless tube. Just 136mm long and 63mm diameter.
Available in 3 pipe sizes.
Weight 500gms.
PIPE STRAIGHTENING TOOL
3/16" (5mm) #BPSTRT £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
1/4" #BPSTRT14 £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
5/16" (8mm) #BPSTRT516 £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
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COPPER / NICKEL BRAKE PIPE 3/16" 25ft Roll. Safe
working pressure 215 bar (3120 psi). Weight 580 gms. IVA HEADS UP
#BPCON £12 (£14.40 inc vat) Extract from Revision 1 of the VOSA IVA MANUAL
"A brake pipe must be adequately clipped or otherwise
COPPER BRAKE PIPE 3/16". Easy to form flares and bend
supported". CBS NOTE: We recommend fixing every
by hand. 25ft. Roll. Safe working pressure 127 bar (1841
200mm (8")
psi) Weight 580 gms. #BPCO £10.50 (£12.60 inc vat)
BRAKE PIPE CLIPS
Moulded black nylon for
twin 3/16" brake pipe. Push
into a 6.5mm (1/4") hole.
#BPC £5 pack of 5 (£6 inc vat)
TWO x 5mm
ONE x 5mm & ONE 8mm ALUMINIUM ‘P’ CLIPS
TWO x 13mm SEE 'P' CLIP SECTION
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PROFESSIONAL BRAKE PIPE FLARING TOOL BRAKE PIPE FLARING KIT Excellent quality tool will form
If you’re making loads of brake pipes then this excellent single and double flares on copper or aluminium tube O.D.
flaring tool is a must have. Superbly engineered from sizes: 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8". Adjustable
hardened and plated steel. It’ll last a lifetime. Simple, vice clamping pressure. Simple to use both on and off the car.
mounting. Precision machined Tube grips will not mark the Full, clear instructions. ALSO included free pipe cutting tool.
copper. Forms perfect ball-end, single and double flares Will cut from 3/16 inch brake pipe to 22mm copper or Ali..
on copper and copper/nickel tube. Large Tommy Bar for #FLARE £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
effortless use. Blow-moulded case.
THE DIE STRIP IS SUPPLIED IN
Grips and Dies and grips for 4.75mm (3/16") and 6mm (¼") ONE PIECE BUT WE RECOMMEND
tube included. #PROFLARE £110 (£132 inc vat) THAT YOU CUT IT INTO THE SIX
SEPARATE DIES BEFORE USE
PIPE CUTTER
Will cut copper tube
from 5mm to 22mm diameter.
#PIPECUT £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
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HOW TO USE OUR FLARING TOOL
the relevant die into the tube end. Swing the flaring cone
into position and tighten down into the back of the die,
forming the male flare.
To form a female flare you have two options. 1. Simply set
the cleanly cut tube in the jaws as described above and
form a female flare directly with the cone. Or 2. Leave the
tube in the jaws after forming a male flare and follow on
with the cone in the male flare to form a female flare.
Experiment with different clamping and flaring pressures.
Copper and Cupro/Nickel tubing can vary in hardness so
try annealing the ends of the copper tube by heating them
with a blowtorch and quenching in cold water.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The smaller pins on the die strip are
very fragile and are easily broken if subjected to bending
For best results tube ends must be clean, square and de- force. There is less chance of breakage if the strip is sawn
burred inside and out. Lubricate the thread. into six separate dies. Keep thread lubricated.
Unscrew the flaring cone to its highest position. Open the
lever handles. This enables you to rotate the two hexagonal
clamping blocks to select the tubing size. The bolt near
the handles (14) is an eccentric cam. Unlocking the locknut
(15) and rotating the bolt will adjust the clamping pressure
between the two clamping jaws.
The tool is supplied with a stepped strip of dies for forming
male flares on all six sizes of tube. Along the edge of the
strip, adjacent to each die is a row of stepped cut-outs
These cut-outs are depth stops that allow you to set the
correct height of tube protruding from the clamping jaws.
To form a male flare, hold the strip on edge across the tool
face, as shown in the picture below, above the jaws.
14
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CATCHES LATCHES & HINGES
ADJUSTABLE STAINLESS STEEL OVER-CENTRE
SMALL STAINLESS STEEL OVER CENTRE FASTENERS
We're often asked for some small, simple over-centre
fasteners for hoods and soft tops so we found these. Size
FASTENERS These fasteners offer ultimate corrosion 60 x 23mm. Keeper fixing holes
resistance with the facility to adjust closing tension. Simply 3mm diameter at 14mm centres.
screwing the eye in Latch fixing holes 3mm diameter at
or out will enable 10.5mm centres.
you to take up #SSOC2 £14 pair (£16.80 inc vat)
stretch in hoods
and tonneaus or
pull down on rubber
bonnet seals.
Catches include
hook plates and a
facility for locking
with an ‘R’ clip
or small padlock.
Overall length
adjustable from
80mm to 100mm
#SSOCADJ
£14 pair (£16.80 inc vat)
DEADBOLT
100mm
45mm
PADLOCK
HOLES
FOREMAN Mk4 BUILD DVD Between 1989 and 2006 VALUE COMPOSITE DIGITAL CALIPER
Neil and Matthew Foreman manufactured over forty Here's a combination of value and accuracy that's hard to
Mk4's as component packages or as drive-away, turn- beat. Yup - plastic jaws and an easy-to-read LCD digital
key cars. This film was made in 2006 to accompany the display that will measure from 0 to 150mm and has an
Build Manual and is an overview of the assembly process accuracy of 0.1 mm (four thousandths of an inch). You can
of their final Ferrari V12 - engined car. Running time 97 switch from Metric to Imperial with the press of a button and
minutes. This DVD will only play on machines equipped set the readout to zero anywhere on the scale. Supplied in a
with DVD-R playback. #DVDMK4 £10 (£12 inc vat) hard plastic case. #DCABS £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
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AERO CATCH WITH SHEAR PIN LOCATION IVA OK.
On this version of the Aero Catch, the latching mechanism
moves a 6mm diameter stainless pin in and out 13mm
in-line with the end of the latch. A moulded ABS 'Extension
Shoe' is included to reinforce the 'pin' end of the catch and
offer additional guidance and support for the pin. Moulded
glass-reinforced nylon construction. Almost flush fitting -
only 2.5mm front projection. 22mm rear projection. Hole
template and full installation instructions supplied. Weight
per pair 400 gms.
BLACK NON LOCKING #ACATSPBK £45 pair (£54.80 inc vat)
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AERO CATCH IVA OK. Moulded glass-reinforced nylon CARBON EFFECT AERO CATCH IVA OK. Moulded glass-
construction. Anodised aluminium stud with rubber bump reinforced nylon construction. Anodised aluminium stud
stop and all mounting screws and fixings. Almost flush with rubber bump stop and all mounting screws and fixings.
fitting - only 2.5mm front projection. 22mm rear projection. Almost flush fitting - only 2.5mm surface projection. 22mm
Stud can enter from rear or side. Hole template and full rear projection. Stud can enter from rear or side. Hole
installation instructions supplied. Locking version supplied template and full installation instructions supplied. Locking
with four keys. Maximum dimensions 126mm x 69mm. version supplied with four keys. Maximum dimensions
Weight per pair 316 gms. 126mm x 69mm. Weight per pair 316 gms.
BLACK NON LOCKING #ACATBN £34 pair (£40.80 inc vat) CARBON LOCKING #ACATCL £66 pair (£50.40 inc vat)
BLACK LOCKING #ACATBL £42 pair (£50.40 inc vat) CARBON NON LOCKING #ACATCN £52 pair (£62.40 inc vat)
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BILLET ALUMINIUM SHEAR AND TENSION AERO
CATCH IVA OK. Here's the ultimate Aero Catch, beautifully
made from Aluminium and Satin Black anodised. Ideally
suited to align and draw together two abutting panels.
A male 'Tongue', machined on one half of the latch fits
perfectly into a female socket on the other half.
A drawhook locates over a stainless pin and when the
latch lever is closed, both halves are drawn and locked
together in perfect three-dimensional alginment. Included
with each latch are two aluminium load-spreader backing
plates, pre-fitted with threaded M4 rivnuts and a set of black
countersunk screws. Weight per pair 400gms.
SHEAR AND TENSION LATCH
#ACATST £120 pair (£144 inc vat)
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RUBBER BONNET CATCH IVA OK Our rubber Bonnet NUT PLATES We've been looking for these for a long time
Catches offer the perfect solution for securing your bonnet and here they are. Widely used in the Aircraft Industry, Nut
or engine cover. Manufactured in black thermoplastic Plates offer a nice alternative to rivnuts and other captive
elastomer with glass-reinforced, nylon bushes and stainless nut systems. For fixing two panels together or for making a
steel keeper and brackets. They are tough and IVA permanent, retained thread in thin
compliant, easy to fit and will tolerate slight misalignment. sheet metal. Just secure the plated-
Under tension, they will absorb impact and vibration. steel, Nut Plate to the underside
Size 90mm x 30mm #BNLCH £16 pair (£19.20 inc vat) of the panel with two countersunk
rivets, drill a clearance hole for the
screw and it's done. Perfect panel
IVA
alignment every time. The Nut Plate
threaded section is slightly deformed
OK
to provide a 'locking' grip on your
screw.
Available in M3, M4, M5 and M6
threads. Sold in Packs of 5.
M3 NUT PLATES Pack of 5
SIze 17mm x 5.8mm.
Two 2.4mm holes at 12mm
centres.
M3 #NPLT3 £8.50 Pack of 5
(£10.20 inc vat)
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QUARTER TURN CHROME or BLACK HEAD QUARTER TURN FASTENER
WITH BACKING PLATE. These quarter-turn fasteners were
FASTENERS designed for fixing together two, 2mm thick panels. The plate
CHROME or BLACK HEAD QUARTER TURN FASTENER (receiver) is slid over the edge of the lower panel, secured
WITH BACKING PLATE. These quarter-turn fasteners were with two rivets (supplied) and a clearance hole is drilled
designed for fixing together two, 2mm thick panels. The through the panel. A 6mm hole is drilled through the top
plate (receiver) is slid over the edge of the lower panel and panel and the fastener is pushed through and twisted just a
a clearance hole is drilled through the panel. A 6mm hole quarter of a turn, locking it in place. A rubber washer prevents
is drilled through the top panel and the fastener is pushed vibration and protects the top panel's surface. If your panels
through and twisted just a quarter of a turn, locking it in are thinner than 2mm you can use 'Doublers' - small pieces
place. A rubber washer prevents vibration and protects the of panel glued to the first to increase it's thickness. Chrome
top panel's surface. If your panels are thinner than 2mm you head diameter 12mm. Shaft diameter 6mm. Plate fixing hole
can use 'Doublers' - small pieces of panel glued to the first to centres 25mm. Hole centre distance from edge of lower panel
increase it's thickness. Chrome head diameter 12mm. Shaft 12mm. Distance from underside of rubber washer to end of
diameter 6mm. Hole centre distance from edge of lower shaft 14mm or 17mm or 19mm.
panel 13mm. Dimension from underside of rubber washer to 14mm FASTENER #CQT14R £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
end of shaft 17mm 17mm FASTENER #CQT17R £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
CHROME HEAD FASTENER #CQT17 £3 each (£3.60 inc vat) 19mm FASTENER #CQT19R £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
BLACK HEAD FASTENER #CQT17BK £3 each (£3.60 inc vat) BLACK 14mm FASTENER #CQT14RBK£2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
BLACK 17mm FASTENER #CQT17BRK £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
BLACK 19mm FASTENER #CQT19RBK £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
10.4 mm
IT'S HERE AT LAST. THE
LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO
OUR VERY SUCCESSFUL
'GETTING STARTED' DVD.
THIS COULD BE THE BEST
£12 YOU'LL EVER SPEND ON
YOUR CAR #DVD2 £10 (£12 inc vat)
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DZUS FASTENERS
DZUS FASTENERS WITH SPRING. Here's our range of
quarter turn fasteners. All plated steel. All 1" fixing hole pitch.
There is now a choice of regular slotted head or fixed wing-
DOME HEAD DZUS FASTENER WITH SPRING.
nut head. TO MAKE YOUR SELECTION: First measure the
These quarter-turn fasteners offer probably the simplest
total thickness ('T') of the panels you wish to secure (see
method for securing panels with quarter-turn fasteners.
diagram below) and locate the dimension in the first column
Head diameter 14mm. Shaft diameter 7.7mm. Just drill an
of the chart. Move along the same line to select the type of
8mm hole through the upper and lower panel and mount the
fastener - regular or wing. Get your part number from that
spring to the bottom panel
column.
TO MAKE YOUR SELECTION: First measure the total
FASTENER #DZF* £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
thickness ('T') of the panels you wish to secure (see diagram
WING FASTENER #DZWF* £5 each (£6 inc vat)
below) and locate the dimension in the first column of the
chart. Move along the same line to select the part number. BLACK DZUS FASTENERS WITH SPRING. A chemical
blacked version of our quarter turn fasteners. Identical in
DOME HEAD FASTENER #DZDH £3.30 each (£3.96 inc vat) spec to #DZF1 to #DZF4 - just add 'B' to the end of the part
number. EXAMPLE #DZF1B £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
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DZUS FASTENER WITH WELD PLATES Here's a ROUND PLATE DZUS FASTENERS These new, self-
convenient way of fixing DZUS springs to box chassis or out- ejecting fasteners feature a 36mm diameter, circular plate
riggers. The steel plates can be riveted or welded. TO MAKE which will spread the tensile load over a much larger area,
YOUR SELECTION: First measure the total thickness ('T') providing an advantage on weaker and thinner materials.
of the panels you wish to secure (see diagram below) and Another great new feature is the combination Slotted / 4mm
locate the dimension in the first column of the chart. Move Hex drive head which offers operation with either a regular
along the same line to select the type of fastener - regular or screwdeiver or a Hex Key reducing the likelyhood of slipping
wing and damaging the surrounding area. 3.3mm fixing holes
REG. DZUS WELD PLATE #DZWPF* £6.20 ea (£7.44 inc vat) @ 27mm centres. Self-ejecting fastener. Bright zinc plated.
WING DZUS WELD PLATE #DZWPWF* £7.20 ea (£8.64 inc vat) Weight 16 gms.
To order, measure the total thickness of the panels you
are fixing together and select the Fastener and Spring
combination from the big chart. Some of the fastener/spring
combinations give the same total of panel thickness - Long
fastener with short spring or short fastener with long spring
You can choose the option that suits your installtion the
best..
T G
#DZWP1 7.24
#DZWP2 7.87
#DZWP3 8.51
#DZWP4 9.14
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THERE ARE FOUR SIZES OF ROUND PLATE FASTENERS. THERE ARE FIVE SIZES OF RETAINING
THE 'G' (Grip) DIMENSIONS ARE LISTED BELOW SPRINGS AVAILABLE. THE HEIGHT 'H'
NOTE: 'G' IS NOT THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE FASTENER DIMENSIONS ARE LISTED BELOW
BUT THE DISTANCE FROM THE TOP OF THE FASTENER TO THE
SPRING 'H' 'H'
BOTTOM OF THE SPIRAL CUT-OUT
DIMENSION DIMENSION
ROUND 'G' 'G' MM INCH
SELF-EJECTING DIMENSION DIMENSION
FASTENER MM INCH DZSPR200 5.08 .200"
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HEAVY DUTY BONNET PIN KIT Chrome plated M12 x 1 SPRUNG BONNET HOOK KIT Stainless Steel spring
steel threaded pins, each with two locknuts. Plated retaining and hook 128mm (5") long. Plated steel retainer and M8
pins with plastic-coated stainless wire ties. mounting bolts. For bonnet or boot retaining.
Polished stainless bonnet plates 64mm diameter with four #SPRHK £8 pair (£9.60 inc vat)
4mm holes on 53mm PCD. #BPRC2 £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
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PANEL FIXING Similar panel fixing to those found in
mainstream production vehicles but this two-part fixing is Chrome lock, stainless top plate (65mm diameter), plated
de-mountable. Simply press the barbed mushroom part steel striker bolt (70mm long, 3/8" unf thread), 2 keys.
through an 8mm hole in your two panels then press in the Quarter-turn locking
cross-head screw. The mushroom stem splits and expands,
securing the panels. To release the panels just undo the
screw and pull out the fastener. Neat and discreet.
Head diameter 22mm.
Overall length 24mm
Grip length 11mm.
#PANFIX
£4 pack of 10
(£4.80 inc vat)
POLISHED STAINLESS
CHROME HINGES A pair of nicely made chrome hinges. HINGE
Originally supplied for the slightly curved panels on early 101mm x 34mm
Mini boot lids. Slightly angled and supplied as a left and open size. 2mm thick.
right pair. Length 90mm. Width of countersunk plate 66mm Four 7mm diameter
with 2 x 6.5mm holes at 45mm centres. Width of pointed countersunk holes.
section 22mm, Height 21mm with 2 x M6 threaded holes at Fixed stainless pin.
29mm centres. Supplied with plated screws, studs and nuts. Recommended fixing
#CHIN1 £12 pair (£14.40 inc vat) screw size M5 csk.
#SSHIN1 £5 each (£6 inc vat)
POLISHED STAINLESS
HINGE
138mm x 44mm open
size. 2mm thick. Six 5mm
diameter countersunk
holes. Fixed stainless
pin. Recommended fixing
screw size M5 csk.
#SSHIN2
£6 each (£7.20 inc vat)
16mm
4.5mm
CABINET KEY
Black steel ‘Tee’ Key for
cabinet latch. From 5mm
square to 10mm square.
20mm Will also fit many other square
drive latches.
#CABKEY £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
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DOOR PULLS CHROMED METAL DOOR PULL (PAIR) Here's a very
nice, classic-style, loose-hinged door pulll. Two countersunk
ABS DOOR PULL One piece snap-in recessed door pull. 5mm holes at 120mm centres. 140mm wide x 42mm .
Facia size 93mm x 35mm. Will fit into an accurately cut hole Weight 95gms each. #DP4CH £6.50 pair (£7.80 inc vat)
87mm x 30.5mm. For up to 1.8mm panel thickness but can
be fitted to thicker panels with careful modification
#DP1 £5 each (£6 inc vat)
ABS DOOR PULL Two piece recessed door pull. Front ALUMINIUM HANDLE Black anodised aluminium. Nicely
facia size 123mm x 47mm. Will fit into an accurately cut radiused top edges. Four 10mm decorative holes. Overall
hole 114mm x 38mm. Rear cover fits on the inside with two length 180mm. Width 25mm. Height from mounting surface
screws into the facia, sandwiching the door panel between 25mm. Thickness 3mm. Two 3mm diameter, countersunk
the two parts. For up to 3mm panel thickness but can be mounting holes at 154mm centres. SOLD SINGLY
fitted to thicker panels with careful modification. #AH180 £4.50 each (£5.40 inc vat)
#DP2 £9 each (£10.80 inc vat)
RELEASE
RELEASE
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LARGE BEAR CLAW DOOR LATCHES IVA OK
Our Bear Claw, anti-burst door latches are probably FITTING TIPS
the easiest-to-fit latches you will ever find. As fitted to Our Bear Claw, anti-burst door latches are probably the
Beauford, GT40, etc. Measuring just 90mm x 48mm x easiest-to-fit latches available. The paired latches provide
21mm the paired latches provide IVA compliant ‘two stage’ IVA compliant ‘two stage’ latching. The simplest method of
latching. Through mounting holes 8.2mm. A simple release installation is ideal for open top vehicles whose doors can
mechanism makes it easy to connect internal door opening be opened by leaning over and opening from the inside.
handles or ‘pull cables (as on A pull cord ‘Y’ is attached to the upper hole of the latch
early Minis) and outside push- release lever and the other end secured inside the front
buttons. Includes two striker of the door. A sleeved bicycle brake cable and solderless
bolts with 7/16" UNC thread. nipple or connector from a ‘Choc-Block’ will do the job.
Weight 682 gms. Early Minis had a similar system.
#BEARLARGE
£39 handed pair (£46.80 inc vat)
RELEASE
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MECHANICAL IMPERIAL ROD ENDS
BUDGET IMPERIAL
ROD ENDS Great value
medium duty Rod Ends.
Suitable for throttle
A linkages, gear linkages,
off road applications
etc. Low carbon, plated
housings. Low carbon,
surface hardened and
plated ball. Right hand
Male or Female thread
only.
STAINLESS NUTS
AVAILABLE
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HIGH SPECIFICATION IMPERIAL ROD ENDS
Important Warning Notice: Please be aware that as Car Builder Solutions is unable to
determine which application a part will be used in, it's the end users responsibility to determine
if the part purchased is suitable for the intended use. Where safety is a factor incorrect
application or installation may result in damaged property or injury or death.
HIGH SPECIFICATION 3 PIECE ROD ENDS We've decided to add to our Rod-
End range with these very nice, UK-made, high-performance joints. They are
Teflon-lined The housing is made from heat treated and clear zinc chromate plated
EN19T steel. The race is carbon steel, zinc plated chromate and the Ball is chrome
plated alloy steel.
3/8" UNF MALE LEFT HAND THREAD & 1/2" DIAMETER HOLE
#HROD38MLH £19 (£22.80 inc vat)
3/8" UNF MALE RIGHT HAND THREAD & 1/2" DIAMETER HOLE
#HROD38MRH £19 (£22.80 inc vat)
1/2" UNF MALE RIGHT HAND THREAD & 1/2" DIAMETER HOLE
#HROD12MRH £23 (£27.60 inc vat)
1/2" UNF MALE LEFT HAND THREAD & 1/2" DIAMETER HOLE
#HROD58MLH £23 (£27.60 inc vat)
5/8" UNF MALE RIGHT HAND THREAD & 1/2" DIAMETER HOLE
#HROD58MRH £23 (£27.60 inc vat)
#HROD38MLH 3/8" UNF .375" 1.938" 1.25" 1" .411" .496" 9732 12 3-7n £19 (£22.80 inc vat)
LEFT HAND
#HROD38MRH 3/8" UNF .375" 1.938" 1.25" .1" .411" .496" 9732 12 3-7n £19 (£22.80 inc vat)
RIGHT HAND
#HROD12MLH 1/2" UNF .500" 2.438" 1.50" 1.308" .500" .622" 16313 12 3-7n £23 (£27.60 inc vat)
LEFT HAND
#HROD12MRH 1/2" UNF .500" 2.438" 1.50" 1.308" .500" .622" 16313 12 3-7n £23 (£27.60 inc vat)
RIGHT HAND
#HROD58MRH 5/8" UNF .500" 2.625" 1.50" 1.5" .500" .622 " 18051 16 3-7n £23 (£27.60 inc vat)
RIGHT HAND
#LH12NUT 1/2" unf LEFT HAND £1.50 each (£1.50 inc vat)
#RH58NUT 5/8" unf RIGHT HAND £1.70 each (£1.80 inc vat)
mm
26
28 mm
Dia.
8 mm I.D.
44 mm NEOPRENE BOOT
Dia. #UJGB
15 mm I.D. £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
12 mm I.D.
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STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT Forged Size 80mm long x 45mm
maximum diameter. Compact and strong needle roller joint
UNIVERSAL JOINT LARGE DIAMETER Hardened steel for steering columns & gear linkages. 14mm (9/16") x 36
bushes. Precision manufactured for strength, low friction, spline at both ends. Bearing cap pop-out torque tested at
accuracy and long life. 37mm dia. x 72mm long. Maximum 400Nm. Weight 449 gms. #UJF £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
operating torque 240Nm (2124 lb-in). Undrilled for machining
or welding. Weight 477 gms. #UJGL £38 (£45.60 inc vat)
Mechanical Properties
Density (kg/m3) 7700-8030
Young’s Modulus (GPa) 190-210
Tensile Strength (Mpa) 569 (Standard) 686
(Quenching, Tempering)
Yield Strength (Mpa) 343 (Standard) 490
(Quenching, Tempering)
Poisson's ratio 0.27-0.30
JIS-S45C Hardness
Brinell Hardness (HB) 160-220 (Annealed)
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STEERING COLUMN LINK 400mm long. 15mm diameter shaft. Has a staked UJ with
female spline and a male spline at the other end of the shaft. Both splines 14mm (9/16")
x 36. Can be extended or shortened with a welded sleeve. Plated. Weight 818gms.
#COLLNK £54 (£64.80 inc vat)
SPLINED SHAFT for STEERING COLUMN 250mm long Can be cut and welded to fabricate your own steering column link.
Made from 15mm diameter steel. Has a 14mm (9/16") diameter x 36 spline machined on each end. You can easily file or
machine a groove in an appropriate position the spline for clearance of your UJ's pinch bolt. Fits our #UJCHR, #UJP, #UJP2
and #UJF. Weight 345 gms.#SPLINED250 £25 (£30 inc vat)
SPLINED SHAFT for STEERING COLUMN 250mm long Can be cut and welded to fabricate your own steering column
link. Made from 15mm diameter steel. Has a 14mm (9/16") diameter x 36 spline machined on one end. Has a groove in an
appropriate position the spline for clearance of your UJ's pinch bolt. . Fits our #UJCHR, #UJP, #UJP2 and #UJF.
Weight 345 gms.
#SPLINED £21 (£23.20 inc vat)
DOUBLE ENDED SPLINED SHAFT Can be cut and welded to fabricate your own steering column link. Made from 15mm
diameter steel. Has a 14mm (9/16") diameter x 36 spline
machined on each end. Fits our #UJCHR, #UJP and #UJF.
400mm LONG #SPLINED400 £29 (£34.80 inc vat)
600mm LONG #SPLINED600 £32 (£38.40 inc vat)
DOUBLE ENDED 3/4" SPLINED SHAFT 350mm long. Made from 19mm diameter steel. Has a 19mm (3/4") diameter x 48
spline machined on each end. Fits our #UJF2. Weight 760gm. 350mm LONG #SPLINED35019 £31 (£34.80 inc vat)
IVA TRACK ROD COVER Two 75mm (3") long pieces of #CVBOOT2
heavy duty, adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing. Simply slide
over your track rod before fitting your track-rod-end. Make
your adjustments, then heat it up with a heat gun or hair-
drier. The adhesive seals both ends for a rust-free joint.
#TRC £3 for 2 (£3.60 inc vat) 55mm I.D.
65mm I.D.
76mm I.D.
86mm I.D.
IVA TRACK ROD SLEEVE Soft PVC sleeve. Simply slide
over your track rod before fitting your track-rod-end the slide
back over the nut. Can be secured in place with silicone, 25mm I.D.
Polyurethane adhesive or cable ties. 2 Sizes:
22mm I.D. x 94mm (shown below on steering arm)
#TRS1 £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
28mm I.D. x 88mm #TRS2 £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
#CVBOOT3
#TRS2
84mm I.D.
#TRS1
98mm I.D.
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STEERING WHEELS 320mm MOUNTNEY STEERING WHEEL
Beautifully textured moulded resin foam over a brushed,
natural anodised aluminium frame 3.7mm thick Six M5 x
300mm DIAMETER STEERING WHEEL 15mm stainless button head fixing screws on a 70mm PCD.
Lightweight, moulded, textured resin foam over a brushed, Clip-in horn push centre with two 1/4" male spade terminals
black anodised aluminium frame 3.7mm thick. Six M5 x on rear. Boss or adapter not included. Weight 959gms.
15mm stainless button head fixing screws on a 70mm PCD. #ST320NAT £45 (£54 inc vat)
Clip-in horn push centre with two 1/4" male spade terminals
on rear. Boss or adapter not included. Weight 644gms.
#ST300BK £30 (£36 inc vat)
BLACK ANODISED
FRAME VERSION
#ST320BK £45 (£54 inc vat)
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250 mm DIAMETER FLAT BOTTOMED STEERING 350 mm DIAMETER SLIGHTLY DISHED SUEDE
WHEEL Leather or suede covered rim, sculptured for STEERING WHEEL Suede covered rim, sculptured for
comfort over a brushed, black anodised flat aluminium frame comfort over a brushed, black anodised aluminium frame
3.4mm thick. Flat bottomed rim for maximum knee clearance 4mm thick.1/2" dished from the centre of the rim. Yellow,
in tight cockpits. Yellow, leather ' Straight-ahead' indicator leather 'Straight-ahead' indicator sewn into rim covering.
sewn into rim covering. Six M5 x 15mm stainless button Six 5.5mm countersunk holes on 70mm PCD. 56mm centre
head fixing screws on a 70mm PCD. Clip-in horn push hole. Boss or adapter not included. Weight 1275 gms.
centre with two 1/4" male spade terminals on rear. Boss or MADE IN ITALY
adapter not included. Weight 590 gms. SUEDE 350mm #ST350S £80 (£96 inc vat)
SUEDE #ST250FBS £75 (£90 inc vat)
LEATHER #ST250FBL £75 (£90 inc vat)
SUEDE
SUEDE
SUEDE
LEATHER
LEATHER
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
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300 mm DIAMETER SLIGHTLY DISHED STEERING TOWING STRAPS These are a scrutineers requirement in
WHEEL Suede covered rim, sculptured for comfort over some race series'. Made from tough, 50mm wide webbing
a brushed, black anodised aluminium frame 4mm thick. in Italy by famous seat belt company SABELT. The powder-
1/2" dished from the centre of the rim. Yellow, leather coated, 4mm thick steel mounting plate has a 15mm hole for
'Straight-ahead' indicator sewn into rim covering. Six 5.5mm attaching to your chassis. Length 270mm. Weight 107gms.
countersunk holes on 70mm PCD. 56mm centre hole. Load capacity 2.9 tons.
Boss or adapter not included. Weight 945 gms. RED #SABTSRD £10 (£12 inc vat)
MADE IN ITALY BLUE #SABTSBU £10 (£12 inc vat)
DRILLED VERSION #ST30070 £80 (£96 inc vat) BLACK #SABTSBK £10 (£12 inc vat)
UN-DRILLED VERSION #ST300UND £80 (£96 inc vat)
28mm
DIAMETER
3 x 6mm HOLES
ON 45mm PCD
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ITALIAN STYLED LEATHER STEERING WHEEL 13" or 14" CHROME, WOOD RIM 350mm STEERING WHEEL
Fine grained leather rim (28mm dia.), with sculptured finger Very nice polished and lacquered wood finish rim (38mm
grips on the rear over a satin black anodised aluminium dia.) with sculptured finger grips on the back, over beautifully
frame 4.7mm thick. chrome-plated 3.7mm thick frame. 30mm dished from the
25mm dished from the centre of the rim. 89mm diameter centreline of the rim. 55mm centre hole and Six, 6mm
centre hole. Six 6mm holes on 101mm (4") PCD. Boss or holes on 70mm PCD. This wheel includes a chrome-plated,
adapter not included. Weight - 13" - 810 gms. 14" - 920gms. diecast centre boss with a horn-push. You can change the
13" DIAMETER #ST330TYL £55 (£66 inc vat) centre emblem for any 35mm diameter emblem. Six, M5
14" DIAMETER #ST355TYL £55 (£66 inc vat) button head stainless screws and allen key included. Weight
1035 gms. #STCHR350 £65 (£78 inc vat)
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WOOD RIM STEERING WHEELS Top and bottom wooden DARK WOOD RIM STEERING WHEELS Top and bottom
rims bonded and riveted to a strong, 5mm thick dished dark-walnut effect, wooden rims bonded and riveted to a
aluminium pressing (25mm dish). Very nice polished and strong, 5mm thick dished aluminium pressing (25mm dished
lacquered finish. dimension). Very nice polished and lacquered finish. Each
13" Centre hole 88mm. 6 x 6mm boss mounting holes on a wheel includes an additional aluminium ring 114mm O.D and
101mm (4") PCD. Diameter 330mm (13"). 88mm I.D. with six countersunk holes and six countersunk
Weight 700 gms. #WRSW13 £90 (£108 inc vat) stainless steel screws and nuts and a hex key.
14" Centre hole 88mm. 6 x 6mm boss mounting holes on a 13" Centre hole 88mm. 6 x 6mm boss mounting holes on a
101mm (4") PCD. Diameter 363mm (14 ¼"). 101mm (4") PCD. Diameter 330mm (13").
Weight 700 gms. #WRSW14 £90 (£108 inc vat) Weight 800 gms. #DWRSW13 £90 (£108 inc vat)
15" Centre hole 88mm. 6 x 6mm boss mounting holes on a 14" Centre hole 88mm. 6 x 6mm boss mounting holes on a
101mm (4") PCD. Diameter 382mm (15"). 101mm (4") PCD. Diameter 363mm (14 ¼").
Weight 723 gms. #WRSW15 £90 (£108 inc vat) Weight 1040 gms. #DWRSW14 £90 (£108 inc vat)
15" Centre hole 88mm. 6 x 6mm boss mounting holes on a
101mm (4") PCD. Diameter 382mm (15").
Weight 1070 gms. #DWRSW15 £90 (£108 inc vat)
GIFT VOUCHERS
GREAT FOR CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAYS. JUST
ORDER THEM AND PAY ON YOUR CARD AND WE’LL POST THEM FREE OF CHARGE.
THEY CAN BE USED AGAINST ANY PURCHASE
FROM THIS CATALOGUE.
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STEERING KNOB Here's a moulded black plastic swivelling STEERING WHEEL HUB Fits Ford Anglia, Capri, Escort,
knob 53mm diameter, mounted to a steel clamp that fixes Cortina Mk2 columns. Diecast aluminium. Spline diameter
to the steering wheel rim. Rubber sleeve supplied allows 15mm. 6 x 6.2mm diameter holes @ 101mm PCD for
fitting to wheel rims up to 35mm diameter. Wheel rims below steering wheel mounting. Supplied with horn push and fixing
32mm diameter may require additional rubber packing. screws. Weight 860 gms. #SWH3 £25 each (£30 inc vat)
Weight 122g. #STKNOB £8 each (£9.60 inc vat)
88 mm
115 mm
88 mm
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STEERING WHEEL HUB Fits many Ford steering columns. DIECAST ALUMINIUM STEERING WHEEL HUB
Diecast aluminium. Maximum diameter 113mm. Overall 96mm long. 88mm diameter. 15mm female spline and taper
height 77mm. Tapered hexagon shaft fitting starting at at the column end. Two different PCD's to choose from at the
17mm across the flats. Two sets of 6 holes for steering wheel end. 70mm and 75mm. Six, M5 holes on each PCD.
wheel mounting @ 70mm PCD (Momo) and 74mm PCD To fit: Ford Anglia. 105e, Cortina Mk2, Escort 69 -74
(Nardi). Supplied with two plated steel alignment plates, six Capri Mk 1, 2 and 3.
countersunk hex drive screws and a hex key. Includes two, plated steel wheel alignment discs for wheels
Weight 598 gms. with 53mm or 60mm diameter centre holes.
#SWH2 £43 each (£51.60 inc vat) Weight 968 gms.
#SWH4 £36 (£43.20 inc vat)
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QUICK RELEASE QUICK RELEASE STEERING WHEEL BOSS
A beautifully made splined aluminium housing with a sprung
STEERING BOSS
release button. Three M8 female threads on a 45mm PCD.
for mounting your steering wheel via a simple adapter plate.
Comes with a matching, splined steel sleeve for welding to
QUICK RELEASE STEERING WHEEL BOSS KIT the top of your steering column. #QRSW2 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
Black anodised aluminium housing with a clever sprung
release system. There is a front face plate (56mm dia.)
with three M6 threads on a 45mm PCD to which you can
bolt your own simple adapter plate to mount your particular
steering wheel. The 25mm A/F, plated steel, hollow,
hexagonal shaft adapter (I.D. 19mm) is welded to the top
of your steering column. This snaps and locks into the hub.
To release the adapter, just squeeze together the two hub
flanges. Weight 291 gms. #QRSW £48 (£57.60 inc vat)
35mm
19mm
44mm
23.3mm 56.4mm
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STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER PLATE to fit our #QRSW STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER PLATE to fit our #QRSW2
Black anodised aluminium adapters to mount a steering Black anodised aluminium adapters to mount a steering
wheel to our quick-release bosses. Wheel mounting has 6 wheel to our quick-release bosses. Wheel mounting has 6 x
x 5.5mm holes on a 101mm (4") PCD. Boss mounting has 5.5mm holes on a 101mm (4") PCD. Boss mounting has 3 x
3 x 6.2mm holes on a 45mm PCD and 3 x 5mm holes on 9mm holes on a 45mm PCD and 3 x 5mm holes on a 50mm
a 50mm PCD. Plate diameter 113mm. Max plate thickness PCD. Plate diameter 113mm. Max plate thickness 10mm.
10mm. Weight 203gms. #SSADAPT2 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
Weight 203gms. #SSADAPT1 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
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THROTTLE & CHOKE
THROTTLE CABLE 1.2 mtr outer, (5.5mm dia).
1.3 mtr inner (1.5mm dia). Stepped nipple on one end (6mm
LONG THROTTLE CABLE 11 foot outer 12 foot inner with & 3.7mm dias.) and nothing on the other end. Low friction,
stepped (6mm & 3mm ) nipple on one end and nothing on Nylon liner. #THCAB12 £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
the other end. Low friction, Acetal liner. M8 adjuster. Plated
shackle and pin included. Perfect for mid or rear engined
cars. Can be shortened. Inner 1.5mm dia. Outer 5.5mm dia.
#THCAB £26 (£31.20 inc vat)
Shackle & pin also available separately. #SHACKLE £2
(£2.40 inc vat)
5mm
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
REMEMBER, THE ONLINE, DOWNLOAD VERSION OF
5mm M6
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PULL CABLE Great for remote bonnet or boot release. BALL AND BARREL NIPPLE ENDS CABLE
Solid 1.2mm diameter, 700mm long inner cable with a 36mm Multi-strand 1.5mm diameter, inner cable with a 6mm ball
diameter rubber finger-pull on one end and nothing on the nipple on one end and a 6mm diameter x 8mm long barrel
other end. 540mm long outer cable with steel ferrule on each nipple on the other end. Inner cable 960mm long Outer
end. Weight 65 gms. #PULLCAB £5 (£6 inc vat) cable 900mm long x 6mm diameter. 11mm diameter plastic
ferrule on each end. There are also three plastic mounting
clips that snap around the outer cable and press into a 6mm
hole. Weight 75 gms. #BALLCAB £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
13.9mm
11.6mm
Angle
170º
Angle
140º 13.9mm 11.6mm
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BOWDEN CABLE Nice quality inner and outer cable OK CHOKE CABLE NON-LOCKING (not push-pull) 1.5 m
for throttle, choke, door, bonnet or boot release and light long. Mounts through a 9mm hole. Multi-strand cable. Plain
clutches. Sold by the metre from a roll. Maximum length in end inner. #CCN £10 (£12 inc vat)
one piece 15 mtrs.
INNER 2mm diameter. 19 strands of 0.44mm plated wire.
#CAB2IN £1.50 per metre (£1.80 inc vat)
OUTER PVC covered 5.2mm O.D. 3.2mm I.D
#CAB52OUT £4 per metre (£4.80 inc vat)
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BONNET RELEASE CABLE T - Handle bonnet release RED 'T' HANDLE RELEASE CABLE
cable 1.5 m long. Panel mounting through 9mm hole. No RAC trackday rules now dictate that battery cut-off switches
nipple on end. #BONREL £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat) must be mounted inside the vehicle, away from body panels
and must be able to be remotely disconnected with a Red 'T'
pull cable on the outside of the vehicle. Here's the solution.
Just make a simple bracket that will fit on the switch and
locate the cable adjuster (supplied). Secure the inner cable
to the key with the solderless nipple supplied.
Can also be used for bonnet and boot release.
Removable red 'T' handle.
3.7mtr Outer cable mounts through a 10mm hole.
4 mtr multi-strand bowden cable inner.
Supplied with M6 cable adjuster, Cable ferrule and a
solderless nipple.
#RTCAB £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
BUDGET CABLE TIE PACK 1000 pieces CABLE COVER BELLOWS Rubber bellows. Great for
3 Sizes, 6 colours in handy carry tube. protecting control cables from ingress of dirt and grime.
#CTTUBE £7.50 (£9 inc vat) Can also be used for protecting wires in flexible installations.
e.g. between 'A' post and doors or body and boot lid.
106mm long relaxed. Will compress to 40mm. 20mm
maximum diameter. 6mm holes in one end and 7.5mm hole
in the other. #CABCOV £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
M8 52mm Overall
length. 37mm
thread length.
3.3mm diameter
inner bore. 6.4mm
diameter outer.
#CA8 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
FERRULE for Control Cables If you're making your own HEAVY DUTY BALL JOINT Plated steel housing. Plated
throttle or choke cable here's the Ferrule that fits over the ball with M5 thread. 15º angular movement. Thread depth
cut end of the outer cable. 5.8mm I.D. 6.3 O.D. 11mm long. approx. 11mm. Stud length approx 11mm. M5 ball diameter
3mm hole for inner cable. 8mm. M6 ball diameter 10mm, M8 ball - 13mm diameter
Plated steel. M5 LH Thread #BJM5LH £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
#FERRULE M5 RH Thread #BJM5RH £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
£0.50p (£0.60 inc vat) M6 LH Thread #BJM6LH £5 (£6 inc vat)
M6RH Thread #BJM6RH £5 (£6 inc vat)
M8 LH Thread #BJM8LH £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
SOLDERLESS NIPPLE. M8 RH Thread #BJM8RH £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
6mm diameter, 13mm long.
Will accept up to 2.5mm ca-
ble. Ideal for custom throttle
cables and choke etc.
#SLNIP £2 each (£2.40 inc vat)
SOLDERLESS NIPPLE.
8mm large diameter, 5mm
small diameter, 14mm long.
Will accept up to 2.5mm
cable. LH/RH THREADED RODS Plated steel. with 30mm of
#SLNIP2 £2 each (£2.40 inc vat) thread at each end. Lock nuts included.
SOLDERLESS NIPPLE M5 x 147mm #TRODM51 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
NIPPLE: 9mm diameter x M5 x 297mm #TRODM52 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
13mm long. M6 x 141mm #TRODM61 £5 (£6 inc vat)
SCREW: Slotted x 10mm M6 x 300mm #TRODM62 £5 (£6 inc vat)
long. M8 x 215mm #TRODM8 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
HOLE: 3mm
#SLNIP3
£2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
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OIL CATCH TANKS
RECTANGULAR OIL CATCH TANKS Beautifully CNC
machined from billet and extruded aluminium. 15mm O.D.
⅝" inlet and outlet. 1 mtr of reinforced PVC hose with hose
MINI OIL CATCH TANK Polished aluminium with sight clips. Clear sight gauge. M10 x 1 Drain plug.
tube and brass drain plug. 1mtr of 10mm hose and hose 2 way stainless mounting bracket and screws. Tank can be
clips included. Size 138mm x 56mm diameter. Weight 550 mounted vertically or horizontally depending on space in
gms. Note: Relax hose in hot water before use. engine bay. Size 200mm x 80mm x 70mm. Weight 1250
#OCTM £32 (£38.40 inc vat) gms. NATURAL ALUMINIUM #OCTRA £56 (£67.20 inc vat)
STAINLESS RUBBER-LINED ’P’ CLIP TITANIUM ANODISED #OCTRT £56 (£67.20 inc vat)
(not shown) For mounting to a bulkhead or inner wing.
#P60SS £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE/SEALANT
A universal wonder product for the car builder. Our
Polyurethane adhesive/sealant comes in a tube and is
dispensed using a regular mastic gun. It is firm enough to
form beads so has excellent gap-filling properties and cures
to a tough rubbery finish. Use it to bond panels together
or to the chassis. Can be thinned to paint a border around
inside of windows prior to bonding.
Will stick almost anything to anything at half the price of
some equivalent products. Includes nozzle.
BLACK #POLY £7.50 cartridge (£9 inc vat)
WHITE #POLYW £7.50 cartridge (£9 inc vat)
FREE
NEWSLETTER THESE UNIONS FIT THE TANKS ABOVE
Place an order online or just
ask us and you'll receive our HOSETAIL 5/8" UNF, 10mm #HT5810
regular newsletter by email. Plated steel. £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
It's packed with special
offers, hints and tips, HOSETAIL 5/8" UNF, 19mm #HT5819
new products and Plated steel. £5 (£6 inc vat)
customers cars.
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OIL CATCH TANKS INLETS CONNECT TO YOUR CARBON FIBRE OIL CATCH TANK Beautifully CNC'd
aluminium top and bottom with a real carbon fibre body.
ENGINE BREATHER AND OUTLETS CONNECT TO A
15mm (⅝") O.D. inlet and outlet. 1 mtr of reinforced PVC
BREATHER FILTER OR PIPE TO ROAD LEVEL.
hose with hose clips. Clear sight gauge. Aluminium M10 x
YOU CAN USE A ‘Y’ JOINER TO ADAPT TWO 1 Drain plug. 2 way powder coated mounting bracket with
ENGINE OUTLETS TO THE ONE INLET stainless screws. Size 180mm x 76mm diameter.
CHROME OIL CATCH TANK #OCTCHR or Capacity 0.5ltr Weight (without hose) 387 gms.
SILVER POWDER COAT (below left) #OCTSIL #CAROCT £58 (£69.60 inc vat)
Pre-assembled with swivelling 8mm O.D. inlet & outlet.
Sight tube & unions. Knurled drain knob. Supplied with
2 piece adjustable mounting bracket assembly with nuts
& bolts, 80cm of PVC hose, 15mm to 8mm aluminium
reducer, 15mm and 8mm blanking plug, 5 x stainless hose
clips. Overall size: 185mm high. 63mm cylinder diameter
- 88mm width including sight tube. Capacity 400ml. Outlet
threads M12 x 1mm. Weight 700 gms. £40 (£48.00 inc vat)
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LARGE OIL CATCH TANK OIL CATCH TANKS Four new, fabricated, TiG welded
1.5 Ltrs capacity. Beautiful TiG welded Aluminium. Internally Aluminium oil catch tanks. Supplied with a vented cap, two
baffled for optimum condensation of oil vapour. Level 13mm OD brass unions with 'O' ring seals, sight gauge,
sight tube. Stainless drain plug in bottom. Screw-in vented drain plug with rubber seal and two blanking plugs. You can
breather cap. Two 13mm O.D. beaded inlets. Rear bracket swap the position of the sight gauge and unions to suit your
for vertical mounting on firewall or bulkhead. Size 250mm installation. 6mm mounting holes at 151mm centres. Two
high x 150mm x 150mm. sizes in natural aluminium or powder-coated satin black:
Weight 490 gms. #OCTL £98 (£117.60 inc vat) SMALL NATURAL #OCT150 1 Litre capacity. Maximum
dimensions: 180mm wide x 150 high x 85mm front to back
SMALL BLACK #OCT150BK (Spec as above) Weight 530 gms.
Both £86 (£103.20 inc vat)
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LARGE NATURAL #OCT250 2 Litre capacity. Maximum OIL CATCH TANK Fabricated, TiG welded Aluminium oil
dimensions: 180mm wide x 250 high x 85mm front to back catch tank. Supplied with a vented cap, two 13mm OD brass
LARGE BLACK #OCT250BK (Spec as 3 ltr). Weight 760 gms. unions with 'O' ring seals, sight gauge, drain plug with rubber
Both £98 (£117.60 inc vat) seal and two blanking plugs. You can swap the position of
the sight gauge and unions to suit your installation. Four,
6mm mounting holes at 175 x 175mm centres.
3 LITRE NATURAL 3 Litre capacity. Maximum
dimensions: 195mm wide x 275 high x 102mm front to back
Weight 895 gms. #OCT350 £118 (£141.60 inc vat)
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OIL CATCH TANK WITH FILTER Here's a real beauty. BREATHER FILTER Chrome with cotton and mesh filter
1.5 Litre capacity, polished, tig welded, aluminium tank with 56mm diameter x 48mm high (70mm including inlet rubber).
internal baffles, a screw-on stainless-mesh filter, drain screw Very nicely made, with stainless hose clip. Ideal for use with
and two 12mm hosetail unions. Overall height including filter our oil catch tanks and engine breather systems. Washable.
and drain 305mm. Tank only size 110mm x 110mm x 169mm Choice of inlet diameter (will expand a few mm's).
high. The screw-on filter has machined aluminium top and 10mm #BFIL10 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
bottom plates and is 75mm diameter x 90mm high. The two 12mm #BFIL12 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
welded mounting brackets have10mm mounting holes at 15mm #BFIL15 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
140mm centres. Inlet and outlet threads AN10 (7/8" unf). 25mm #BFIL25 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
Two screw-in 12mm hosetail unions with 'O' rings are
included. Weight 1.23 Kg. #OCT150FIL £98 (£117.60 inc vat)
10mm BREATHER
FILTER Chrome with
cotton and mesh filter
61mm diameter x
78mm high.
Very nicely made, with
plated hose clip. Ideal
for use with our oil
catch tanks. Washable.
Inlet diameter. 10mm
(will expand to 12mm)
#BFIL78 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
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WASH - WIPE
1.2 LTR WINDSCREEN WASHER KIT Everything you
SCREEN WASHER BOTTLE Massive 3 litre capacity.
Size 230mm high x 200mm wide x 120mm front to back.
Two moulded-in 6mm fixing holes in the back face at 185mm
need. 1.2 Litre capacity nylon bottle with pump and mount- centres. Moulded nylon with fitted pump and everything else
ing bracket. Supplied complete with two nozzles (for up you need including: Wiring plug with 500mm flyleads.
to 6mm thick panels but can be bonded into GRP. 8mm Two twin nozzle washer jets (for up to 5mm panel thickness.
hole size), 1.8m hose, T piece, straight joiner, push button 8mm hole), push-button switch with mounting bracket,
switch, wiring and all fixings. Bottle size approx W140mm x mounting bolts, nuts and washers, 1.8 metres washer hose
H185 mm x Front to back 75mm. #WBOT £20 (£24 inc vat) with one 'T' piece and one straight joiner, two hose securing
brackets. Weight empty 515 gms.
#WBOT3LT £40 (£48 inc vat)
IVA
IVA
OK
OK
Fixing holes
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ALUMINIUM WASHER TANKS WITH PUMPS VERTICAL Overall height 285mm. Tank width 103mm,
Nicely fabricated and tig welded aluminium tanks with 40mm Width with brackets 150mm. Two, 10mm diameter mounting
diameter, knurled, screw-on cap and integral pump. holes at 132mm centres. Front to back 82mm.
Pump has 5mm (3/16") outlet and two 1/4" male spade ter-
HORIZONTAL Width 210mm, Overall height 180mm, Front minals. Capacity 1.5 ltrs. Weight 635 gm.
to Back 82mm. Two 10mm diameter mounting holes @ #VAWTANK £60 (£72 inc vat)
150mm centres. Pump has 5mm (3/16") outlet and two 1/4"
male spade terminals. Capacity 1.5 ltrs. Weight 635 gm.
#HAWTANK £60 (£72 inc vat)
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CHROME SINGLE WASHER JET WINDSCREEN WASHER TUBING 3/16" ID #WTUB
Single swivelling nozzle. 5mm 5mm (3/16") bore. £1.50 mtr (£1.80 inc vat)
mounting hole size. Suitable for up to WINDSCREEN WASHER TUBING 1/8" ID #WTUB2
3mm thick panels but can be bonded 3mm (1/8") bore. £1.75 mtr (£2.16 inc vat)
into thicker GRP panels.
3mm (1/8") Hose size spigot.
#WJETCH1 £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
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WIPER BLADES & ARMS
DETERMINE LEFT OR RIGHT PARK FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT
11 in
11 in
5.8mm
ADJUSTABLE STAINLESS WIPER ARM Fits 13.5mm diameter spindle. Screw-tightening spindle clamp.
RIGHT PARK #WAADJRP LEFT PARK #WAADJLP £15 each (£18. inc vat)
5.8mm
11"
12"
14"
15"
10"
11"
12"
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WINDSCREEN WIPER KIT
WIPER KIT Auto park. 2 Speed. Supplied with two 49mm wheelboxes with angled spacers, motor mounting bracket with
rubber base and 1060mm bundytube for you to cut and make up your own custom assembly. 1500mm inner drive cable.
Wheelbox spindle diameter 13.5mm. Instructions included. Five 1/4" spade terminals on connector block.
Requires correct switch for 2 speed operation and park. (see next page) Weight 2700 gms.
110° SWEEP WIPER KIT #WK110 £130 (£156 inc vat)
130° SWEEP WIPER KIT #WK130 £142 (£170.40 inc vat)
180mm
MOTOR CASE
DIAMETER 75mm
Bundy
tube
165mm 1060mm
long
SPARE BUNDY TUBE 1060mm #WTUBE £12 (£14.40 inc vat) WINDSCREEN WIPER
SPARE INNER CABLE 1500mm #WCAB £14 (£16.80 inc vat) WHEELBOXES An add-on to our
SPARE CLAMP & PAD #WCLAMP £8 (£9.60 inc vat) Wiper Kit for cars with three wiper
2 SPEED ROCKER SWITCH #WIPSW £18 (£21.60 inc vat) arms. Height from base to top of
WIRING PLUG WITH FLYLEADS #WIPPLG £5 (£6 inc vat) thread 35mm. Height from base to 64mm
top of spindle 50mm. 32 teeth
CHROME FERRULE FOR WIPER WHEELBOX
STANDARD HEIGHT 49mm
This decorative ferrule replaces the upper black plastic
#WBOX £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
spacer on our wheelboxes to finish off the scuttle look with
a little bling. #WBCF £5.50 each (£6.60 inc vat) EXTENDED HEIGHT 64mm
(right) #WBOX2 £24 (£28.80 inc vat)
9.5mm
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WIPER MOTOR #RSVAWIP WIPER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LENS
First mock up the system on the bench and lay out your wiper POSITION 2
arms for either left or right park as required. Mount your motor and
gearboxes in as straight a line as possible. Ensure that the drive POSITION 3
POSITION 1
cable will reach the furthest wheelbox. The length of Bundy tubing
supplied can be formed into gentle curves if required.
Cut the tubing into the lengths required starting with the piece
that will join the motor to the first wheelbox. Install the flared end
onto the motor. Remove the two nuts holding the two halves of
the gearbox together. Ideally you should form a small flare on
the end of the cut tube to lock it into the wheelbox when the two LAMP
halves are bolted together. If you do not have a flaring tool you TERMI-
may be able to carefully form a sufficient flare on the tube by NALS
working around the end with a small pair of needle nose pliers.
2 SPEED WIPER
Cut a second length to join the two wheelboxes and a final short #RSVAWIP
length just long enough to cover the exposed inner cable at its full
extension. Flare all ends as before.
When all the tubes are installed, remove the motor from its mount
and refit it whilst feeding the inner cable through the tubes and
gearboxes. To change from left park to right park simply invert
the wheel boxes 180° or, if space does not allow, remove the gear
wheel mechanism from the motor, prise out the white nylon slipper
moulding and reinsert it on the opposite edge of the gear wheel.
The terminal block forms part of the motor gearbox and
incorporates 0.187in blades arranged to accept a 5-way
connector. However, on single speed motors only four terminals
are used. Correct terminal polarity must be observed. The wiper 4 PINS
POSITION 1 = Pins 1 & 2 made
switch must be capable of switching an inductive current of 5 POSITION 2 = Pins 2 & 4 made
Amps. POSITION 3 = Pins 4 & 5 made
The wiring example below shows Lucas 1596A
switch Part No: 39736. This was the original switch
used with this type of wiper motor on many old UK WIRING EXAMPLE USING OFF-ON-ON TOGGLE SWITCH
classic cars. You may be lucky enough to find one 1. To Ground (earth) Black
at an Autojumble. Our #RSVAWIP (shown right) is a 2. From wiper switch (Brown/Green) When switch is off
suitable alternative. this connects to Terminal 5 (Red/Green)
3. From Wiper Switch Fast Speed +ve
4. To fused ignition controlled +ve (normally green)
5. From Wiper Switch Slow Speed +ve (normally Red/
Green)
SWITCH +
TERMINAL
BATTERY 1
3 2
#TSKR4
5 4
WIPER
MOTOR
WIRING PLUG TERMINALS
WITH TERMINALS
#WIPPLG2 87 86 85 87 86 85 87 86
85
£4 (£4.80 inc vat)
87a 87a 87a
30 30 30
#RLY5CO #RLY5CO #RLY5CO
CHANGE-OVER
RELAY #RLY5CO 86
30
87a 87
WIPER
MOTOR 85
1 PLUG
3 2
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
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F U E L SUBMERSIBLE FUEL HOSE
Fully resistant to all fuels inside and out. Suitable for linking
GENUINE GATES FUEL HOSE Suitable for carburettor and chambers inside fuel tanks and for pick-up pipes inside
fuel injected engines. Petrol or Diesel. Top quality hose. tanks. Spiral woven textile reinforcement. Working pressure
Resists heat, oil, ozone & weathering. 140 psi. SOLD PER HALF METRE
Spiral textile reinforcement. 8mm I.D. (14mm O.D.)
Working pressure up to 140 psi. IVA OK #FUHO8SUB £13 per 1/2 mtr. (£15.60 inc vat)
SAE J30R7 ISO 4639-2 DIN 73379. 10mm I.D (16mm O.D.)
3.2mm (1/8") #FUHO3 (7.5mm OD) £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat) #FUHO10SUB £15 per 1/2 mtr. (£18 inc vat)
4mm (5/32") #FUHO4 (9mm OD) £4.00 mtr (£4.80 inc vat)
5mm (3/16") #FUHO5 (11mm OD) £4.50 mtr (£5.40 inc vat)
6mm (1/4") #FUHO6 (11.5mm OD) £5.00 mtr (£6 inc vat)
7mm (9/32") #FUHO7 (13mm OD) £5.25 mtr (£6.30 inc vat)
8mm (5/16") #FUHO8 (13.5mm OD) £5.50 mtr (£6.60 inc vat)
10mm (3/8") #FUHO10 (15mm OD) £5.75 mtr (£6.90 inc vat)
12mm (1/2") #FUHO12 (18mm OD) £6.25 mtr (£7.34 inc vat)
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6mm O.D. COPPER PIPE #COP6 £5 mtr (£6 inc vat) MINIATURE HOSE CLIPS 6mm to 11mm. Stainless band.
8mm O.D. COPPER PIPE #COP8 £6 mtr (£7.20 inc vat) Plated steel screw and housing. Band width 5mm
10mm O.D. COPPER PIPE #COP10 £7 mtr (£8.40 inc vat) #H6 £3 pack of 5 (£3.60 inc vat)
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ULTRA FLEXIBLE FUEL FILLER HOSE. 2 Layer Neoprene
FUEL FILLER HOSE hose with excellent resistance to petrol and diesel fuel.
Embedded spiral wire reinforcement with glass strand
windings for additional strength. For temperatures up to
STRAIGHT SILICONE FUEL FILLER HOSE. We've been 135ºC. Wall thickness only 2mm.
asked for this for ages so, finally, here it is. Fluorosilicone- 38mm (1 ½") #FFF38 £16 per 500mm (£19.20 inc vat)
lined and resistant to ALL fuels and oils. Sold in multiples of 45mm (1 ¾") #FFF45 £17 per 500mm (£20.40 inc vat)
250mm (Maximum 1 metre length). If you're ordering online 51mm (2") #FFF51 £18 per 500mm (£21.60 inc vat)
and want 500mm just order '2' quantity. Weight 250gm per 57mm (2 ¼") #FFF57 £20 per 500mm (£24 inc vat)
250mm. 63mm (2 ½") #FFF63 £25 per 500mm (£30 inc vat)
BLUE 51mm I.D. #SILFF51BU £20 per 250mm (£21.60 inc vat) 75mm (3") #FFF75 £30 per 500mm (£36 inc vat)
SEE HINTS AND TIPS SECTION FOR CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
BLACK 51mm I.D. #SILFF51BK £20 per 250mm (£21.60 inc vat)
SEE HINTS AND TIPS SECTION FOR CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
150mm
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HEAVY DUTY FLEXIBLE FUEL FILL HOSE ANODISED ALUMINIUM CABLE OR HOSE SEPARATORS
Flexible hose with spiral wire reinforcement for connecting For tidying and separating electrical or HT cables, pipes,
your fuel filler to your fuel tank. Easily cut with knife & wire hoses or control cables. Weight 12 gms.
cutters. Resistant to leaded, unleaded petrol & diesel. 2 WAY 8mm SILVER #CSEP28S £4.50 each (£5.40 inc vat)
50mm I.D. Will bend to 300mm radius. Ideal for installations
where hose is exposed to the elements e.g. under wheel
arches. Outside diameter 60mm.
38mm I.D. #FFHO381 £38 for 1 Yard length (£45.60 inc vat)
38mm I.D. #FFHO382 £21 for 18 inch length (£25.20 inc vat)
50mm I.D. #FFHO1 £38 for 1 Yard length (£45.60 inc vat)
50mm I.D. #FFHO2 £21 for 18 inch length (£25.20 inc vat)
GREAT ONLINE
SHIPPING
DEALS
IF YOU ORDER ONLINE,
HOSE CLIPS All prices + vat COURIER DELIVERY TO
STAINLESS ZINC PLATED UK MAINLAND
SIZE IN MM EACH EACH IS ONLY £6 + vat
30 - 40 £1.80 #H30SS £0.60 #H30ZN ore
35 - 50 £2.00 #H35SS £0.65 #H35ZN FREE
45 - 60 £2.20 #H45SS £0.75 #H45ZN IF YOU SPEND OVER £100
60 - 80 £2.50 #H60SS £0.90 #H60ZN (not inc. vat)
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FUEL TAP Great quality plated brass body with a die-cast BRASS STRAIGHT HOSETAILS FOR #FUTAP
metal handle. #HT146 1/4" BSP to 6mm push on tail
90 degree turn on/ #HT148 1/4" BSP to 8mm push on tail
off. Length without #HT1410 1/8" BSP to 10mm push on tail
unions 50mm. All £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
1/4" BSP threads
in each end. 10mm
bore through
valve. Road or
competition.
Unions not
included
#FUTAP FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE 12 volt, solenoid operated valve.
£7.50 (£9 inc vat) If there is a live feed to the solenoid (ignition on) then the
valve is open allowing fuel to flow. When the power is
switched off the valve closes shutting off the fuel. Can be
MINIATURE FUEL
operated from the ignition feed or from a separate feed with
TAP They don't come
a hidden switch as an additional security device.
more compact than
Brass valve body with 3/8" unf threads for inlet and outlet
this, plated brass little
unions. Mounting bracket, screws and hose clips included.
beauty. Just 48mm from
Size: Overall height without bracket 77mm. Overall width
end to end of the 8mm
including connector plug 91mm. Can qualify as a form of
barbed hosetails. The
immobilisation as required by IVA. Pressure 0-3 bar.
plastic-coated handle
Best fitted in low pressure feed after a pre-filter.
moves 90 degrees from
#FUVAS £58 (£68.15 inc vat)
open to closed.
#FUVAL £79 (£94.80 inc vat)
Through bore 4.7mm.
Weight 54gms. PART BORE CURRENT FLOW RATE HOSE I.D.
#FUTAP2 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) NO. (mm) lt/min
#FUVAS 3.5mm 0.44amp 2.1 to 7.6 8mm
RUBBER RIVNUTS Is a flanged neoprene bushing with a
#FUVAL 6mm 1.06 amp 6 to 18.4 10mm
captive brass nut designed to provide a shock and vibration
resistant fixing for component mounting and panel assembly.
This demountable blind screw anchor is suitable for
applications of many kinds in many conditions, in materials
from 1mm to 4mm thick. These even work well in blind holes
in solid material. SOLD IN PACKS OF 10
Access needed from only one side
Can be used in closed end holes
Will not mark finished surfaces
Helps seal out moisture
Absorbs noise
Electrically isolating
Dampens vibration and shock
Helps prevent galvanic corrosion
Ideal for mixed material assemblies
Resistant to weathering in outdoor conditions COTTON REEL RUBBER MOUNTS Ideal for Exhausts, fuel
Removable and reusable pumps, oil coolers, radiators, ECU’s etc.
INSTRUCTIONS: Place ‘Rub-Nut’ insert all the way into 1. Round. 20mm dia x 15mm.
the pre-drilled hole until the flange is firmly against the M6 x 18mm long studs.
mounting surface. Pass the machine screw through the #COT1 £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
part to be fastened and tighten until snug. 2. Hexagonal. 22mm diameter x 26mm long.
M4 #RUBNUT4 £4 (£4.80 inc vat) Drill 8mm hole M6 x 12mm long studs. Nuts and spring washers.
M5 #RUBNUT5 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat) Drill 10mm hole #COT2 £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
M6 #RUBNUT6 £5 (£6 inc vat) Drill 12.5mm hole MORE ON 'MOUNTS' PAGE 72
M8 #RUBNUT8 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) Drill 16mm hole
1 2
A PACKS
OF 10
'A' FLANGE
THICKNESS
M4 - 1mm
M5 - 1mm
M6 - 4.6mm
M8 - 3mm
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SWIRL POTS
FUEL SWIRL POT This 1.5 litre lift tank prevents misfiring
FUEL SWIRL POT DIECAST This die-cast, satin black
coated swirl pot has a capacity of 480cc. Overall height
185mm high, 93mm maximum diameter. The inlet and re-
due to tank surge and fuel starvation in fuel injected engines turn on the top are threaded 1/4" BSP female. Two 1/4" BSP
during hard cornering, braking and acceleration. x 3/8" (10mm) brass unions are supplied. The bottom outlet
1. Top - 6mm breather/return to main tank. (to the main fuel pump) is 12mm diameter. There is a brass
2. Inlet - 8mm fuel feed via a low pressure electric pump bleed plug on the top. A stainless steel mounting bracket
from the main tank. with fixings is supplied. Weight 850 gms.
3. Inlet - 8mm return from fuel rail. DIECAST SWIRL POT #SWIRL £112 (£134.40 inc vat)
4. 12mm main outlet to your high pressure pump. Overall
size 215mm high, 100mm diameter. Weight 460 gms.
Available with: BOTTOM MOUNT #SWIB £89 (£106.80 inc vat)
REAR MOUNT #SWIR £89 (£106.80 inc vat)
1
2
REAR
MOUNT
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FUEL SURGE TANK POLISHED ALUMINIUM IN LINE FUEL TANK BREATHER VALVE In-line version.
This very clever surge tank is manufactured mostly from 63mm overall length.
one piece of 3mm aluminium sheet. The only weld is on the With 7mm hosetails on both ends. #FTBV2 £36 (£43.30 inc vat)
closing plate on the base so no welds are visible when it's With 8mm hosetails on both ends. #FTBV28 £36 (£43.30 inc vat)
mouunted. A selection of eight 'O' ring fittings is included: With JIC#6 unions on both ends. #FTBVJIC6 £36 (£43.30 inc vat)
1 x 6mm Hosetail
2 x 8mm Hosetail
1 x 12mm Hosetail
3 x AN6 (9/16" UNF)
1 x AN8 (3/4" UNF)
Height (without unions fitted) 195mm. Diameter 108mm.
Base 130mm square with 4 x 8mm fixing holes on 100mm
square. Capacity 1.5 Litres. Weight (including all unions)
520 gms.
#SURGE £82 (£98.40 inc vat)
Selection of
unions fitted for
illustration
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FUEL PUMPS
ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP Great value. Sealed, reliable
solid state internals. 12 volt. Requires separate earth
connection to pump body via fixing bolt. Less than 2 amp
The fuel pumps on this and the following page are
current drain. Will pump from 1.5 psi to 4.5 psi. Flow rate
suitable for carburettor engines. They are OK for petrol,
100 ltrs/hour (21 gal/hr.) Will self prime up to 0.6mtrs lift.
diesel and alcohol fuels with all additives. All have a Footprint 140mm x 82mm x 85mm high (without unions).
built in anti-siphon and anti drain-back valves. Simple 2 bolt fixing at 65mm centres. Supplied with 2 x 8mm
two bolt installation. For best results mount as close hosetail unions. Union thread size 1/8" npt.
to the fuel tank as possible below the fuel level and Removable, washable internal nylon filter. Weight 690gm.
always use a filter between the tank and pump. Rubber #FPUMP3 £39 each (£45.82 inc vat)
mountings are recommended (see our mounts section)
FUEL PUMP This excellent quality pump is now available
in two versions. One (#FPUMPS) is a 'Suction' version best
used for installation in your engine bay. The other (#FPUMP)
is a 'Pressure' version for mounting near the fuel tank.
12 Volt. Flow rate 125 Lt/hr. Integral 8mm swivelling inlet &
outlet unions. Size 73mm x 128mm.
Mounting bracket & fixing screws included.
Made in Germany.
Not suitable for Bio Diesel. ECE Approved
NOTE: We always recommend the use of a pre-filter with all
fuel pumps.
#FPUMP Pressure 4.2 psi. Suction -1.4 psi. £68 (£81.60 inc vat)
#FPUMPS Pressure 2.1 psi. Suction -2.8 psi. £68 (£81.60 inc vat)
LONG HEX - IN
SHORT HEX - OUT
RED +ve 12v
FIT FILTER TO
INLET
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FACET FUEL PUMPS These original, American made fuel ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP Sealed, reliable solid state
pumps are for carburettor engines. Suitable for petrol and internals. 12 volt. Requires separate earth connection to
diesel fuels with all additives. All have a built in anti-siphon pump body via fixing bolt. Less than 2 amp current drain.
and anti drain-back valves. Simple two bolt installation. Will self prime up to 1 mtr lift. Footprint 140mm x 82mm x
For best results mount as close to the fuel tank as possible 85mm high (without unions).
below the fuel level and always use a filter between the tank 2 bolt fixing at 65mm centres. Removable, washable internal
and pump. Rubber mountings are recommended (see our nylon filter. Weight 760gm.
mounts section) Operating temperature range -60 to +43 deg C.
ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP Reliable solid state internals, FAST ROAD Will pump from 5 psi to 6 psi. Flow rate 132
no electrical contacts to burn out, no bearings to wear and ltrs/hour (35 US gal/hr.) Union thread size 1/8" npt.
no diaphragms to perish. 12 volt. Less than 2 amp current #FAC3 £70 each (£84 inc vat)
drain. Will self prime up to 0.3mtrs lift. Footprint 80mm
x 80mm x 60mm high (without unions). 2 bolt fixing at
65mm centres. Union thread size 1/8" npt. Weight 469gm.
Operating temperature range -31 to +55 deg C.
ROAD Will pump from 2.5 psi to 3.5 psi. Flow rate 113 ltrs/
hour (30 US gal/hr.) #FAC1 £35 each (£42 inc vat)
COMPETITION Will pump from 4 psi to 7 psi. Flow rate 128
ltrs/hour (34 US gal/hr.) #FAC2 £39 each (£46.80 inc vat)
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FACET ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP For Reliable solid state COMPETITION FUEL INJECTION PUMP.
internals, no electrical contacts to burn out, no bearings to 13.5 volt. (12 volt)
wear and no diaphragms to perish. 12 volt. Less than 2 amp Maximum pressure 9.5 bar.
current drain. Will self prime up to 0.3 mtrs lift. Footprint Maximum flow 280 Ltrs / hr
80mm x 43mm x 65mm high. 2 bolt fixing at 65mm centres. Flow @ 3 bar 180 Ltrs / hr
Union thread size 1/8" npt. Operating temperature range -31 Maximum distance from tank 0.6 mtrs
to +55 deg C. Will pump from 1.5 psi to 4 psi. Flow rate 113 Inlet and outlet thread size M10 x 1
ltrs/hour. For carburettor engines up to 150 bhp. Fitting in 12mm. Fitting out 8mm
Weight 356gm. #FAC5 £30 (£36 inc vat) Supplied with a foam mounting sleeve
Both straight unions. #INJP1 £118 (£141.60 inc vat)
SPARE BANJO
SET FOR FUEL IN-
JECTION PUMPS
#INJP1 and 2
Cap nut (M12 x
1.5mm) , banjo and
washers.
#INJBAN
£8 (£9.60 inc vat)
SPARE TERMINAL NUT
SET FOR FUEL INJECTION
PUMPS #INJP1 and 2
Nuts, and washers.
#INJPNUT £1.80 (£2.16 inc vat)
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FUEL INJECTION PUMP. With boots and connectors. FUEL INJECTION PUMP. This pump is a replacement for
13.5 volt. (12 volt) the Bosch "044" Motorsport pump, the highest flowing of the
Normal running pressure 3 Bar. Bosch pumps that is often used in Motorsport applications.
Maximum pressure 8.5 Bar. 13.5 volt. (12 volt)
Flow 156 Ltrs / Hour. Current drain max. approx 11 Amps
Inlet size 12mm push-on Flow rate: 265Lt/Hr @ 55 psi (3.9 bar)and 255Lt/Hr @ 75 psi
Outlet size 8mm push-on (5.3 bar)
Both straight unions Inlet thread female M18 x 1.5mm
Diameter 52mm. Outlet thread male banjo M12 x 1.5mm
Overall length 175mm. Diameter 60mm.
#INJP4 £55 (£66 inc vat) Overall length 195mm.
Electrical connection threads: Positive M6 / Negative M5
Supplied with boots and connectors. Weight 1126 gm.
#INJP5 £85 (£102 inc vat)
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FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE IN-LINE ADAPTER COMPACT FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
Nicely made aluminium housing for simple installation of a Range 1 to 5 psi. Maximum input pressure 7 psi.
fuel pressure gauge. Just cut the rubber fuel line and push Body diameter 56mm. Overall height 38mm. Sprung-loaded
on the ends. Supplied with a brass plug. control knob with 11 stage adjustment. 1/8" npt female
GAUGE NOT INCLUDED. NOTE: We recommend fuel threads. Supplied with either 8mm or 10mm hosetails
gauges for setting-up only. Not for permanent fitment. WITH 8mm HOSETAILS #CFPR8 £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
FOR 6mm HOSE #FPGA6 £14 (£16.80 inc vat) WITH 10mm HOSETAILS #CFPR10 £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
FOR 8mm HOSE #FPGA8 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
FOR 10mm HOSE #FPGA10 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
6mm
8mm
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PETROL KING LOW PRESSURE FUEL REGULATOR FILTER KING 67mm LOW PRESSURE FUEL FILTER/
Suitable for most fuels except methanol. Fuel pressure can REGULATOR Metal bowl. Suitable for most fuels except
be adjusted between 1.5 psi and 5 psi. Supplied with 1/8" methanol. Fuel pressure can be adjusted between 1.5 psi
npt x 8mm hose tails. Supplied with plated steel mount- and 5 psi. Integral 8mm hose tails. Supplied with plated
ing bracket and fixing bolts. Overall width across hosetails steel mounting bracket and fixing bolts. Overall width across
124mm. Mounting bracket 90mm x 46mm. 28mm centres. hosetails 101mm. Overall height 126mm. Mounting bracket
#PKR1 £42 (£50.40 inc vat) 90mm x 46mm. 28mm centres. #FK67M £50 (£60 inc vat)
TRANSPARENT BOWL VERSION #FK67T £50 (60 inc vat)
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FUEL FILTERS PLATED STEEL FUEL FILTER FOR #FAC1 , 2 and 3
1/8" NPT to 8mm
All the fuel filters below are ideal for carburettor systems or as a push on tail.
low pressure pre-filter in fuel injected systems Maximum 10 psi
FUEL FILTER GLASS & CHROME Can be dismantled for pressure.
cleaning. Clear glass body and chrome plated end caps. #FF188
Available with 6mm, 8mm or 10mm integral hosetails. £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
Very free-flowing. Diameter 28mm. Length 108mm.
Maximum 10 psi pressure.
6mm #FFGL6 £10 (£12 inc vat) (shown below)
8mm #FFGL8 £10 (£12 inc vat) NYLON FUEL FILTER See clearly what’s happening with
10mm #FFGL10 £10 (£12 inc vat) your fuel delivery. Made from tough, transparent Nylon.
Dual hose size fitting
6mm (1/4") or 8mm
(5/16")
Free - flowing. 50mm
(2") diameter. Max 10
psi pressure.
#FFNY
FUEL FILTER GLASS & CHROME Can be dismantled £3.50 (£4.25 inc vat)
for cleaning. Clear glass body and chrome plated end
caps. 1/8" NPT female threads in each end. Very free-
ALUMINIUM FUEL FILTER Polished natural
flowing. Diameter 28mm. Length 108mm (without unions).
finish. Can be dismantled for cleaning. Very free-flowing,
Maximum 10 psi pressure. #FFGL18 £9 (£11.80 inc vat)
washable, sintered
brass filter element.
6mm hosetails.
Diameter 29 mm.
Length 73 mm.
#FFAL £10 (£12 inc vat)
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FUEL CAPS
CLASSIC ASTON FUEL CAPS Beautifully made in UK. All
caps are vented and all are supplied with two fibre sealing
washers. Rubber seal and sprung release catch.
ASTON CAP ASSEMBLY Here's amazing value in this 2½" x 16 tpi CHROMED BRASS ASTON
four piece cap assembly. A polished alloy, hinged cap Vented. 2½" x 16tpi internal thread.
(dimensions 100mm x 134mm) screws on to an anodised Dimensions. 70mm x 112mm. #AST212 £92 (£110.40 inc vat)
alloy, threaded neck with an integral, 51mm dia, filler hose
connector. A lockable insert fits in the neck and a separate
threaded slip ring with cork gasket allows you to 'sandwich'
your flat body panel between the cap and the neck.
Very neat. Weight 740 gms.
#AST100 £105 (£126 inc vat)
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ASTON 3½" BSP POLISHED ALLOY FUEL CAP
Very nice cast aluminium with 3½" BSP thread. 3½" ASTON CAP ASSEMBLY Here's a slightly different
Sprung release catch and selection of spacing gaskets. version of our #AST35R Fuel Cap. It comes assembled
122mm diameter. 170mm end to end. 57mm high. with an internal, breathing, locking cap insert, a screw-on
Rubber seal. Vented. #AST35 £180 (£216 inc vat) neck with 51mm diameter x 42mm long outlet, gasket, fixing
screws and two keys. Superb quality.
Neck flange diameter 133mm. Lid diameter 118mm.
Maximum height of catch above mounting surface 78mm.
Six 5.5mm countersunk holes in flange at 115mm PCD.
Weight 1200gms. #AST35KIT £200 (£240 inc vat)
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CLASSIC MONZA FUEL CAPS All beautifully made 2 ½" x 16 tpi POLISHED ALLOY MONZA Sprung release
in UK. All caps are vented and all are supplied with two fibre catch. Vented. Dimensions. 76mm x 100mm. 2 ½" BSP
sealing washers. Rubber seal and sprung release catch. internal thread. #MON212ALP £72 (£86.40 inc vat)
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LOCKABLE INSERT FOR 2½" and 3½" ASTON NECK 2½ MODERN CLASSIC FUEL CAP ALLOY OR CHROME
Anodised aluminium top. Rubber seal. Nicely made in UK, these vented caps are IVA OK. Hidden,
Supplied with two keys. sprung release catch. Overall size 109mm x 75mm x 33mm
VENTED #LOCKIN £25 (£30 inc vat) high. 2½ x 16 tpi thread. Will fit on any of our 2 1/2" threaded
UN-VENTED #LOCKINUV £25 (£30 inc vat) flanges. Weight: Chrome 460 gms, Alloy 240 gms
CHROMED BRASS #CLA212CB £75 (£90 inc vat)
POLISHED ALLOY #CLA212AL £75 (£90 inc vat)
UNLEADED INSERT
Required for IVA with
unleaded fuel vehicles.
Aluminium insert
with retaining spring
for all caps above.
Has spring - loaded
stainless flap. 44mm
diameter.
#FCIN2 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
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ZINC ALLOY SURFACE MOUNT CAP With integral flange. 63mm ALLOY FUEL CAP & NECK ASSEMBLY
2¼" internal throat diameter. Non vented. Made in UK. Polished aluminium Vented cap 63mm diameter with 'GAS'
Sprung release catch. Maximum overall dimensions 103mm engraved in 8mm high letters. 51mm diameter hose spigot
x 81mm x 43mm high. Four 9mm fixing holes on a 92mm 39mm long. Integral mounting flange 87mm x 65mm.
PCD. Gasket supplied. #FC10381 £55 (£66 inc vat) Four 4mm mounting holes at 44mm x 65mm centres.
Maximum height above mounting surface 38mm.
Weight 260 gms. #FC63 £41 (£49.20 inc vat)
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2 ¾" x 16 tpi Diameter 94mm with integral two
ONE PIECE ANODISED 2½" x 16 tpi Diameter 94mm with
stage 51mm (2") and 57mm (2¼") hose neck.
ALUMINIUM NECK/FLANGE integral two stage 51mm (2") and
76mm mounting hole PCD. #AFLA234 £46 (£55.20 inc
All supplied with cork gasket and 57mm (2¼") hose neck.
vat) ACCEPTS #LOCKIN and #FCIN2
stainless fixing kit. #AFLA212 £44 (£52.80 inc vat)
ACCEPTS #LOCKIN and #FCIN2
2" x 18 tpi Diameter 82mm with
integral 51mm (2") O.D. hose neck.
#AFLA2 £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
#WITN2 #WITN212
£7.50 £8
(£9 inc vat) (£9.60 inc vat)
ANODISED ALUMINIUM MOUNTING FLANGES These can be used with our Filler ANODISED ALUMINIUM FUEL CAP
Neck (#FILLNECK) or bolted directly to the fuel tank. All supplied with cork gasket MOUNTING FLANGE 3½" BSP. 11
and stainless fixing kit. TPI. Thread diameter 100mm. Flange
2" x 18 tpi Diameter 2½" x 16 pi Diameter 2¾" x 16 tpi Diameter 94mm. diameter 126mm. Mounting hole
82mm. Mounting hole 94mm. Mounting hole PCD Mounting hole PCD 76mm. PCD 115mm. Inside diameter 90mm.
PCD 63mm. Inside 76mm. Inside diameter Inside diameter 62mm. Supplied with cork gasket and stainless
diameter 44mm. 55mm. #FLA212AN. #FLA234AN £28 (£27.60 inc vat) fixings #FLA312AN £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
#FLA2AN £22 (£22.80 inc vat)
CHROMED BRASS MOUNTING FLANGES These can be used with 2¾" x 16 tpi Diameter 106mm. Mounting
our Filler Neck (#FILLNECK) or bolted directly to the fuel tank. hole PCD 92mm. Inside diameter 64mm.
#FLA234C. £36 (£43.20 inc vat)
2" x 18 tpi Diameter 76mm. 2½" x 16 tpi Diameter 100mm. Mounting
Mounting hole PCD 65mm. hole PCD 84mm. Inside diameter 57mm.
Inside diam- #FLA212C
eter 44mm. £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
#FLA2C
£18 (£22.80 inc vat)
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79mm DIA. SATIN ALUMINIUM FUEL CAP ASSEMBLY
IVA HEADS UP For direct mounting in a tank. Fits through a 51mm hole.
Vehicles fitted with engines manufactured after 1993 must have 64mm fixing hole PCD. Overall height 32mm. Cork gasket
a restrictor fitted in the filler neck that limits refuelling to unleaded and Stainless fixing pack included. Non vented.
filler nozzles only. #AERO79F £70 (£84 inc vat)
Removable filler caps without keys must be tethered to the flange
or neck ensuring that you don’t drive away from the filling station
and leave the cap behind. Tethering of the fuel cap is not required
if - The key cannot be removed from the cap in the unlocked
position (#AERO2and #LOCKIN caps comply) and the vehicle
has an age-related registration. Vehicles with a new registration
must have all types of caps tethered. See our hints & tips section
at the back.
IVA requires that all vehicles with post 1993 engines mush have
an unleaded fuel insert in the filler neck to prevent filling with
incorrect fuel.
FUEL TANK SEALER POR-15 FUEL TANK SEALER is totally resistant to all fuels,
alcohols and petrol additives. It seals leaking seams, cracks and pinholes preventing all
further corrosion. POR15 can restore your tank to fully operational condition.
For the best results, old & rusty tanks will need pre-treating with Cleaner/Degreaser and
Full specification later in this section. 2 sizes available:
1- US Pint (473ml) will seal a 34 litres (7-1/2 UK gallons) tank. Weight 560 gms.
#FTS473 £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
1- US Quart (946ml) will seal a 68 litres (15 UK gallons) tank. Weight 1120 gms.
#FTS946 £29 (£34.80 inc vat)
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82mm LOCKING FUEL CAP ASSEMBLY FILLER HOSE CAP Locking caps don't come easier than
Satin Anodised aluminium with locking insert and integral this. The CNC'd aluminium neck is 57mm diameter so it will
51mm (2" ) neck. Fits through a 57mm hole. Overall height fit directly into the end of a 57mm ID filler hose. Secure it
55mm. Fixing hole PCD 70mm. Cork gasket, two keys and there with one hose clip and it's done. Overall height 46mm.
Stainless fixing pack included. IVA-OK for non cat vehicles Maximum diameter 63mm. Supplied with two keys. Non-
or unleaded vehicles with fuel nozzle insert (sold separately). vented. #FHCAP £90 (£108 inc vat)
UNVENTED (Red insert) #AERO2 £69 (£82.80 inc vat)
VENTED (Green insert) #AERO2V £69 (£82.80 inc vat)
ACCEPTS
#FCIN2
UNLEADED INSERT
Required for IVA with
unleaded fuel vehicles.
Aluminium insert
with retaining spring
for all caps above. 46mm FILLER HOSE CAP This non-vented, non-locking
Has spring - loaded cap will fit directly into the end of a 45mm ID hose. 40mm
stainless flap. high. 50mm maximum diameter. #FHCAP46 £60 (£72 inc vat)
44mm diameter.
#FCIN2 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
BRASS MULTI-STRAND
WIRE
Ideal wire for tethering a loose
fuel cap for IVA compliance.
See our hints and tips section
for some ideas on how to fit it.
#BMSW £1.50 Mtr (£1.80 inc vat)
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94mm LOCKING FUEL CAP ASSEMBLY with locking insert 94mm LOCKING FUEL CAP ASSEMBLY FOR DIRECT
and integral 2-stage 51mm (2" ) and 57mm (2¼") neck. TANK MOUNTING Fits through a 62mm hole. Fixing hole
Fits through a 62mm hole. Overall height 63mm. Fixing hole PCD 76mm. Cork gasket, Two keys and Stainless M5 fixing
PCD 76mm. Cork gasket, Two keys and M5 Stainless fixing pack included. IVA-OK with tether for non cat vehicles.
pack included. IVA-OK with tether for non cat vehicles or SATIN BLACK #AERO5B £87 (£104.40 inc vat)
unleaded vehicles with fuel nozzle insert (sold separately). SATIN ALUMNIUM #AERO5S £87 (£104.40 inc vat)
SATIN BLACK #AERO3B £114 (£136.80 inc vat)
SATIN ALUMINIUM #AERO3 £90 (£108 inc vat)
ACCEPTS
#FCIN2
51mm 57mm
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART NEAR THE BACK
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120mm AERO FUEL CAP SATIN BLACK BUDGET 94mm LOCKING FUEL CAP ASSEMBLY
Aluminium flush fit locking fuel cap. 120mm diameter. With locking cap insert and integral, 2-stage, 51mm (2" ) and
If used alone, it can be mounted directly into an 80mm 58mm (2¼") neck. Internal aluminium retaining ring with M5
diameter hole in your fuel tank or it can be remotely threaded inserts. Fits through a 62mm hole. Overall height
mounted using the neck #FN2. Supplied with cork gasket, 63mm. Fixing hole PCD 76mm. Cork gasket, Two keys
M5 stainless fixings and two keys. Fixing Holes 102mm and M5 Stainless fixing pack included. IVA-OK when fitted
P.C.D. #AERO4B £88 (£105.60 inc vat) with a tether on non-cat vehicles or with a fuel nozzle insert
unleaded vehicles (sold separately).
SATIN ALUMINIUM #AERO694 £50 (£60 inc vat)
10º
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WELD-IN OR HOSE-END FILLER NECK CNC machined, ULTRA FLEXIBLE FUEL FILLER HOSE. 2 Layer Neoprene
threaded aluminium necks and Caps. All with 'O' ring seal. hose with excellent resistance to petrol and diesel fuel.
Either weld the neck directly into an aluminium oil or fuel Embedded spiral wire reinforcement with glass strand
tank or just push into a hose end and secure with a hose windings for additional strength. For temperatures up to
clip. 135ºC. Wall thickness only 2mm.
38mm (1 ½") #FFF38 £16 per 500mm (£19.20 inc vat)
1. 51mm diameter neck. 80mm overall height. 3mm wall 45mm (1 ¾") #FFF45 £17 per 500mm (£20.40 inc vat)
thickness. Scalloped cap 60mm dia. #WIFN £19 (£22.80 inc vat) 51mm (2") #FFF51 £18 per 500mm (£21.60 inc vat)
2. 51mm diameter neck. 80mm overall height. 2mm wall 57mm (2 ¼") #FFF57 £20 per 500mm (£24 inc vat)
thickness. Knurled cap 58mm dia. #WIFN2 £16 (£19.20 inc vat) 63mm (2 ½") #FFF63 £25 per 500mm (£30 inc vat)
75mm (3") #FFF75 £30 per 500mm (£36 inc vat)
3. 41mm diameter neck. 53mm overall height. 1.6mm wall
SEE HINTS AND TIPS SECTION FOR CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
thickness. Knurled cap 50mm dia. #WIFN3 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
1 2
3
NOTE: FORMING
SHARP BENDS
AND ACUTE 'S'
SHAPES WITH
THIS HOSE NOTE: FORMING SHARP BENDS
WILL PUT SOME AND ACUTE 'S' SHAPES WITH THIS
HOSE WILL PUT SOME STRAIN ON
STRAIN ON
YOUR FILLER NECK AND TANK
YOUR FILLER INLET SPIGOT
NECK AND TANK
INLET SPIGOT
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FITTING FLANGE AND NECK ASSEMBLIES
Countersunk or
Button Head
screws
Flange
Sealant
Neck
CAP
Bodywork Countersunk
Rivnuts
FLANGE
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Drain all fuel from tank, remove
tank from vehicle and clean out tank. All used fuel tanks
are dirty and must be cleaned before sealing.DO NOT MIX
THIS SEALER WITH ANY FUELS. If you try to seal a tank
without cleaning it first, the new coating will fail because
the tank sealer will not stick to the gum and varnish. Mix 1
part of 'POR15 Cleaner Degreaser' with 1 part hot water
and pour into the tank. Gloves and eye protection should be
worn at all times. Roll the tank around then place in different
positions every two hours so the solution can treat all inside
surfaces. Repeat this step until the solution comes out clean
then rinse the tank thoroughly 2 or 3 times with water to
WE ARE PROUD TO BECOME A STOCKIST OF remove all the cleaner. Then allow to dry. Next pour in a full
container of 'POR15 Metal Prep' and roll the tank around.
WORLD-FAMOUS POR15 PRODUCTS.
Place the tank in a different position every half hour until
FUEL TANK SEALER the entire inside surface of the tank has been treated. Then
Replacements for many old, or one-off Classic Car fuel rinse the tank thoroughly with hot water several times then
tanks are no longer available or are prohibitively expensive. drain and dry completely with a hair-drier or heat gun. The
Repairing and resealing may well be the answer. tank and seams must be absolutely bone dry befor you can
The legendary POR-15 Petrol Tank Sealer has proven to be use Fuel Tank Sealer. Remove valves, feed lines, filters and
the very best available. The tough flexible coating chemically any other mechanisms. Sealer will clog narrow fuel lines if
bonds to the inside of your tank forming an incredibly strong they are not blanked off. If lines do get blocked they can be
permanent seal. cleared with wire or a metal coat hanger before the sealer is
POR-15 FUEL TANK SEALER is totally resistant to all fuels, dry. Plug all open holes with Duck Tape or rubber stoppers
alcohols and petrol additives. It seals leaking seams, cracks except the main filler hole. Again, the tank inside must be
and pinholes preventing all further corrosion. completely dry. The ideal working temperature is 72ºF. STIR
POR15 can restore your tank to fully operational condition. WELL BEFORE USE. Pour the entire contents of Tank
For the best results, old & rusty tanks will need pre-treating Sealer into the tank, cover the filler hole and slowly rotate
with Cleaner/Degreaser and Metal Prep. the tank back and forth and side to side and upside down
NOTE: Not Suitable for Plastic and Fibreglass Tanks. to cover all surfaces and seams. Then drain for at least 30
OK FOR PETROL WITH UP TO 10% ETHANOL MIX minutes to ensure that the Tank Sealer has not 'puddled'
2 sizes available: inside the tank. Allow 96 hours for drying. Dry in a warm,
1- US Pint (473ml) will seal a 34 litres (7-1/2 UK gallons) well-ventilated area. Drying time can be shortened by using
tank. Weight 560 gms. #FTS473 £22 (£26.40 inc vat) a gentle fan blowing into the filler hole with low or no heat
1- US Quart (946ml) will seal a 68 litres (15 UK gallons) and circulating it inside the tank and out through another
tank. Weight 1120 gms. #FTS946 £29 (£34.80 inc vat) hole. Do not reuse the sealer. Allow remnants to dry then
discard safely.
WARNING. Vapour may be harmful. If in doubt please read
the full Health and Safety information on POR15's website.
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EXHAUST
CHROME ROLLED END SVA TAILPIPES Chromed steel
with rolled IVAOK end. All 140mm long (5 ½"). Single self
SUPER EXHAUST WRAP Insulate your manifolds and tapping screw fixing into your original tailpipe.
down-pipes. Help cool your engine bay and cockpit. Heavy 42.5mm I.D. (1.67") #TP8 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
duty woven ceramic fibre. Unique woven-in stainless 48.4mm I.D. (1.91") #TP5 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
steel reinforcing threads. Maximum working temperature 57mm I.D. (2.24") #TP6 £6.75 (£8.10 inc vat)
1000ºC!! Supplied with a pack of 10 stainless steel 62.7mm I.D. (2.46") #TP7 £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
securing ties. We’ve never seen this top quality insulation 44.7mm I.D. (1.76") #TP9 £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
for sale to the automotive industry - anywhere. Can be 51.6mm I.D. (2.03") #TP10 £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
over-painted either by direct spraying of our aerosol exhaust
paints or just spray the paint into the lid and brush it on.
25mm WIDE 55 ft long Including
10 stainless steel fixing ties.
#EXWRP25 £29 (£34.80 inc vat)
50mm WIDE. 55ft Including 10
stainless steel fixing ties.
#EXWRP50 £46 (£55.20 inc vat)
EXTRA TIES 200mm long
POLISHED STAINLESS IVA TAILPIPES. Tailpipes must
#SSTIE £7.50 pack of 10 (£9 inc vat)
have a rolled end to pass IVA. These tail pipe trims are just
what the inspector ordered. Available in 56mm (2.2") and
(69mm) 2¾" internal diameter. Simple fix with a jubilee clip
supplied. Both150mm long.
56mm I.D. (2.2") #TP1 £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
69mm I.D. (2.7") #TP3 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
EXHAUST
PAINT
AVAILABLE
SOUND LEVEL
METER
Great value meter
for checking those
exhaust levels for the
track and IVA. Nice
quality.
Size 170mm x 65mm x
40mm
Measures sound from POLISHED STAINLESS BAFFLED TAILPIPE. This tailpipe
50 to 126db. A & C has a rolled end to pass IVA and has a perforated internal
Weightings sleeve. It will fit over a 62mm diameter (or less) tube and
Adjustable response can be secured with tthe all-stainless 'U' clamp supplied.
speed Maximum diameter 76mm. 172mm long.
Battery condition #TP11 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
indicator.
Easy to use with full
instructions
Requires 1 x 9v
battery.
Calibration control.
Phono output for data
recorder.
#SLM £20 (£24 inc vat)
TRACK
OR ROAD
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'U' EXHAUST CLAMP Plated steel. All have 2.5mm thick EXHAUST JOINERS Steel tube split at both ends for
steel saddles. M10 threads on 'U' making straight joins in equal diameter tubes.
bolt. Nuts included. All 5" (125mm ) long. 1.5mm wall thickness.
38 mm #EXU38 £2.50 (£3 inc vat) 39.5 mm I.D. (1.56") #EJ1 £3.50 (£3.70 inc vat)
44 mm #EXU44 £2.50 (£3 inc vat) 42.3 mm I.D. (1.66") #EJ2 £3.60 (£4.32 inc vat)
51 mm #EXU51 £2.50 (£3 inc vat) 45.2 mm I.D. (1.78") #EJ3 £3.70 (£4.44 inc vat)
54 mm #EXU54 £2.50 (£3 inc vat) 49.3 mm I.D. (1.94") #EJ4 £3.80 (£4.56 inc vat)
58 mm #EXU58 £2.50 (£3 inc vat) 50.7 mm I.D. (2") #EJ5 £3.90 (£4.68 inc vat)
64 mm #EXU64 £3 (£3.60 inc vat) 54 mm I.D. (2.128") #EJ6 £4.00 (£4.80 inc vat)
70 mm #EXU70 £3 (£3.60 inc vat) 57.5 mm I.D. (2.26") #EJ7 £4.20 (£5.04 inc vat)
60.4 mm I.D. (2.38") #EJ8 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
ALL STAINLESS EXHAUST 63.3 mm I.D. (2.49") #EJ9 £5 (£6 inc vat)
CLAMP Wide band stainless
exhaust clamps. Rolled edge that
will not damage pipe or hose. Solid
stainless drilled and tapped ferrules
(do not confuse with pressed,
cheaper versions). Very strong.
Excellent quality. Band width 20mm.
Can be polished to a mirror finish.
36 - 39 mm #EXCLP36 M6 bolt £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
40 - 43 mm #EXCLP40 M6 bolt £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
44 - 47 mm #EXCLP44 M6 bolt £7.50 (£9 inc vat) STEPPED EXHAUST JOINERS Steel tube swaged to
48 - 51 mm #EXCLP48 M6 bolt £7.50 (£9 inc vat) three different diameters for joining mismatched exhaust
52 - 55 mm #EXCLP52 M8 bolt £7.50 (£9 inc vat) tubing. All 5" (125mm ) long. 1.5mm wall thickness.
56 - 59 mm #EXCLP56 M8 bolt £7.50 (£9 inc vat) PLEASE NOTE: THESE SIZES OFTEN VARY SLIGHTLY.
60 - 63 mm #EXCLP60 M8 bolt £7.50 (£9 inc vat) PLEASE CHECK WITH US IF YOU REQUIRE ACCURATE
64 - 67 mm #EXCLP64 M8 bolt £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat) MEASUREMENTS
68 - 73 mm #EXCLP68 M8 bolt £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
74 - 79 mm #EXCLP74 M8 bolt £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
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FLEXIBLE EXHAUST COUPLING Weld this joint into your FLEXIBLE EXHAUST COUPLINGS WITH STUB ENDS
exhaust system to reduce vibration and isolate engine Weld this joint into your exhaust system to reduce vibration
movement. All stainless flexible bellows construction and isolate engine movement. All 304 stainless flexible
with braided stainless steel inner lining and outer casing. bellows construction with braided stainless outer casing.
Weldable ends. Will comfortably flex up to 5%. Weld, or split and clamp ends. Will comfortably flex up to
Overall length 207mm (8¼") 5%. End stubs all 45mm long x 1.5mm wall thickness.
64mm (2½") I.D. #FLEXH2 £20 (£24 inc vat) Five sizes, all 305mm long:
38.6mm (1.5") I.D. Wt. 711gm #FLEXH385 £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
45.5mm (1.75") I.D. Wt. 855gm #FLEXH45 £24 (£28.80 inc vat)
ALL STAINLESS 51.4mm (2") I.D. Wt 958gm #FLEXH51 £26 (£31.20 inc vat)
57.5mm (2.25") I.D. Wt. 1006gm #FLEXH57 £28 (£33.60 nc vat)
76.5mm (3") I.D. Wt. 1412gm #FLEXH76 £30 (£36 inc vat)
ALL STAINLESS
15
0m
m
MINIMUM
BEND
RADIUS
38mm © ALL IMAGES AND ALL OTHER MATERIAL IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE
COPYRIGHT OF CAR BUILDER SOLUTIONS
shown UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED AND MAY NOT BE
REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION
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EXHAUST MOUNTS EXHAUST HANGER A plated steel strap with 6 x 8m holes
is bolted to a flexible rubber joint which is then bolted to a 'U'
EXHAUST COTTON REEL clamp which will accept a round exhaust tube from 30mm to
MOUNT 42mm hexagon across 60mm diameter. Overall length 285mm Weight 190gm.
the flats x 27mm waisted rubber. #EXHANG £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
M10 x 1.5mm x 18mm long stud
on each end. Plated steel.
#COT5 £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
1 2 3 6
90°
45°
BEND RADIUS
76mm (38mm tube)
65mm (32mm tube)
180°
135°
MOST PRODUCTS
360° HAVE A
VIEW HIGH RESOLUTION
ONLINE 360 DEGREE VIEW
ON OUR ONLINE
SHOP
EXHAUST PASTE 140 gm tube. Well known sealant for all
exhaust joints from manifold to tailpipe. Withstands 1000ºC. SILENCER REFILL BLANKET Open-weave sewn ceramic
#EXPASTE £3 (£3.60 inc vat) cloth blanket about 8mm thick. Supplied rolled but opens to
1mtr x 45cm. Easily cut with strong scissors to repack your
EXHAUST PAINT The original and best. Matt finish. own silencer. Weight 427 gms. #SWAD450 £15 (£18 inc vat)
Will withstand up to 1500 degrees F.
Net weight 11 ounces (311 grams)
SILVER #PNEXS £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
BLACK #PNEXB £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
WHITE #PNEXW £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
RED #PNEXR £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
WHITE HIGH TEMPERATURE
EXHAUST PRIMER
#PRIMEX £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
LOOSE, STRANDED WADDING (below) 0.60 kg pack
for repacking your silencer as loosely or as densely as you
wish. #SWADBAG £6.50 (£7.80 inc vat)
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ALL STAINLESS REPACKABLE SILENCERS
Manufactured for us to our own design and specification from 304 grade stainless steel. 16g (1.5mm), inlet and outlet pipes,
internal baffles and body. Spun end caps 18g (1.2mm) stainless. Stainless button head screws and welded nuts securing re-
movable end cap. Beautifully TiG welded construction. Filled with long life Vetratex wadding. Re-packable. Beaded tailpipes.
5" DIAMETER Body length 26" (670mm). Overall length 39½" (1 mtr). Inlet & outlet I.D. 1 7/8" (47.8mm). O.D. 2" (51mm).
Weight 4.8 Kg. Nominal noise 94db (may vary with different engines). #SIL5 £175 (£210 inc vat)
6" DIAMETER Body length 26" (670mm). Overall length 39 ½" (1mtr.) Inlet & outlet I.D. 2⅜" (60.3mm). O.D. 2½"
(63.5mm). Weight 5.4 Kg. Nominal noise 94 db (may vary with different engines). #SIL6 £175 (£210 inc vat)
95 mm
GREAT ONLINE
diameter packs for easy installation. Ceramic felt sheet rolled
around a layer of stainless steel wire wool on a 60mm di-
SHIPPING ameter cardboard tube. As you slide the wrapped cartridge
into your silencer case the internal baffle will push out the
DEALS cardboard tube. The blanket and stainless wire wool can be
unwrapped and re-wrapped around your own baffle.
IF YOU ORDER ONLINE, 5" PACK 500mm long. 0.8 Kg. #SWAD5 £12.50 (£15 inc vat)
COURIER DELIVERY 6" PACK 600mm long. 1.5 Kg #SWAD6 £15 (£18 inc vat)
TO UK MAINLAND
IS ONLY £6 + vat
or
FREE
IF YOU SPEND OVER £100
(not inc. vat)
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WARNING LIGHTS
PLAIN BEZEL SMALL WARNING LIGHTS. 1/4" Spade
terminal connectors. 17mm Diameter x 40mm long. Press
into a 12mm hole.
SMALL WARNING LIGHTS. Plated Bezel. 1/4" Spade
RED #WLS2R AMBER #WLS2A
terminal connectors. 17mm Diameter x 40mm long. Press
BLUE #WLS2B GREEN #WLS2G All £1.25 each (£1.50 inc vat)
into a 12mm hole.
RED #WLSR AMBER #WLSA
BLUE #WLSB GREEN #WLSG All £1.50 each (£1.80 inc vat)
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BLACK BEZEL SMALL WARNING LIGHTS Blacked metal
23mm DIAMETER LED PLAIN WARNING LIGHTS
Bezel. ¼" Spade terminal connectors. Replaceable bulb.
16mm Dia. x 48mm long. Press into a 12.5mm (½") hole. RED #WL23R £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
RED #WLSBKR AMBER #WLSBKA BLUE #WLSBKB AMBER #WL23A £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
GREEN #WLSBKG All £2.50 each (£3 inc vat) BLUE #WL23B £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
GREEN #WL23G £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
GREAT ONLINE
SHIPPING
DEALS
IF YOU ORDER ONLINE,
COURIER DELIVERY
to UK MAINLAND
IS ONLY £6 + vat
or
FREE
IF YOU SPEND OVER £100
(not inc. vat)
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LED BLACK BEZEL WARNING LIGHTS Superb, aviation LED CHROME BEZEL
quality. Machined alloy, gloss black housing. Engraved and WARNING LIGHTS
filled legends. 200mm fly leads. 16mm bezel diameter. Superb, aviation quality.
Fits in a 14mm hole. Maximum panel thickness 8mm. Chromed, machined alloy
Plated securing nut with spring washer. 31mm long. housing. Plain or Engraved
and filled legends. 200mm
HAZARD Red #WLEDHAZ fly leads. 16mm bezel
INDICATOR Green #WLEDIND diameter. Fits in a 14mm
DOUBLE INDICATOR Green #WLEDIND2 hole. Maximum panel
BATTERY/IGNITION Red #WLEDBAT thickness 8mm. Plated
HANDBRAKE Red #WLEDHBRK securing nut with spring
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Red #WLEDBRK washer. 31mm long. WIRING - RED +12v. BLACK -12v
LIGHTS Green #WLEDLTS All £8 each (£9.60 inc vat)
FRONT FOG Green #WLEDFF RED #WLEDRCH AMBER #WLEDACH
MAIN BEAM Blue #WLEDBEAM BLUE #WLEDBCH GREEN #WLEDGCH
REAR FOG Amber #WLEDRF
OIL Amber #WLEDOIL
ECU Amber #WLEDECU
All £8 each (£9.60 inc vat) ALL SHOWN LIT
HAZARD #WLEDHAZCH
INDICATOR #WLEDINDCH
BEAM #WLEDBEAMCH
IGNITION #WLEDBATCH
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Red #WLEDBRKCH
LIGHTS Green #WLEDLTSCH
FRONT FOG Green #WLEDFFCH
REAR FOG Amber #WLEDRFCH
OIL Amber #WLEDOILCH
ECU Amber #WLEDECUCH
DOUBLE INDICATOR Green #WLEDIND2CH
All £8 each (£9.60 inc vat) ALL SHOWN UNLIT
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21mm DIAMETER 12 VOLT WARNING LAMPS RECTANGULAR WARNING LIGHTS Bezel size 31mm
Black nylon body, plastic lens and knurled aluminium bezel. x 15mm. Fits in a hole size 30mm x 12mm. ¼" Spade
Two 1/4" spade terminals on rear and 2 watt capless bulb in terminals. Non-replaceable lifetime bulb included.
a pull-out bulb holder. RED #RWLR, AMBER #RWLA, BLUE #RWLB,
Two mounting options: 1. Press into a 17.5mm hole. This GREEN #RWLG All £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
will give a 16mm front projection and max. 42mm rear
projection. 2. Unscrew bezel and mount through a 16mm
hole. Max panel thickness 4mm. This gives 7mm front
projection and 52mm rear projection.
Weight 15 gms.
RED #WL21R £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
AMBER #WL21A £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
BLUE #WL21B £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat) MATCHING SWITCHES AND
GREEN #WL21G £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat) MOUNTING PANELS ALSO AVAILABLE
BRAKE
B E £15 each (£18 inc vat)
HAZARD
WARNING LIGHT
RED led E Z WARNING LIGHT
RED led
#WL6BKBRK
E #WL6HAZ
£15 each
(£18 inc vat)
BATTERY/IGNITION
Z L
£15 each (£18 inc vat)
BRAKE FLUID TEST SWITCH /
WARNING LIGHT Momentary-
WARNING LIGHT
RED led
#WL6BKBAT
E PARK
WARNING
RED led #PBBM
£18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
WARNING LIGHT ONLY
£15 each
(£18 inc vat)
OIL
L LIGHT
RED led
#WL6PARK
RED led #WL6BRK
£15 each (£18 inc vat)
IGNITION
WARNING LIGHT £15 each
AMBER led WARNING LIGHT
#WL6BKOIL
(£18 inc vat)
RED led
£15 each #WL6BAT
(£18 inc vat)
£15 each (£18 inc vat)
DOUBLE INDICATOR OIL
WARNING LIGHT WARNING LIGHT
GREEN led AMBER led
#WL6BKIND2 #WL6OIL
£15 each FAN FAN £15 each (£18 inc vat)
(£18 inc vat) WARNING WARNING
SINGLE INDICATOR LIGHT LIGHT INDICATORS
WARNING LIGHT AMBER led AMBER led WARNING LIGHT
GREEN led #WL6BKFAN #WL6FAN GREEN led
#WL6BKIND £15 each £15 each #WL6IND
£15 each (£18 inc vat) (£18 inc vat) £15 each (£18 inc vat)
(£18 inc vat)
PARK INDICATORS
WARNING LIGHT WARNING LIGHT
RED led SINGLE ARROW
#WL6BKPARK GREEN led
£15 each #WL6INDS
(£18 inc vat) £15 each (£18 inc vat)
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SWITCHES DOOMSDAY COVER Sprung
red flip-off cover. Fits HEAVY
DUTY TOGGLE SWITCH
HEAVY DUTY TOGGLE SWITCH 25 Amp 12 Volt. Chrome and ILLUMINATED TOGGLE
toggle. Old fashioned Bakelite body. Fit in 12mm hole. For SWITCH. This cover makes it
panels up to 8mm thick. Most have ¼" spade terminals. impossible to accidentally turn the
ON-OFF #TSHD1 Heater fan etc switch ‘ON’ but very easy to turn it
ON-ON #TSHD2 Changeover, for Main Beam/Dip ‘OFF’ in an emergency or vice-
OFF-MOMENTARY #TSHDSPR Sprung return. Screen versa. SWITCH NOT INCLUDED
wash, horn, headlamp flash etc.(screw terminals) #DOOM £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
ON-OFF-ON #TSHD3 Indicator.
All above £4 each (£4.80 inc vat) SWITCH BODY STYLE
MAY VARY SLIGHTLY TOGGLE SWITCH HEAVY DUTY WITH BLACK LEVER.
25 Amp 12 Volt. Fit in a 12mm hole. For panels up to 8mm
OFF-ON(1)-ON(1+2) #TSHD4 side/head. £7 (£8.40 inc vat) thick. 5 Versions.
ON / OFF / ON -MOMENTARY SPRUNG RETURN For ON-OFF (double pole) #TSB1
windows or sunroof etc. 20 Amp #TSHD5 £5 (£6 inc vat) ON-OFF-ON (double pole) #TSB2 Indicator
OFF-MOMENTARY #TSBSPR Sprung return -
Screen wash or horn
OFF-ON-MOMENTARY #TSBSPR2 Sprung return
(e.g. Wiper and washer)
OFF-ON(1)-ON(1+2) #TSB3 sidelights / headlights, wiper.
All £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
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IVA DASHBOARD
EXEMPT ZONE.
All projections on your INSTRUMENT PANEL
dashboard such as, HORIZONTAL
switches, warning WINDSCREEN PROJECTION
lamps, vents and SIDE PILLAR
instruments are subject
to rules regarding
minimum radii and
height above the surface
with the exception of the
‘Exempt Zone’ labelled
‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ in the
diagram.
NOTE: IVA rules 127mm
frequently change.
Please check the HORIZONTAL
IVA manual for latest NEAREST INNER BOUNDARY
revisions or ask you SIDEWALL OF
local test centre if in VEHICLE
doubt.
RETRO LUCAS-STYLE SWITCHES Faithful copies of the SWITCH PANELS Moulded plastic switch panels for mount-
now unavailable Lucas range of classic switches. All fit in a ing under your dash or in a glove box etc. The modular
14mm hole. Maximum panel thickness 3mm. Bezel diam- versions can be joined together in banks using the clips
eter 19mm. Moulded black paddle 21mm long. 1/4" spade supplied
terminals. MODULAR RECTANGULAR HOLE SINGLE #SPREM
ON / OFF (left) 5 Amp. #TSPA1 £8 (£9.60 inc vat) MODULAR ROUND HOLE SINGLE #SP1M 43 x 35 x 16mm
OFF / ON MOMENTARY SPRING RETURN 5 Amp ROUND HOLE SINGLE #SP1 42 x 52 x 16mm
#TSPASPR £8 (£9.60 inc vat) ROUND HOLE TWIN #SP2 42 x 52 x 16mm
RECTANGULAR HOLE SINGLE #SPRE1 42 x 52 x 16mm
RECTANGULAR HOLE TWIN #SPRE2 42 x 52 x 16mm
All £2 each (£2.40 inc vat)
ON / OFF / ON OMENTARY
ON / ON CHANGEOVER
SPRUNG RETURN
18 Amp
For windows or sunroof etc.
#TSPA2 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
20 Amp #TSHD5. £5 (£6 inc vat)
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KNURLED RING TOGGLE SWITCHES Superb quality toggle
switches all with a beautifully knurled outer securing ring. HAZARD WIRING
#TSKR2
Melamine/polyester case and silver plated copper contacts. TOGGLE SWITCH
Smooth, positive action. SWITCH WITH
Maximum panel thickness TWIN RELAYS
between nuts 4.5mm.
Fits in a 12mm hole. 25 Amp.
Body size (double pole) 22mm wide,
30mm top to bottom, 32mm front to INDICATOR
back.1/4" spade/solder terminals. SWITCH
FLASHER HAZARD
ON/OFF DOUBLE POLE #TSKR1 £6 (£7.20 inc vat) RELAY RELAY
HAZARD WIRING
#TSKR2
TOGGLE SWITCH
WITH
ELECTRONIC
ON-OFF-ON DOUBLE POLE #TSKR3 £6 (£7.20 inc vat) OR LED RELAY
3 POSITION OFF-ON(1)-ON(1+2) #TSKR4 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
INDICATOR
SWITCH
ELECTRONIC
OR LED
FLASHER
RELAY
+ ve
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NYLON TOGGLE SWITCHES MINIATURE TOGGLE SWITCH
All have 1/4" spade terminals and black flat nylon handle. Mount through a 6mm hole. Overall size 32mm high x
All fit in 12mm hole. For panel thickness up to 5mm. 13mm. Suitable for panel thickness up to 6mm.
20 Amp 12 volt. Connections by careful soldering. 6 Amp.
• ON / OFF #TSN1 Heater, fan, lights etc. ON-OFF #TSMIN1 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
• ON / ON Changeover #TSN2 Main / Dip ON-OFF-ON (indicator) #TSMIN2 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
• OFF / ON MOMENTARY SPRUNG RETURN #TSN3 ON-ON (changeover) #TSMIN3 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
Horn, washer
• ON / OFF / ON #TSN4 Indicator
All £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
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IGNITION SWITCH Dash mounted, 4 position switch with IGNITION/START SWITCH 3 position switch - OFF - ON -
clearly labelled terminals for battery, ignition, start and START (spring return). 1/4" male spade terminals. Mounts
accessory. Chrome bezel. Supplied with 2 keys. Strong through a 20mm hole (with one flat). Body diameter 35mm.
construction and easy installation through a 19mm (3/4") Maximum rear projection 47mm. Chrome bezel. Supplied
hole. 30 Amps @ 12v with 2 keys. 30 Amps @ 12 v #IGNSW2 £10 (£12 inc vat)
#IGNSW
£16 (£19.20 inc vat)
IVAOK
DRILL JIG EXAMPLE
FOREMAN Mk4 BUILD DVD Between 1989 and 2006 Neil
and Matthew Foreman manufactured over forty Mk4's as
component packages or as drive-away, turn-key cars.
This film was made in 2006 to accompany the Build Manual
and is an overview of the assembly process of their final
Ferrari V12 - engined car. Running time 97 minutes. This
DVD will only play on machines equipped with DVD-R
playback. #DVDMK4 £10 (£12 inc vat)
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PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES
IVA OK PUSH BUTTON SWITCH For horn, screen wash
etc. Polished aluminium bezel with black button, both with
PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES Non-latching. For horn, screen required IVA radius. 25mm diameter. Fits in a 22mm hole.
wash or starter etc. All push to make. Screw terminals. 20 Amp. #PBSVA £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
PLATED BRASS 22mm dia. bezel. Fits 19mm hole. SUPERB PUSH BUTTON SWITCH Fantastic quality.
20 Amp. #PBSWPL £5 (£6 inc vat) Superbly made. Nice action. Chrome with black button.
17mm diameter bezel. Fits in a 12mm hole. For up to 6mm
panel thickness. 2 Amp.
LATCHING #PBSW6L £13 (£15.60 inc vat)
MOMENTARY #PBSW6M £10.50 (£12.60 inc vat)
RED & CHROME 25mm dia. bezel. Fits 22mm hole. Spade
terminals. 20 Amp. #PBSWRC £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
ALUMINIUM ESCUTCHEON
Add an aluminium bezel to any
switch with a 22mm mount. 1mm
brushed aluminium.
40mm diameter with a 22mm hole.
#AE4022 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
MORE SIZES AVAILABLE
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ALL BLACK HORN SWITCH ABS 26mm dia. Fits 22mm ILLUMINATED CHROME PUSH
hole. #PBSWBKH £6 (£7.20 inc vat) BUTTON SWITCH Push to make,
ALL BLACK WASHER SWITCH ABS 26mm dia. Fits sprung return. Fits through a 22mm
22mm hole. #PBSWBKW £6 (£7.20 inc vat) hole in up to 7mm thick panels. Three
ALI BODY & BEZEL HORN SWITCH 25mm diameter. Fits M4 terminal screws on back for ring
22mm hole. #PBSWALIH £7.50 (£9 inc vat) terminals. Front projection 17mm. Rear
ALI BODY & BEZEL WASHER SWITCH 25mm diameter. projection 28mm. 50Amp @ 12 volts.
Fits 22mm hole. #PBSWALIW £7.50 (£9 inc vat) TERMINAL 1: +12 in
TERMINAL 2: Load
TERMINAL 3: Lamp earth.
#PBSWCH £13 (£15.60 inc vat)
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LED LATCHING PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES Press fit in a ILLUMINATED LATCHING PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES
20mm hole. Splash-proof with a rubber bellows seal. Fits in a 20mm hole. Splash-proof with a rubber bellows
¼" Spade terminals. The brass terminal is the earth for the seal. ¼" Spade terminals. AMBER #PBSLA
internal LED light. RED #PBSLR GREEN #PBSLG BLUE #PBSLBU
RED #PBSLEDR £4 each (£4.80 inc vat) £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
AMBER #PBSLEDA £4 each (£4.80 inc vat) NOTE: Illumination requires an earth connection.
BLUE #PBSLEDBU £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
GREEN #PBSLEDG £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
BLACK (no led) #PBSLBK £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
LEGEND VERSIONS ALSO AVAILABLE
e.g. REAR FOG RED #PBSLEDRF £5 each (£6 inc vat)
LATCHING ILLUMINATED PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH MINI PUSH BUTTON SWITCH Momentary ’Push to Make’
Push once for on - push again for off. LED warning lamp in switch. Ideal for IVA brake warning light test facility and
the centre of the button. 21mm square bezel. Fits in a 12mm other programming functions. Button diameter 5mm.
hole. 15mm projection in front of dash and 50mm max Fits in a 6mm hole. 10mm A/F nut. Only 12mm long for very
behind. Black moulded plastic construction. discreet mounting. 3A rating.
RED #PBSQR £5 (£6 inc vat) RED BUTTON #MPBSR £2 each (£2.40 inc vat)
BLUE #PBSQB £5 (£6 inc vat) BLACK BUTTON #MPBSB £2 each (£2.40 inc vat)
AMBER #PBSQA £5 (£6 inc vat)
ALSO AVAILABLE
WITH OTHER LEGENDS
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SQUARE ROCKER SWITCH LED ILLUMINATED ILLUMINATED ROCKER SWITCHES Bezel size 31mm x
29mm square bezel. Press into a 25mm hole. 1/4" spade 15mm. Fits in a hole size 30mm x 12mm. ¼" Spade termi-
terminals.25 Amp. LED illuminatiom requires an earth nals. 12v. 20 Amp RED #RS3115R £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
connection. AMBER #RS3115A £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
RED #SRSR £3 each (£3.60 inc vat) BLUE #RS3115B £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
AMBER #SRSA £3 each (£3.60 inc vat) GREEN #RS3115G £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
BLUE #SRSBU £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
GREEN #SRSG £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
BLACK (no led, 2 terminals) #SRSBK £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
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MODULAR ROCKER
SWITCH BANK IVA #RSBANK SWITCH DIAGRAMS
OK Superb bank of top
quality pre-assembled
illuminated rocker
switches and warning
lights encompassing all
minimum IVA road legal
requirements in a compact,
easy to install package.
Ideal for performance and
track cars. (Pictured left to
right below)
▪ Illuminated Sidelight /
Headlight switch.
▪ Illuminated Rear Fog
switch.
▪ Ignition Warning light
and Oil Light.
▪ Brake fluid warning light with IVA ‘Press to Test’ facility.
▪ Hazard warning switch and light.
Fits in a hole 120mm x 50mm. Smooth, positive switches with ¼"
spade terminal connections. Supplied with easy to understand wiring
diagram. #RSBANK £80 (£96 inc vat)
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ROCKER SWITCHES All switches have independent illumination terminals allowing you
to have illumination either fed from the main 'Sidelight or Headlight' feed so that all the #RSVA*** DIAGRAMS
switches illuminate when the main lights are on or fed from the switch's own 'ON' terminal #RSVAHAZ
EXAMPLE WIRING
so the switches illuminate only in the 'ON' position. With a simple circuit and a resistor it is
possible to devise a 'dim' or 'bright' mode. Overall size 24mm wide by 32mm high. Fits in a Internal Lamp
Connections
rectangular hole 22mm x 30mm. Bezel sits 2mm above mounting surface. Top of rocker sits
9mm above . Maximum rear projection to tip of pins is 42mm. High quality construction and
smooth, positive action. 3mm copper round pin terminals on rear. 5mm spade terminals on
sides for illumination. All 10 Amp. £8 each (£9.60 inc vat)
PACK OF 5
INTERIOR LIGHT FRONT SPOT/ DRIVING TERMINALS
LTS. #RSVAFS RED #RSVARD
#RSVAINTLT #RSVACON
£1 (£1.17 inc vat)
Permanent live
from fuse box
POSITION 1 = OFF
#RSVA*** 2 POSITION SWITCHES POSITION 2 = Pins 1 & 2 made
LENS POSITION 2
LAMP LAMP
TERMI- TERMI-
2 PINS 6 PINS
SIDE / HEAD LTS. FAN 2 SPEED FRONT FOG
#RSVALTS #RSVAFAN BLUE #RSVABU #RSVAFF
6 PINS 2 PINS
2 PINS
REAR DEMIST SCREEN WASH
#RSVADEM #RSVAWAS RSVA ROCKER SWITCH PANEL Chrome plated, pressed steel panel for five
#RSVA switches. At one end is a round 10.7mm diameter recessed hole and
at the other a 14mm recessed hole with a flat. You can use these for toggle
switches, choke or heater controls etc. Overall size 225mm x 47.3mm. Round
hole centres
177mm.
Cut-outs 30mm x
22mm. #RSVAPNL
2 PINS 2 PINS £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
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BILLET ALLOY SWITCHES SWITCH & LIGHT WIRING
MATCHING WARNING •
SWITCH INSTRUCTIONS
Pin 1 is +12v supply to the switch
LIGHTS AVAILABLE •
•
Pin 2 is the switched +12v out to your accessory.
For illumination when switch is operated, fit a link be-
tween pin 2 and pin A
Superb quality Push Button Switches and Warning Lights. • NOTE: Pin 3 is normally closed and opens when the
CNC machined alloy bezel and collar. 25mm Diameter. switch is operated
Approximately 50mm maximum rear projection. Fits in
a 17mm hole. Most switches are supplied with a single
pole contact/connector block with normally closed and
normally open switch options. 3mm Spade terminals. 6 WARNING LIGHT BLOCK
LED TERMINALS
Amp. Engraved legends with led light shining through in the
- 12v LED + 12v LED SWITCHES WARNING
appropriate colour. All have single illumination mode but (EARTH) LIGHTS
background illumination is possible with our #BSWDIM kit. B A
NEG POS+
BILLET ALLOY
HAZARD SWITCH
#PBHAZL WITH
TWIN RELAY
WIRING
Can be mounted almost flush in a 22mm hole for full IVA
compliance or in a 15mm hole which will raisethe bezel
10mm. (see pic left).
3 1
INDICATOR
SWITCH 2 2
1 3
FLASHER HAZARD
RELAY RELAY
+ ve + ve
BILLET ALLOY
HAZARD SWITCH
#PBHAZL WITH
ELECTRONIC
OR LED RELAY
WIRING
3 1
INDICATOR
SWITCH 2 2
ELECTRONIC 1 3
ALUMINIUM OR LED
FLASHER
RELAY
ESCUTCHEON
1mm thick aluminium.
+ ve
40mm diameter with a
22mm hole. #AE4022
£2.50 (£3 inc vat)
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SINGLE POLE CONTACT BLOCK 6 Amp 3 Pin For our
billet aluminium switch range. Just pushes onto the rear SWITCHES
of the switch and snaps into place. 3mm flat male spades. WITH ENGRAVED LEGENDS
Can be connected with female terminals or just soldered
to your wires. Size 18mm x 17mm x 23mm. Weight 4gms. LARGE P/BUTTON ENGINE START BLUE led This is
larger than all the others. 35mm dia. Fits in a 22mm or 32mm hole
#SPCONBK £5 (£6 inc vat)
depending on flush or raised mounting option.
Momentary switch operation BLUE Led.
#PBESL £20 each (£24 inc vat)
SINGLE POLE
CONTACT BLOCK
- 12v LED Normally
(EARTH) closed
contact
B 2
+12v out
A
3
3 1 TO ILLUMINATION
B
TERMINAL 'A'
2 2
+12v out +12v out 5 FEMALE TERMINALS #TER185F £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
A
1 3
BLACK P/BUTTON
WIPER SWITCH
Latching
BLUE led NON-LATCHING VERSIONS
#PBWLBK ALSO AVAILABLE
£18 each (£21.60 inc vat) PLEASE CALL
P/BUTTON SWITCH
BLACK P/BUTTON
NO LEGEND RED led.
AIRCON SWITCH
Latching. #PBPLRBK
Latching
£18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
BLACK P/BUTTON BLUE led
SWITCH START #PBACBK
Momentary £18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
BLUE led BLACK P/BUTTON
#PBSMBK HEADLIGHT SWITCH
£18 each Latching
(£21.60 inc vat)
GREEN led
BLACK P/BUTTON #PBLLBK
£18 each (£21.60 inc vat) P/BUTTON SWITCH
FAN SWITCH latching
NO LEGEND AMBER led.
BLUE led
BLACK P/BUTTON Latching #PBPLABK
#PBFLBK
SIDE LIGHT SWITCH £18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
£18 each
Latching
(£21.60 inc vat)
GREEN led
BLACK P/BUTTON #PBSLLBK
HORN SWITCH £18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
Momentary
BLACK P/BUTTON
BLUE led
FRONT FOG SWITCH
#PBHMBK
Latching
£18 each P/BUTTON SWITCH
GREEN led
(£21.60 inc vat)
#PBFFLBK NO LEGEND BLUE led.
BLACK P/BUTTON £18 each (£21.60 inc vat) Latching. #PBPLBBK
SWITCH HAZARD BRAKE FLUID TEST £18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
latching Dbl. pole. SWITCH / WARNING
RED led LIGHT Momentary
#PBHAZLBK RED led
£18 each (£21.60 inc vat) #PBBMBK
£18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
BLACK P/BUTTON
REAR FOG SWITCH BLACK P/BUTTON
Latching FRONT DEMIST
AMBER led Momentary (use with P/BUTTON SWITCH
#PBRFLBK timer relay) NO LEGEND GREEN led.
£18 each (£21.60 inc vat) AMBER led Latching. #PBPLGBK
#PBFDMBK £18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
P/BUTTON SWITCH £18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
PLAIN BLUE led LATCHING version
#PBPLBBK latching #PBFDMBKLAT
£18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
REAR DEMIST
ENGRAVE IT LATCHING version
YOURSELF #PBRDMBKLAT
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MIX & MATCH BILLET ALLOY
SWITCHES AND WARNING LIGHTS
TELEPHONE ORDERS ONLY LED BULB COLOUR OPTIONS
We are often asked for switches and warning RED #BBR £4.50 each (£5.40 inc vat)
CHOOSE THE BODY WHITE #BBW £4.50 each (£5.40 inc vat)
BLACK - EARTH
YELLOW - EARTH
RED - POSITIVE
BLUE/GREEN - MOTOR
BROWN - ILLUMINATION
METRIC IMPERIAL
SET SET
CHANGE-OVER
RELAY #RLY5CO 86
30
87a 87
M C
WIPER
MOTOR 85
1 PLUG
3 2
B
5 4 #WIPSW2
L H
+ LIVE B P
FEED
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ADJUSTABLE COURTESY SWITCH This sprung- plunger- TEST LEAD. A great value tool that should find a home
type switch can be used for door courtesy lighting, bonnet in every tool box. The easy way to check for live feed in
and boot lights or as an alarm trigger. It fits in a 10mm plugs, sockets, lights, cables, switches. A bulb inside the
diameter hole and it's two 13mm A/F nuts allow a maximum handle glows when the circuit is complete. 900mm long
of 17mm adjustment. A 1/4" male spade terminal is one cable. Sharp steel probe easily pierces PVC wire insulation.
contact and the plated switch body is the other. So, if you're Insulated crocodile clip. 6 or 12 volt.
using this switch on a GRP or plastic panel you'll need to #TESTLEAD £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
ensure that the switch casing is earthed. Overall length
36mm. Maximum plunger movement 9mm. Thread M10 x
1mm. Weight 16 gms. #COURT3 £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
DOOR COURTESY
SWITCH
Also suitable for interior
light, alarm, glove box or
boot light activation. Can be VALUE COMPOSITE DIGITAL CALIPER
cut to length. Overall length Here's a combination of value and accuracy that's hard to
62mm. Single screw fixing. beat. Yup - plastic jaws and an easy-to-read LCD digital
We’ve even used one of display that will measure from 0 to 150mm and has an
these as a sprung release accuracy of 0.1 mm (four thousandths of an inch). You can
catch for a filler cap flap. switch from Metric to Imperial with the press of a button and
#COURT £3 pair (£3.60 inc vat) set the readout to zero anywhere on the scale. Supplied in a
hard plastic case.#DCABS £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
COURTESY SWITCH Here's a very nice quality door
(bonnet, boot, glove box etc.) courtesy switch. Sturdy
moulded ABS construction with all copper electrical parts. It
has a removable, soft rubber surround with a very flexible
leaf-seal to keep out water. One 5mm fixing hole. Mounts
through a 12mm hole. Facia size 21mm x 33mm. Travel
19mm. Maximum rear projection 50mm.
#COURT2 £5 pair (£6 inc vat)
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HEADLAMP SWITCHES PULL-PUSH HEADLAMP SWITCH 3 position OFF-SIDE-
HEAD Screw terminals. Fits in a 10mm hole. Closed length
ROTARY HEADLAMP SWITCH Four position OFF-SIDE- 83mm. Maximum open length 103mm. (knob side only
DIP-MAIN Classic style with clearly labelled screw terminals 48mm max) #PHLSW £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
on rear. Mounts through a 26mm hole. Max. panel thickness
4mm. Very nice. Nut thickness is only 4.2mm so, in theory,
this switch is IVA OK anywhere on your dash.
#ROSWHL3 £15 (£18 inc vat)
HEAVY DUTY TOGGLE SWITCHES 25 Amp 12 Volt. ROTARY HEADLAMP SWITCH 3 position OFF-SIDE-
Chrome toggle. Old fashioned Bakelite body. Fit in 12mm HEAD Plated steel housing with Bakelite terminal plate with
hole. For panels up to 8mm thick. ¼" spade terminals. 3 spade terminal connections. Mounts through a 14mm hole.
OFF-ON(1)-ON(1+2) CHROME TOGGLE side/head. Knob diameter 40mm. 40 amp current rating means you
#TSHD4 £7 (£8.40 inc vat) don’t have to use a relay. #ROSWHL2 £10 (£12 inc vat)
OFF-ON(1)-ON(1+2) BLACK TOGGLE sidelights / head-
lights. #TSB3 £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
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SWITCH PANELS SWITCH PANEL 2 Race style aluminium panel fitted with
35 Amp doomsday ignition switch, ignition light and starter
All of these panels are suitable for road use provided button. Terminals and wiring included. Panel size 95mm x
they are mounted in compliance with IVA regulations 61mm. OK for road use. #SWPN2 £22.50 (£27 inc vat)
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SWITCH PANEL 3 Features an LED Toggle switch with
Red Doomsday Cover and a push button ‘START ENGINE’ WIRING FOR #SWPN3 and #SWPN4
switch on an Aluminium, Carbon Fibre effect panel 95mm x Accessory switches on #SWPN4 are
65mm. Relay, mount and wiring is included. Panel can be standard on/off function
reversed and polished. #SWPN3 £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
Red lamp on
panel is LED
To small terminal and can be used
for oil warning
on starter solenoid X2 3 4 light for instance
as shown here.
X2 + ve and X1 earth to Note: white wires
light LED in start button. are unmarked
Connect to dash light X1 so check correct
circuit if you wish (will polarity (LED
only work if polarity is lights will only
correct work if + veand
-ve are correct)
SWITCH PANEL Aluminium panel with carbon Fibre effect LIGHTING AND ACCESSORY WIRING KIT
finish. LED toggle switch with doomsday cover, Relay, In-line fuse holder with 15 amp fuse plus all the
engine start push button and 3 On/Off toggle cable and terminals you need to connect extra lights, horn,
switches. Wiring and relay included. Size 150 cooling fan, etc. With wiring diagram. All cable lengths
x 65mm. Panel can be reversed and polished. 2mtrs. #WIRKIT £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
#SWPN4 £30 (£36 inc vat)
STANDARD RELAY
WIRING DIAGRAM
EARTH
EARTH
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INDICATOR SWITCHES HEAVY DUTY INDICATOR STALK ASSEMBLY Here's a
chunky indicator switch that has built-in Hazard switch and
STALK ASSEMBLY IVAOK This assembly offers left/ hazard and indicator warning lights. It is assembled with a
right indicators, main/dip beam switching, headlamp flash steel base that is shaped to accept the Jubilee clip supplied
(pull towards you) and horn (press on end) (relay may be to clamp the switch around a steering column. Electrical
required). Pre-wired with a 600mm harness and moulded connections are 1/4" male spade terminals on the back. The
connector plugs which can be easily cut off and terminals moulded plastic handle (size 125mm long x 25mm diameter)
re-made. (matching connectors are not available). Stalk can be removed (see bottom picture) and an alternative
length 190mm. Arm is angled towards the driver and can be handle fabricated as a replacement. To set the Hazard just
carefully re-shaped if necessary. #INDBK £18 (£21.60 inc vat) pull the plate beneath the indicator arm outwards. To release
the Hazard function just operate the indicator lever either up
or down. #INDHD £10 (£12 inc vat)
R/H INDS
WIRING SCHEDULE
The two loose flyleads. GREEN/RED Flasher relay L
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INDICATOR STALK ASSEMBLY CHROME has built-in COLUMN MOUNT INDICATOR SWITCH Simple column
Hazard switch with red warning light and left & right green mounted indicator switch. Tidy, plated steel adjustable
indicator lights. 600mm wiring harness and fuse. Will fit clamping band for up to 40mm column diameter. Chromed
up to 56mm diameter column. Body size 85mm x 60mm x brass stalk with black moulded end. Length from centre
60mm. Overall length 190mm. (not incl. clip) of column to end of stalk 175mm. Old fashioned Bakelite
#INDCH £16 (£19.20 inc vat) construction. #INDSW3 £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
LATEST REVISION
JULY 2011
PLEASE IGNORE
PREVIOUS
DIAGRAMS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
These switches are manufactured from a Bakelite material
as authentic copies of the, now unavailable, original Lucas
switches. So, like the originals they are relatively fragile
NOT USED FOR UK
SPEC. WIRING
and it is important they are handled carefully and installed
correctly.
BODY OF SWITCH MUST The adjustable clamping band is tensioned by tightening
BE EARTHED
two slotted brass screws that are hidden under the
removable face plate. Remove the faceplate and pull out the
switch block. Choose a flat screwdriver that is the perfect
size for the screw slots and loosen the screws as far as
they will go without releasing the clamping band. Form the
band around your steering column and hook the two halves
PERMANENT
together in the tightest possible position. Now re-tighten the
12V +
screws evenly until the body and clamping band are firmly
held around the column. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE
SCREWS.
You can now feed
the wires into the
CUT-OUT
switch through the
FOR
little cut-out in the
WIRES
switch body, next
ELECTRONIC FLASHER UNIT to the column and
Ideal for our #INDCH. #ERLY3P £12 (£14.40 inc vat) connect them to
the switch block.
Re-insert the
switch block and
refit the cover.
AGAIN, DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN
THE SCREWS.
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INDICATOR TOGGLE SWITCH (on/off/on) Dash mounted DASHBOARD INDICATOR SWITCH (on/off/on)
Classic style with spade terminals. Stalk 80mm long. Classic style with clearly labelled screw terminals on rear.
Fits in a 12.5mm hole. Max. panel thickness 3mm. Mounts through a 26mm hole. Max. panel thickness 4mm.
#TSIND £10 (£12 inc vat) Very nice. Nut thickness is only 4.2mm so, in theory, this
switch is IVA OK anywhere on your dash
BLACK KNOB (top) #INDSW5 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
ILLUMINATED GREEN KNOB #INDSW6 £24 (£28.80 inc vat)
TOGGLE SWITCH
Screw terminals and
aluminium screw-on
knobs. For panels up to
2mm. ON-OFF-ON
ROUND KNOB #TSR2
LONG KNOB #TSL2
£4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
TOGGLE SWITCH
WITH BLACK LEVER.
Fits in a 12mm hole.
ON-OFF-ON
#TSB2
£4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
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HAZARD SWITCHES HAZARD KIT All you need to add Hazards to your indicator
circuit. Illuminated Rocker Switch fits in a hole 18mm x
36mm. Moulded
There are many switch and wiring configurations for
mounting bracket for
hazard circuits. If you are using a donor loom it would the switch. Hazard
be wise to try to match the original switch functions. Relay.
The diagrams below show examples of how to Five x 400mm long
wire the specific switches shown. If in doubt we leads with insulated
recommend that you consult a vehicle electrician. female spades on
one end and an
ILLUMINATED HAZARD ROCKER in-line fuse in one of
SWITCH Chrome bezel. them.
Fits hole 18mm x 36mm. 5mm #HAZKIT
spade terminals. As supplied in £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
our #HAZKIT (right). Bulb included
#HAZSW2 £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
IGN + ve
15
30b R
BATT + ve 30
L
49 49a
FLASHER INDICATOR
RELAY SWITCH
#ERLY2P
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HAZARD SWITCH Nice quality with a very positive action. PUSH PULL HAZARD SWITCH Here's an under-dash
Bezel diameter 37mm. Snaps into a 33mm hole in panels mounting hazard switch that is pre-wired to a hazard relay
up to 10mm thick Replaceable bulb. 40mm maximum rear and is mounted on it's own steel bracket with a plastic
projection. Terminal designations: 15, 30c, 49, 30b, 31, 58b, shroud. It has an integral fuse and holder and a 400mm
30, 49a, L, R. (see charts elsewhere in this catalogue) long wrapped wiring harness. The red Push-Pull knob il-
#HAZSW3 £6 (£7.20 inc vat) luminates when pulled to the 'ON' position. The diagram
below shows an example of how the six wires of the switch
can be connected to an indicator flasher circuit. An alterna-
tive 'Chrome' switch locking nut is supplied if you wish to
change from the brass one fitted. Knob diameter 20mm.
Maximum overall length with switch in 'ON' position 142mm.
2 x 5mm mounting holes in the bracket and shroud @
38mm centres. #HAZPP £24 (£28.80 inc vat)
IGNITION
SWITCH
+
HAZARD SWITCH
BATTERY
#HAZSW3 WIRING
#FRLY7
FLASHER
RELAY
GAUGE
ILLUMINATION /
SIDELIGHT INDICATOR
CIRCUIT SWITCH
30c
15 49
INDICATOR
30 58b 31 30b SWITCH
L R
49a
LEFT RIGHT LH INDICATORS 2 x 21w RH INDICATORS 2 x 21w
INDICATORS INDICATORS
#HRLY8
HAZARD
RELAY
GREEN
BLACK
PURPLE +12V
GREEN/PURPLE
FLASHER
RELAY
#FRLY7
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LIGHTING AND ACCESSORY WIRING KIT
Relay, In-line fuse holder with 15 amp fuse plus all the
cable and terminals you need to connect extra lights, horn,
INDICATOR BUZZER
INDICATOR WARNING BUZZER Our Indicator Warning
cooling fan, etc. With wiring diagram. All cable lengths Buzzer Kit contains a Buzzer module which can be
2mtrs. #WIRKIT £7 (£8.40 inc vat) mounted under or even on your dash and two Diodes.
A simple wiring job, following this diagram will give you an
audible warning that you have left your indicators on.
It is important that you connect the diodes the correct way
around. See the diagram below and look for the silver ring
around one end. Join these two ends together and connect
them to the + terminal of the buzzer. Connect the other end
of the diodes to the left and right indicator light circuit
#INDBUZ £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
NOTE: WIRE AND TERMINALS NOT INCLUDED
STANDARD RELAY
WIRING DIAGRAM
EARTH
BUZZER
EARTH
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
SWITCH TO
FLASHER
RELAY
BIG HEAD STUD FIXINGS All stainless steel. A tried-
and-tested way to add fixing studs between the laminates DIODE PRINTING
of glassfibre. Just bond these into the mat and resin of
your GRP panels for a low-profile mounting stud. All have a
23mm diameter plate with a threaded stud electro-welded to
it. Three sizes: Packs of 5
M4 x 20mm #BIGH4 £7.50 for 5 (£9 inc vat)
M5 x 20mm #BIGH5 £8 for 5 (£9.60 inc vat)
M6 x 25mm #BIGH6 £8.50 for 5 (£10.20 inc vat)
3 1
INDICATOR
SWITCH 2 2
1 3
FLASHER HAZARD
RELAY RELAY
+ ve + ve
3 1
INDICATOR
SWITCH 2 2
1 3
LATCHING CHANGE-OVER RELAY Momentarily
ELECTRONIC
OR LED
FLASHER
INDICATOR
SWITCH
FLASHER HAZARD
RELAY RELAY
INDICATOR
SWITCH
ELECTRONIC
OR LED
FLASHER
RELAY
+ ve
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LED FLASHER RELAY 3 PIN FLASHER RELAY Three 1/4" spade terminals.
For all LED indicator lamp One pin is an output for a dashboard warning light so you
systems. ¼" spade terminals. 30 can use just a single, twin arrow warning light.
watt maximum load. 47 watt maximum load. #FRLY3P £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
#LEDRLY
£13 (£15.60 inc vat) TERMINALS
X - +12 volt input
TERMINAL WIRING L - Load (Bulbs)
2 - +ve Supply
L - Ind. switch
P - Dash indicator lamp
1 - Earth
ELECTRONIC FLASHER
RELAY
¼" spade terminals.
98 watt maximum load.
TERMINAL WIRING
49 - +12v Input
49a - Output to ind. switch
31 - Earth
#ERLY2 £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
HAZARD AND
ELECTRONIC FLASHER UNIT For use on 12 volt systems FLASHER RELAY
with 2 or 4 x 21 watt bulbs and 2 x 5 watt side repeaters. 4 PIN Four ¼" spade
Bulb failure is indicated by extinguished warning light. terminals in non-
Mounting bracket included #ERLY3P £12 (£14.40 inc vat) standard pattern.
98 watt maximum load.
#HRLY10 £12
(£14.40 inc vat)
TERMINAL WIRING
+ (49) - +12v Input
- (31) - Neg -12v
L - (49a) Lamps-
C - Dash warning lamp
FLASHER RELAY
Two ¼" spade terminals.
47 watt maximum load.
#FRLY7 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
IF YOU'RE HAVING
PROBLEMS OR ARE
UNCERTAIN ABOUT ANY
WIRING INSTALLATION
WE RECOMMEND
THAT YOU CONSULT
A QUALIFIED
AUTO ELECTRICIAN
C
HAZARD RELAY
Two ¼" spade terminals.
90 watt maximum 49 49a
#HRLY8 £4 (£4.80 inc vat) 31
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INDICATOR CIRCUITS INDICATOR
Indicator and Hazard circuits rank pretty high in the SWITCH
'problem' stakes when building a car. The problem is
- there is no single, universal way to do it. There are
LH INDICATORS 2 x 21w RH INDICATORS 2 x 21w
hundreds of switches, lamps and relays available and
hundreds of ways to wire them. If you're in any doubt over
your wiring it always make sense to mock-up a circuit on
the bench. Here, we've made a simple indicator cuircuit
on a small piece of plywood using four #RL15 indicator
lamps, a pair of #SR5 side repeaters, a flasher relay
#FRLY7 and an ON/OFF/ON toggle switch #TSN4. A few SIDE REPEATER 5w SIDE REPEATER 5w
short pieces of 5 Amp wire, some spade connectors and
a #QCON3 connect it all together. A 12 volt battery is all
that's needed to make it work and prove your design.
When you have the indicator circuit working you can add
the Hazard function. All the information you need is in this DASH WARNING LIGHT DASH WARNING LIGHT
catalogue. Just take it steady and work through it one wire
at a time - you may surprise yourself !!
FLASHER
RELAY
+12V #FRLY7
+12V
FLASHER UNIT
TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS BY COUNTRY
GERMANY FRANCE JAPAN US & GB
+ 12V +49 + B X/B
LAMPS 49a C L L
DASH C R P
INDICATOR
EARTH 31 E Ground
2nd DASH C2 R2 C2
INDICATOR
HOW DOES A FLASHER RELAY WORK? The traditional, watts. An added benefit of this type of flasher relay is that,
2-terminal flasher relay is the mainstay of most indicator if you have a dodgy bulb you'll know because the flash rate
and hazard circuits. When you're problem-solving your cir- will change or not flash at all.
cuit it's useful to understand how these little beauties work.
Well, inside the aluminium can is basically just a switch
whose contacts open and close at a specified time interval
BI-METALLIC STRIP
to turn the indicator lights on and off. But, getting the correct
time interval is the clever bit. One of the switch contacts is HEATER COIL
mounted to the main metal frame inside the aluminium can
which continues through the base to one of the spade termi-
nals -'L'. The other switch contact is riveted to a bi-metallic
strip which is isolated from the main frame and is connected
SWITCH CONTACTS
to the other spade terminal - the +12 volt supply terminal
- 'X'. (terminal designations can vary. There is a list of differ-
ent ones in the catalogue). Also connected to this terminal
is a tiny heater coil which is fixed to and is in direct contact
with the bi-metallic strip. When the indicator switch is turned
on current flows through the heater coil, warming-up the
bimetallic strip (which bends when heated) and closes the
switch contacts, turning the lights on and the heater coil off.
The bi-metallic strip cools down, bends back and the switch
contacts are open again and the heater starts again - and
so on and so on.
The heater and bi-metallic strip are made to exacting
specifications so that the correct bulb wattage - 2 x 21 watt
and one x 5 watt - total 47 watts (two indicators and a side
repeater) is the exact power needed to open and close the
switch contacts at exactly the correct flashing interval.
A hazard flasher relay does the same but at a total of 94
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2 PIN LED FLASHER RELAY HOLDER Here’s a universal single relay holder.
RELAY Size 31mm x 27mm x 30mm high. Five female spade
For all LED indicator terminals included that can be inserted in the holder in any
lamp systems. configuration as required..
¼" spade terminals. #RLYHOLD £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
30 watt maximum load.
With mounting bracket.
#LEDRLY2P
£13 (£15.60 inc vat)
TERMINAL WIRING
+ - +ve Supply
L - To Ind. switch (lamps)
2 PIN ELECTRONIC
FLASHER RELAY
For any type of
indicator lamps.
¼" spade terminals.
180 watt maximum
load. With mounting
bracket.
#ERLY2P
£7.50 (£9 inc vat)
TERMINAL WIRING
X - +12v Input
L - To Ind. switch (lamps)
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SWITCHES & SENDERS TEMPERATURE SENDER M10 x 1 Taper thread will fit
into our in-line housings (shown below). High temperature
FAN SWITCH For use with a relay or our own accessory insulated fly leads with bullet terminals. Resistance: @
wiring kit. M14 x 1.5 thread. ¼" Spade connections. 5ºC - 4.3kΩ CHECK RESISTANCE
On at 87ºC and off at 82ºC #FANSW £12 (£14.40 inc vat) 43ºC - 1.0kΩ MATCHES YOUR
On at 97ºC and off at 85ºC #FANSW4 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) 100ºC - 140Ω
INSTRUMENT
On at 100ºC and off at 95ºC #FANSW2 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) #TEMPS £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
On at 107ºC and off at 97ºC #FANSW3 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
HYDRAULIC STOP
LIGHT SWITCH
M10 x 1 taper thread
Two ¼" spade terminals.
#STSH £6.00 (£7.20 inc vat)
FAN SWITCH M22 x 1.5 thread. ¼" Spade connections. 3/8" UNF parallel thread
30mm A/F Hex. Weight 60 gms. Two ¼" spade terminals.
On at 95ºC and off at 86ºC #FANSW5 £12 (£14.20 inc vat) #STSH38 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
On at 88ºC and off at 79ºC #FANSW6 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
On at 82ºC and off at 72ºC #FANSW8 £12 (£14.20 inc vat) MECHANICAL STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Plunger type. Fits through 12mm hole. Spade terminal
connection. Overall length 55mm. Push to break
connection. #STSM £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
MANY MORE
OIL LIGHT SWITCH
¼" NPT This will switch
on your dashboard Oil
Light when pressure falls
ADAPTERS AVAILABLE
below 5 psi.
1/4" NPT thread 1/4"
spade connector.
#OILSW14 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
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PLUGS & SOCKETS
CIGARETTE LIGHTER Complete socket and lighter.
Illuminated. Fits 27mm Hole. #LTR £5 (£5.60 inc vat)
IVA OK
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MULTI OUTLET POWER SOCKET Plugs into a standard SURFACE MOUNT USB CHARGER SOCKET Footprint
lighter socket outlet. 700mm coiled lead. Two standard 85mm x 34mm x 32mm high. Two 4mm mounting holes at
outlets and a USB socket for ipod charging etc. There are 23mm centres. Red and black flyleads 150mm long. 12 volt
also four coloured led’s that indicate the state of the supply DC input. 5 volt 100 mAmp. DC output. Two self tapping
voltage -12v, low, high and mid. Size 120mm x 80mm x screws included. Weight 50gms. #USBSKT2 £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
40mm. Internal 10 Amp fuse. Can be fixed with small screws
through two neat pull-out brackets in the base or simply
with double sided tape to your dash-top. Can be hard-wired.
#LTRPSM £15 (£18 inc vat)
FLOATING LIGHTER STYLE POWER SOCKET Can clip TWIN USB CHARGER OUTLET With so many electronic
directly on a battery with two 75mm crocodile clips. Moulded devices able to charge through a USB port, this unique
lighter-style power socket with shower-proof rubber cap. socket could get you out of trouble on the road. It will mount
Overall length of clips, lead and socket is 380mm. in a 28mm hole through a panel up to 12mm thick. It has a
Weight 75gms. #REMSKT £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat) waterproof rubber cover and 1.5 metres of sleeved cable
with an in-line fuse, two-pin connector plug and socket and
two 6mm ring terminals.
There's even a mounting
bracket for fixing it
to a 22mm diameter
tube. Cover diameter
38mm. Front projection
25mm. Rear projection
40mm. Weight 170gms.
#USBKIT £20 (£24 inc vat)
'LOCKING' LIGHTER STYLE POWER SOCKET 12 Volt
outlet power for GPS, mobile phones, tablets, MP3 players
etc. 20 Amp maximum current. Two 1/4" spade terminals
om the back marked + and -. Can be fitted through a
29mm hole in your dashboard or with the 60mm x 45mm
facia plate supplied. Two shallow indents inside the socket
allow 'locking' or 'unlocking' of the plug with a few degrees
rotation. Includes two Stainless countersunk self-tapping
screws. #LTRPS5 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
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TWIN USB CHARGING SOCKET 12 volt or 24 volt single USB CHARGING SOCKET WITH TWO POWER
charging socket with a dus proof cover. Works for GPS, SETTINGS. 12 volt or 24 volt single charging socket with a
mobile phones, tablets, MP3 players etc. 2.1 Amp maximum switch on the front panel to select either 800mA or 1500mA
current. Two 1/4" spade terminals om the back marked + output current. Works for GPS, mobile phones, tablets,
and -. Can be fitted through a 29mm hole in your dashboard MP3 players etc. Supplied with 1.5 mtrs of cable with two
or with the 60mm x 45mm facia plate supplied. It can also be fork terminals. Can be fitted through a 22mm hole in your
surface mounted by using the optional shroud (not included dashboard or can be surface mounted by using the 'U'
but shown below). #USBSKT4 £14 (£16.80 inc vat) bracket supplied. NOTE: Check your equipment manual to
choose the correct output setting for your device. If in doubt,
select 800mA. #USBSKT3 £15 (£18 inc vat)
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BATTERY STUFF BATTERY CABLE
10.5mm O.D.
POWER PLUG & SOCKET 175 Amp 2 way connector 25mm² copper.
for jump starting or linking a piggy-back battery. Complete 322/0.30 strands
with crimp/solder terminals for up to 40mm² cables. Weight 170 Amp.
206g.. Each plug 80mm x 55mm x 25mm. Weight 300 gms per mtr.
#PPLG £22 (£26.40 inc vat) RED #BCR £6 mtr (£7.20 inc vat)
BLACK #BCB £6 mtr (£7.20 inc vat)
1
4
3
2
#BTCV2 £3 pair (£3.60 inc vat)
HEATSHRINK
12.7mm RED #HS127R £2 mtr (£2.40 inc vat)
12.7mm BLACK #HS127BK £2 mtr (£2.40 inc vat)
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BATTERY CABLE CRIMPING TOOL PANEL MOUNT BATTERY CUT-OFF SWITCH ON /
Here's an inexpensive and very simple crimper for battery OFF with 90 degree rotation of the knob. Fits through
cable ring terminals between 6mm diameter and 16mm a 19mm hole in panels up to 8mm thick. 10mm diameter
diameter (8 AWG to 4.0 AWG). Just trim off the cable connection posts.
insulation so that the copper fits fully into the terminal, 100 Amps continuous.
locate the assembled cable and terminal in the tool, below 1000 Amps momentary.
the sprung-loaded anvil and whack the anvil with a hammer Main body diameter 43mm.
(on a solid surface) until the joint is tight and secure. Rear projection 50mm.
Hardened steel jaws and plated anvil. Weight 685gms. Front projection 33mm.
#CRPPNC £18.50 each (£22.20 inc vat) Overall length 83mm.
Panel mounting nuts
24mm AF.
#BSPM £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
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BATTERY CUT-OFF SWITCH TERMINALS SPARE BATTERY CUT-OFF SWITCH KEYS
STANDARD VERSION 10mm DIAMETER. SHROUDED #BSKS (left) and
1000 amps for 5 seconds. 100 STANDARD #BSK (right)
USE RING
Amps continuous . 10mm diameter Both have 10.8mm diameter shaft. £2 each (£2.40 inc vat)
TERMINAL
terminals. Supplied with 2 keys
#RT10
#BSSTD £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
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QUICK DISCONNECT BATTERY TERMINAL STICKER SHEET A4 size printed white vinyl sheet. Just
A simple security device. Just remove the negative lead from cut around the symbols with scissors or a knife, peel off the
the battery. Clamp the #QDIS to your battery -neg. terminal, backing and stick 'em on. #STICK2 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
then clamp the negative lead to the pillar on the #QDIS.
(NOTE: Pillar also has 6.6mm dia. hole)
Simply unscrew the knob for quick and easy battery
isolation. A fused link is included so that you can maintain
a permanent supply for ECU, radio or charging circuit. The
link wire has a 12mm ring terminal on one end and an 8mm
ring terminal on the other. Accepts a Mini Blade Fuse (not
supplied) #QDIS £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
MINI CABLE TIES 200 mini multi coloured ties. All 100mm
x 2.5. Red, Blue , Green, White and Yellow.
#CTMINI £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat)
BATTERY CLAMP Plated steel with 300mm long threaded rods and wing nuts. Clamp bar can be cut down to size from
410mm to 230mm and 6 sizes in-between. #BCZN £5 (£6 Inc vat)
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FUSE BOXES SIDE ENTRY FUSE BOX Takes standard blade fuses.
Surface mount. Strong moulded construction. Side entry ¼"
spade terminal connections.
NOTE: THE COVERS ON MOST OF Screw-on plastic cover.
OUR FUSE BOXES WILL ONLY FIT ONE
WAY ROUND. CHECK ORIENTATION 4 WAY
Size: 85mm x 52mm x
CAREFULLY BEFORE FITTING 43mm high (not including
knob)
FUSE BOXES For blade #FBS4
type fuses. Spade terminal £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
connections on bottom.
Individual terminals on
underside.
Transparent cover.
4 Way #FB4 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat) 6 WAY
6 Way #FB6 £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat) Size: 115mm x
8 Way #FB8 £6.50 (£7.80 inc vat) 52mm x 43mm (not
including knob)
#FBS6
£8 (£9.60 inc vat)
8 WAY
Size 153mm x
52mm x 43mm
(not including
knob)
#FBS8
£10 (£12 inc vat)
16 WAY FUSE BOX Accepts 16 standard blade fuses (not
supplied). Removable feet. Multiple units can be clipped
together. Supplied with crimp terminals and locking plates.
Overall size 87mm x 130mm x 63mm high (including
mounting feet) #FB16 £17 (£20.40 inc vat) 12 WAY
Size 212mm x
52mm x 43mm (not
including knob)
#FBS12
£12 (£14.40 inc vat)
10 WAY FOR
CERAMIC FUSES
(no fuses included).
Screw termninals.
Size 150mm x 45mm
x 30mm
#FPC10
£8 each (£9.60 inc vat)
CONTINENTAL 4 Way.
8 Amp continental fuses.
Clear plastic, screw-on
cover. Screw terminals.
Size 60 x 60mm max.
#FPCS
£5 each (£6 inc vat)
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MINI FUSE PACK FUSE PACK WIRED FUSE BOX This little fusebox provides the absolute
10 assorted mini fuses be- 120 assorted standard blade basics for simple vehicles. There are 5 independent supplies
tween 4 Amps and 30 Amps. fuses. for 8 fused circuits. 150mm pre-wired flyleads
#MFUSPAK £1 (£1.20 inc vat) #FUSPAK £5 (£6 inc vat) on terminals. (Fuses not included -
see our #FUSPAK).
#FBW2 £10 (£12 inc vat)
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FUSE BOXES WITH LED INDICATORS These very nice fuse boxes have a red LED next to each fuse that will illuminate if
the fuse is blown (no, we don't know how it works either !!). They have snap-on, clear plastic covers, an M5 threaded stud for
the Positive supply to the fusebox and 1/4" male spade terminals for the fused outputs.
FOUR WAY Size: 86 x 48 x 36mm high. Two 5mm mounting holes at 28mm centres. #FBLED4 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
SIX WAY Size: 86 x 63 x 36mm high. Four 5mm mounting holes at 16mm x 28mm centres #FBLED6 £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
TEN WAY Size: 86 x 95 x 36mm high. Four 5mm mounting holes at 27mm x 48mm centres #FBLED10 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
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DISTRIBUTION & FUSE BOX There are three independent INLINE FUSE HOLDER Supplied with clear plastic cover
supply connections on this useful box - A Negative (earth) and standard size 5Amp Blade Fuse. Shrouded Male and
distribution with one M5 threaded stud input post and 12 x female bullet terminal on the ends of leads. Overall length
M4 threaded output screws. The Positive side is split into 180mm. #FUSH2 £2 each (£2.40 inc vat)
two seperate busbars, each with an M5 threaded stud input
and 6 x fused outputs so you can have a permanent live side
and an ignition-switched side (fuses not included). You can
use either ring or fork terminals on all the input and output
connections. The clear plastic cover is secured or removed
with half a turn of the red knob.
Overall size: 12 FUSE - 165mm x 95mm x 57mm high. Four,
5mm dia. fixing holes at 140mm x 75mm centres
Overall size: 6 FUSE - 124mm x 95mm x 57mm high. Four,
5mm dia. fixing holes at 100mm x 75mm centres
12 FUSE #FB12DST £32 (£38.40 inc vat)
6 FUSE #FB6DST £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
#FB12DST
MODULAR WATERPROOF FUSE HOLDER
Will accept standard blade fuse up to 30 Amp (not included)
Supplied un-assembled with panel mounting plate the will
simply press into two 5mm holes drilled in your inner wing
#FB6DST or wiring panel. Multiples can be clipped together. 'F' Crimp
terminals will require one of our 'proper' crimping tools.
For assembly guidance see the instructions on our
REAR COVER REMOVED 'Waterproof Connectors' page. If in doubt consult a qualified
auto electrician. #FUSHWP £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
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MODULAR FUSE AND RELAY SYSTEM Here's a Mix and 20 WAY MINI FUSE MODULE
Match selection for designing and building your own custom Requires either 40 single
fuse and relay box. First, choose your modules for fuses terminals #TERMF1 or
or relays or a combination. Then choose your housing for TERMF2 or 20 single terminals
1, 2, 4 or 7 modules. Then the cover, if required. Then all and two busbar rows of 10
the terminals for the modules you have selected. Snap it all #TERBUS10
together and away you go. #MFSFUS20 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
MAXI FUSES
20 AMP #MF20Y 30 AMP #MF30G 40 AMP #MF40A
50 AMP #MF50R 60 AMP #MF60B
ALL £0.90p each (£1.08 inc vat)
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PAIR OF FEET FOR SINGLE MODULE (left) Snap these 4 BAY HOUSING Accepts any five snap-in modules.
on to each end of any single module for a simple two-screw Wires enter through cut-outs in the panel below. Overall
fixing to your panel. Wires enter through cutout in the panel dimensions. 165mm x 115mm x 67mm high including the
below. Two x 7mm mounting cover. #MFSHOU4 £10.50 (£12.60 inc vat)
holes @ 132mm centres. 4 BAY COVER (right) Clips on to the 4 Bay Housing
Dimensions of single module #MFSCOV4 £6.50 (£7.80 inc vat)
150mm x 40mm x 67mm high
including the cover.
#MFSFOOT1 £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
MINI FUSES
2 AMP #MINF2 3AMP #MINF3 4 AMP #MINF4 5 AMP #MINF5 7 AMP #MINF7 10 AMP #MINF10
15 AMP #MINF15 20 AMP #MINF20 25 AMP #MINF25 30 AMP #MINF30 All £0.15p each (£0.18 inc vat)
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IN-LINE WATERPROOF FUSE HOLDER Pre-wired to a CERAMIC FUSE PACK Pack of 9 + 1 Glass
280mm loop of cable for you to cut and terminate to you own 5A, 8A, 16A, 25A #CERFUSPAK £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
lengths. Suitable for circuits uo to 30 Amp.
#FUSH
£3 (£3.60 inc vat)
60 AMP BLUE MAXI FUSE #MF60B £0.90 each (£1.08 inc vat)
50 AMP RED MAXI FUSE #MF50R £0.90 each (£1.08 inc vat)
40 AMP AMBER MAXI FUSE #MF40A £0.90 each (£1.08 inc vat)
30 AMP GREEN MAXI FUSE #MF30G £0.90 each (£1.08 inc vat)
20 AMP YELLOW MAXI FUSE #MF20Y £0.90 each (£1.08 inc vat)
STANDARD FUSES
3AMP #STDF3 4 AMP #STDF4 5 AMP #STDF5 7 AMP #STDF7 10 AMP #STDF10
15 AMP #STDF15 20 AMP #STDF20 25 AMP #STDF25 30 AMP #STDF30 All £0.25p each (£0.30 inc vat)
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DISTRIBUTION POST Distribute live or earth feeds with BUSBAR Distribute as much power as you want with this
this very heavy duty post. 12 volt or 24 volt. A 22mm long very heavy duty Busbar. Live or earth, 12 volt or 24 volt.
M8 stud is mounted on a 2.5mm thick disc with 8 x M4 Four M8 studs on a chromed strip mounted on an insulated
dome-head Pozi screw terminals with shakeproof washers, ABS base. Stainless nuts and washers. Two 5mm fixing
mounted on an insulated ABS base. Two 6.5mm fixing holes holes at 120mm centres. Size: 134mm x 29mm x 28mm
at 63mm centres. high. Includes clear plastic cover size: 190mm x 57mm x
Size: 84mm x 45mm x 54mm high. Weight 110 gm. 45mm front to back. Two 6.7mm fixing holes at 173mm cen-
BLACK #DISTPOST £13 (£15.60 inc vat) tres. Weight 225 gm. #BUSBAR £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
RED #DISTPOSTR £13 (£15.60 inc vat)
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TERMINALS & CONNECTORS
100 AMP DISTRIBUTION BAR WITH COVER
Distribute live or earth feeds with this heavy duty bar. 12
volt or 24 volt. Two 5mm studs with nuts and washers and USE OUR ‘PROPER CRIMPING TOOL’
five, 1/4" long, dome-head, M4 Pozi screws for ring or fork
terminals with shakeproof washers, all mounted on an FOR ALL TERMINALS ON THIS PAGE
insulated ABS base with two 5mm fixing holes at 87mm #CRPTL2, #CRPTL3 or #CRPTL4
centres. Cover size 54mm x 141mm x 40mm high. Two
5mm mounting holes at 125mm centres. MULTIPIN WIRING CONNECTORS Male and female plastic
Weight 86 gm. SOLD AS A PAIR - BAR AND COVER moulded housings and male and female brass terminals.
#DISTBAR2 £10.50 (£12.60 inc vat) 15 Amp per terminal.
2 way #MUL2 £5 pack of 5 (£6 inc vat)
3 way #MUL3 £5.50 pack of 5 (£6.50 inc vat)
4 way #MUL4 £6 pack of 5 (£7.20 inc vat)
6 way #MUL6 £6.50 pack of 5 (£7.80 inc vat)
VALUE PACK One pack of each above
(20 male & 20 Female connectors) #MULPAK £20 (£24 inc vat)
8 way #MUL8 £2 EACH (£2.40 inc vat)
DEMONSTRATED
ON OUR DVD
150 AMP DISTRIBUTION BAR WITH COVER MULTIPIN CONNECTORS Male and Female housing with
Two 6mm studs with nuts and washers and 10, 5/16" long, 1/4" spade terminals. 15 Amp per terminal.
dome-head, Pozi screws. Two 6mm fixing holes at 132mm 8 WAY #MUL8 £2 each (£2.40 inc vat)
centres. Cover size 63mm x 190mm x 40mm high.
Weight 85 gm. SOLD AS A PAIR - BAR AND COVER
#DISTBAR4 £14.50 (£17.40 inc vat)
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LOCKING ROUND PIN MULTI-PIN CONNECTORS 15 WAY Male and Female housing with round pin terminals.
Nylon connectors that snap and lock together. Male and This one clips together. 15 Amp per pin.
Female 'F'-crimp terminals for 1.5mm to 2.5mm diameter #MUL15 £6 each (£7.20 inc vat)
wire are included.
2 WAY #RPMUL2 £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
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2 PIN CONNECTOR #NASPLG2 £3 (£3.60 inc vat) HEADLAMP PLUG Pre-wired plug for standard H4 Head-
3 PIN CONNECTOR #NASPLG3 £3 (£3.60 inc vat) lamp bulb. Red, Yellow & Blue leads 200mm long.
NOTE: These connectors must be crimped correctly #HLPLG £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
and accurately and require a narrow crimping tool.
We recommend our #CRPTL4. See our waterproof
connectors page for crimping instructions.
BARGAIN PACK
1/4" FEMALE FLAG TERMINALS AND COVERS
50 good quality, plated brass 'F' crimp terminals and 50 clear
PVC insulating covers. Supplied in stackable plastic storage
containers.Weight 118gms. #TERFLAG £10 Pack of 50
terminals and 50 covers (£12 inc vat)
BARGAIN PACK
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LUCAS STYLE CONNECTORS. Classic push-in bullet CABLE JOINERS HEAT-SHRINK, GLUE & SOLDER
connectors. Plated spring steel insert inside a hard rubber Length 40mm. These unique products offer a quick, simple
sleeve. Accepts 4.8mm (3/16") Brass solder terminals. and secure way to splice/ two cables together. Just strip
10mm of insulation from each wire, twist the ends together,
slide over the sleeve and heat it up with a hot air gun. The
SINGLE CONNECTOR/JOINER solder will melt to join the copper strands, the two rings of
Joins two wires. 30mm long glue will melt to seal around the cable insulation and the
#LSCON1 sleeve itself will shrink tightly around the wire for a strong,
£2.50 pack of 10 (£3 inc vat) permanent, weatherproof joint.
Weight per pack of 10 15gms.
3 Sizes.
RED For wires up to 2.5mm diameter.
#HSSCR £4 pack of 10 (£4.80 inc vat)
DOUBLE CONNECTOR/JOINER
Joins four wires. 30mm long
#LSCON2
£3 pack 10 (£3.60 inc vat)
TEST LEAD. A great value tool that should find a home YELLOW For wires up to 5.5mm diameter.
in every tool box. The easy way to check for live feed in #HSSCY £5 pack of 10 (£6 inc vat)
plugs, sockets, lights, cables, switches. A bulb inside the
handle glows when the circuit is complete. 900mm long
cable. Sharp steel probe easily pierces PVC wire insulation.
Insulated crocodile clip. 6 or 12 volt.
#TESTLEAD £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
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WATERPROOF CONNECTORS
WATERPROOF MULTIPIN CONNECTORS For extreme weather exposure. Male and Female hous-
ing with seals and terminals. Top quality crimp terminals. Each pin 12 Amp. Max 1.5mm² cable.
1 WAY #WPMUL1 £5 each ( £6 inc vat)
SPARE TERMINALS PACK 10 Male, 10 Female and 20 silicone seals. Each pin
#WPTERPK £5 ( £6 inc vat)
NOTE: It is important that these terminals are crimped correctly and
accurately. We recommend our #CRPLT4 crimping tool.
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CRIMPING TOOLS
AND NOW!! AN EVEN BETTER, AFFORDABLE ‘PROPER’ CRIMPING TOOL We are able to sell this superb tool at half
the price of other suppliers and even throw in 180 assorted spade and bullet terminals and plastic storage case. It will crimp
all industrial quality ‘F’ crimp open barrel spade and receptacle terminals between 0.5mm² and 6mm². The jaws are hardened
steel and the geared, ratchet action makes light work of even the heaviest crimp. Crimping pressure is adjustable and the
jaws will only open when the pre-set crimp pressure is achieved, giving consistent crimp quality. However, for one-off or unu-
sual sizes, the full crimp and release function can be disengaged for full manual control of the crimp pressure. The tool also
includes a set of very clever, moulded jigs that locate along-side the jaws to help you make the perfectly alignment crimp.
Weight 1 kg. Terminal selection includes:
30 x 3mm (⅛") Male spades & 30 x 3mm (⅛") Female spades, NOTE: IF THE HARDENED JAWS BECOME MISALIGNED
30 x 6mm (¼") Male spades and 30 x 6mm (¼") Female spades, FROM DROPPING OR INCORRECT USE, THE TOOL WILL
FAIL TO FORM PERFECT CRIMPS. THE JAWS CAN BE
30 x 4mm Male bullet and 30 x 4mm Female bullet. RE-ALIGNED BY LOOSENING THE SECURING SCREWS
#CRPTL3 £38 (£45.60 inc vat)
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INTERMEDIATE 'PROPER' CRIMPING TOOL BATTERY CABLE CRIMPING TOOL
This compact tool will crimp all Here's an inexpensive and very simple crimper for battery
small, non-insulated terminal cable ring terminals between 6mm diameter and 16mm
types including industrial and diameter (8 AWG to 4.0 AWG). Just trim off the cable
aviation quality 'F' crimp open insulation so that the copper fits fully into the terminal,
barrel and spade terminals. locate the assembled cable and terminal in the tool, below
Precision ground, hardened the sprung-loaded anvil and whack the anvil with a hammer
steel jaws that roll the terminal (on a solid surface) until the joint is tight and secure.
flags, binding them tightly Hardened steel jaws and plated anvil. Weight 685gms.
into the cable and insulation. #CRPPNC £18.50 each (£22.20 inc vat)
Spring return jaws and integral
wire cutter. 185mm long. Tool
only. #CRPTL2 £15 (£18 inc vat)
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
VAT 20%
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INSULATED CRIMP TERMINALS
NOTE: WIRE SIZE REFERS TO THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF THE COPPER IN THE
WIRE - NOT THE OVERALL DIAMETER OF THE PVC INSULATION
FEMALE SPADE RED FEMALE SPADE BLUE FEMALE SPADE
6.5mm (¼") 6.5mm (¼") YELLOW
Fully insulated. Fully insulated. 6.5mm (¼")
For 0.5 to 1.5mm² wire. For 1.5 to 2.5mm² wire. Fully insulated.
#CRTFSR #CRTFSB For 4 to 6mm² wire.
£3 pack of 50 (£3.60 inc vat) £3 pack of 50 (£3.60 inc vat) #CRTFSY
£3 pack of 50 (£3.60 inc vat)
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CRIMP TERMINAL PACK 76 pieces including Male & QUICK CONNECTOR Clever new snap lock wiring
Female Spades, Ring Terminals, ‘U’ Terminals and In-Line connector. Simply insert your stripped cable and press
Joiners in Red, Yellow and Blue sizes. We have to admit down the lever for a strong, secure cable joint. Accepts 0.08
there are times when these are OK for a quick and easy to 2.5mm solid or stranded cable. Great for earths or live
connection. #CTERPAK £4 (£4.80 inc vat) Bus-bars. 25 Amp.
3 WAY #QCON3 £4 pack of 5 (£4.80 inc vat)
5 WAY #QCON5 £6 pack of 5 (£7.20 inc vat)
SINGLE QUICK
CONNECTOR
Clever in-line, spring-lock
wiring connector. Accepts
0.08 to 2.5mm solid or
RING AND FORK CRIMP TERMINAL PACK 80 pieces
stranded cable.
including Ring Terminals between 5mm and 10mm and
25 Amp.
5mm Fork terminals in Red, Yellow and Blue sizes.
#QCON1
In a plastic storage box. #R&FPAK £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
£4 pack of 5 (£4.80 inc vat)
QUIK-SPLICE WIRE CONNECTORS 60 WATT SOLDERING IRON Powerful 240 volt 60 watt
If we're honest, we've never been a fan of these 'Scotch- iron for larger soldering jobs.
lock' style connectors but we must admit that there are Supplied with a metal stand
times when a quick and easy job will get you out of trouble. and a coil of solder.
There's no need to even strip off the insulation. Just lay your #SOL60W £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
two wires into the connector and snap it shut with a pair of
pliers - job done - all connected.
No crimpers or strippers required. 25 Red (18 - 22 AWG)
and 25 Blue (14 - 18 AWG)
#QUSPL £5 pack of 50 (£6 inc vat)
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WIRING AND CABLE
If you only need a short length of cable then our Mini Cable Reels
5 AMP CABLE may be the most economical way of buying it. For larger
Maximum load 60 Watts installations the 50 Mtr reels may be a better choice.
Application examples:
Stereo systems LUCAS WIRING CODES
Electric Aerial BROWN - Direct, un-switched, un-fused supply from the battery.
Usually wires to alternators, dynamos, control boxes and ignition
Washer pump
switches etc. Always live and often carrying heavy current.
Map light YELLOW - Sometimes used as an alternative to Brown on older
Single horn cars. Also used on solenoids and overdrive switches.
Alarm PURPLE - Direct, un-switched but fused supply from the battery.
Hazards WHITE - Un-fused supply from the ignition switch to Fuel pump,
Number plate light coil.
GREEN - Fused supply switched via the ignition switch. Indicators,
stop lights, instruments, wiper motor which only work when the
8 AMP CABLE ignition is on
Maximum load 96 Watts RED - The main colour for rear and side lights
Application examples: BLACK - The usual colour for wires from components to earth
points on the body or chassis
Electric windows
BLUE - The main colour for front lights - Headlamps and Spot-
Rear fog lights lamps.
Brake lights These refer to the main colour of the wires. Many wires have a
Cigarette lighter second, thinner (tracer) colour. This is used to identify the specific
Heater motor purpose of the wire. E.g. Black/Green to Radiator fan motor
Fans
There are four basic units of measurement for electricity:
17 AMP CABLE Power, measured in Watts, commonly referred to as "P"
Maximum load 200 Watts Current, measured in Amps, commonly referred to as "I"
Application examples: Voltage, measured in Volts, commonly referred to as "V"
Resistance, measured in Ohms, commonly referred to as "R"
Halogen Spot/Fog lamps There are a number of formulas that relate each of these four things - they all
Battery charger change in relationship to one another such that if you know any two you can
Rear screen heater calculate the other two. Here's an easy chart to help you.
Twin horns
Wiper motor
27 AMP CABLE
Maximum load 325 Watts
Application examples:
Charging circuit
Ammeter, Air horns
35 AMP CABLE
Maximum load 420 Watts
Application examples:
Alternator, Dynamo,
Ignition circuits.
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CABLE REELS
copper
section
If you only need a short length of cable then our Mini Cable Reels may be the most
3 mm²
44 / 0.3mm (3.0mm²)
cross
Total
WHAT DO WIRE SIZES MEAN?
economical way of buying it. For larger installations the 50 Mtr reels may be a better choice.
diameter
strand
.3mm
each
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) RED #CR5R £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
of
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) BLUE #CR5BU £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) BLACK #CR5BK £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
Strands
wire
44
of
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) GREY #CR5GY £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) BROWN #CR5BN £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
Single
cable
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) RED #CR8R £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
1x
1
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) BLUE #CR8BU £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) BLACK #CR8BK £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) GREY #CR8GY £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) RED #CR17R £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) BLUE #CR17BU £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) BLACK #CR17BK £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) GREY #CR17GY £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) BROWN #CR17BN £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) WHITE #CR17W £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
27 Amp 1 x 44/0.3mm (3.0mm²) RED #CR27R £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
27 Amp 1 x 44/0.3mm (3.0mm²) BROWN #CR27BN £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
27 Amp 1 x 44/0.3mm (3.0mm²) BLACK #CR27BK £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
LARGE CABLE REELS 50 METRE
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) GREEN #LCR5GN £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) WHITE #LCR5W £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) BROWN #LCR5BN £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) YELLOW #LCR5Y £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) BLUE #LCR5 BU £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) BLACK #LCR5BK £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) GREY #LCR5GY £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) ORANGE #LCR5O £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
5 Amp 1 x 9/0.3mm (0.65mm²) RED #LCR5R £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) GREEN #LCR8GN £17 (£20.40 inc vat)
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) WHITE #LCR8W £17 (£20.40 inc vat)
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) BROWN #LCR8BN £17 (£20.40 inc vat)
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) YELLOW #LCR8Y £17 (£20.40 inc vat)
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) BLUE #LCR8BU £17 (£20.40 inc vat)
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) BLACK #LCR8BK £17 (£20.40 inc vat)
8 Amp 1 x 14/0.3mm (1.0mm²) RED #LCR8R £17 (£20.40 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) GREEN #LCR17GN £30 (£36 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) BLUE #LCR17BU £30 (£36 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) BLACK #LCR17BK £30 (£36 inc vat)
17 Amp 1 x 28/0.3mm (2.0mm²) RED #LCR17R £30 (£36 inc vat)
BLACK
35 Amp 1 x 65/0.3mm (4.5mm²) 30 mtrs #LCR35BK £40 (£48 inc vat)
RED
35 Amp 1 x 65/0.3mm (4.5mm²) 30 mtrs #LCR35R £40 (£48 inc vat)
60 Amp 120/0.3mm (8.5mm²)
BLACK
#CA70BK1 £3.70 / mtr
1 mtr (£4.44 inc vat)
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MULTI CORE CABLE Cased in black outer PVC sheath. TWIN CORE CABLE Double PVC insulated general wiring
Can be used intact as a multicore cable or just strip off cable. Available by the Metre or a 30m drum.
the outer sheath for an inexpensive way to purchase a NOTE: Multiple metres are supplied as a single piece.
selection of wires. 5 AMP 1 METRE #TCC51 £1.25 (£1.50 inc vat)
7 CORE Seven cores of 5 Amp PVC sheathed wire (7 x 5 AMP 3 METRE DRUM #CR5TW £3.50 (£4.25 inc vat)
.65mm²) Green, Blue, Black, White, Red, Yellow Brown. 5 AMP 30 METRE DRUM #TCC530 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
Overall diameter 8mm. 8 AMP 1 METRE #TCC81 £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat)
#7CORECA £3.50 metre (£4.20 inc vat) 8 AMP 30 METRE DRUM #TCC830 £20 (£24 inc vat)
17 AMP 1 METRE #TCC171 £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
17 AMP 30 METRE DRUM #TCC1730 £30 (£36 inc vat)
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British Standards Colour Codes
The British Standards institution (BSI) creates and maintains standards for British industries, one of which is colour coding
automotive wire insulation based upon the use of the wire. This is a great help to those of us maintaining our own British cars
allowing us to glance at a wire and know what it is being used for. This standard is periodically updated as vehicles become
more complex with more colour combinations used and in some cases the uses are changed for a colour combination. Colour
code tables for BS-AU7a (1983 revision) and newer can be found with an internet search.
Green Ignition switch controlled wiring for auxiliary devices, switched 12V to individual wiper motors, to brake
light switch, flashers, etc
Green/ Black Fuel gauge to fuel tank unit
Green/ Blue Water temperature gauge to temperature sender unit
Green/ Brown Switch to reverse lamp
Green/ Red Direction indicator switch to left-hand flasher lamps
Green/ Purple Stop lamp switch to stop lamps
Green/ White Direction indicator switch to right hand flasher lamps
Green/ Yellow Heater switch to slow speed on heater motor or for single speed motor
Green/ Yellow Oil pressure light to oil pressure switch
Green/ Gray Heater switch to high speed on heater motor
Light green Voltage stabilizer to instruments on LRs fitted with voltage stabilizer
Light green/ Black Windscreen washer switch to motor
Light green/ Blue Flasher switch to left-hand flasher warning light
Light green/ Brown Flasher switch to flasher unit
Light green/ Purple Flasher unit to flasher warning light
Light green/ Orange Rear window washer switch to motor
Orange Wiper circuit (single motor wiper system)
Orange/ Black Wiper switch to to motor parking
Orange/ Blue wiper switch to low speed on motor
Orange/ Green Wiper switch to high speed on motor
Orange/ Yellow Rear wiper switch to rear wiper motor
Orange/ Light green Switch to rear window motor parking
Purple Accessories fed direct from battery via fuse (Always live)
Purple/ Brown Horn fuse to horn relay when horn is fused separately
Purple/ Red Switches to map light, under bonnet light, glove box light and boot lamp when fed direct from battery
Red Tail lights, instrument lights, parking lights and side markers
Red/ Yellow Fog light switch to fog light or front fog light fuse to fog lights
Red/ Blue Front fog light fuse to fog light switch
Red/ Brown Rear fog guard switch to lamps
Red Orange Power to rear fog guard lamp fuse
Red/ White Fuse to instrument lamp switch, Instrument panel lamps
White Ignition circuit, no additional switches, not fused
White Power to coil, fuse to cold running light
White Power to electric fuel pump
White/ Black Ignition coil to distributor
White/ Black Distributor side of coil to tach impulse sensor
White/ Brown Oil pressure switch to warning light or gauge
White/ Pink Ignition switch to radio fuse
White/ Red Ignition switch or starter switch to starter solenoid
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DIN STANDARD TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS Multi position switches
Ignition coil to ignition distributor 83 Feed
1 Low tension 83a Output position 1
83b Output position 2
Ignition coil to ignition distributor 83L Output left-hand
4 High tension 83R Output right-hand
15 Ignition controlled feed (ignition switch) Current relays
15a Ballast resistor to ignition coil 84 Feed, winding and relay contact
Glow plug to starter switch 84a Finish of winding
17 Start 84b Output relay contact
19 Preheat Switching relays
30 Direct feed from battery positive terminal 85 Finish of winding (earth)
86 Start of winding
31 Earth or battery negative
86a Start of winding of first winding
Electric motors 86b Winding tap or second winding
32 Return
33 Main terminal Normally closed and change-over
87 contacts
45 Starter relay feed to starter motor input (main
87a Input
feed)
87b First output (break side)
Indicator Flasher unit 87c Second output
49 +12 v Input 87z Third output
49a Output to indicator switch 87y First input
49b Output second turn signal circuit 87x Second input
50 Starter feed direct Third input
Alternator Normally open and change over
51 DC voltage at rectifier 88 contacts
88a Input
Wiper motor 88b First output
53 Feed 88c Second output
53a Wiper (+) self parking switch 88z Third output
53b Wiper (shunt winding) 88y First input
53c Windscreen washer pump 88x Second Input
53e Wiper (brake winding) Third Input
53i Permanent magnet wiper motor third brush Generator and generator regulator
(2 speed) B+ Battery positive generator output
55 Fog lamps B- Battery negative
D+ Generator positive
56 Headlamps D- Generator negative
56a Main beam and main beam indicator EX, Generator field
56b Dip beam EXC
56d Headlamp flash contact IND Warning light
57 Side marker lamp
58 Sidelights, tail lights, number plate lamps
and instrument panel lamps
61 Alternator charge warning light
67 Alternator field C Turn signal dash indicator lamp
75 Radio, Cigarette lighter, Power outlet C2 Second dash indicator lamp
76 Loudspeakers X + 12 Volt input
Normally closed and changeover L Load (eg bulbs)
81 switches P Dash warning lamp
81a Feed
81b First output FLASHER UNIT
Second output TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS BY COUNTRY
Normally open switches GERMANY FRANCE JAPAN US & GB
82 Feed + 12V +49 + B X/B
82a First output
LAMPS 49a C L L
82b Second output
82z First input DASH C R P
INDICATOR
82y Second input
EARTH 31 E Ground
2nd DASH C2 R2 C2
INDICATOR
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CABLE SLEEVING HEATSHRINK PACK. 127 pieces assorted black heatshrink.
Supplied in a plastic storage box. Contents:
30pcs. @ 2mm ID x 40mm long
HEAT SHRINK TUBING. Perhaps the greatest hazard
25pcs. @ 2.5mm ID x 40mm long
associated with Glassfibre cars is fire and the most common
20pcs. @ 3.5mm ID x 40mm long
cause of fire is dodgy wiring. Donor looms will have
20 pcs. @ 5mm ID x 40mm long
many unused wire ends that should be made safe . Even
16 pcs. @ 7mm ID x 80mm long
custom manufactured looms will require safe, insulated
8 pcs. @ 10mm ID x 80mm long
termination onto spade or ring terminals. Heatshrink makes
8 pcs. @ 13mm ID x 85mm long
a professional and reliable finish to your wiring. This pack
#HTSHK3 £6 per pack (£7.20 inc vat)
contains a total of 8 metres of black & red tubing in 3 sizes
4.8mm, 6.4mm and 12.7mm. It has a 2:1 shrink ratio. Shrink
temperature is 100 degrees C so you can use a regular paint
stripper heat gun. Material is military specification Polyolefin
(don’t confuse this product with inferior PVC Heat Shrink.)
8 METRE VALUE PACK #HTSHK £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
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SPLIT SLEEVING CABLE PROTECTION Tough Nylon SELF-AMALGAMATING TAPE This extremely useful tape
sleeving to protect and tidy your cables. Very flexible and split can be used to wrap electrical joints and connectors. Once
along its entire length for simple installation. Just bind with stretched and overlapped it releases a resin that bonds to
insulation tape every few inches when the job’s complete. itself, layer upon layer, forming a weather-tight seal. 19mm
3 Sizes: 8.5mm I.D.(11.5 O.D.) #SPLT1 £1.25 (£1.50 inc vat) wide x 10 metres roll. #SATP £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
13mm I.D. (16 O.D.) #SPLT2 £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat)
21mm I.D. (25 O.D.) #SPLT3 £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
SOLD
PER MTR
FROM A
ROLL
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TEMPROTECT SLEEVING Braided glassfibre sleeve,
coated with iron oxide silicone rubber which will even shed COVERCROME
molten steel , aluminium and glass offering outstanding •• Metalised Polyester plastic sleeving for pipes, hoses
protection to hoses, tubes and cables in a variety of hostile and wiring.
environments. Larger sizes available. •• UV Resistant.
BLACK 3mm ID #TP3BK £2.50 (£3 inc vat) •• Non abrasive - will not wear through adjacent com-
BLACK 6mm ID #TP6BK £3 (£3.60 inc vat) ponents.
BLACK 10mm ID #TP10BK £4 (£4.80 inc vat) •• 2 to 1 Expansion/Contraction Ratio.
BLACK 13mm ID #TP13BK £9 (£10.80 inc vat) •• Easy to fit, lightweight and flexible.
•• Temperature range -100ºF to +275ºF.
•• Mildly conductive for shielding and insulation.
•• Resistant to abrasion.
•• Cuts easily with a hot knife to minimise fraying.
•• Easily & neatly terminated with Heat Shrink, Tape or
SOLD Ties.
PER MTR
FROM A
ROLL
1½" Covercrome as supplied.
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RUBBER BOOT
ANODISED ALUMINIUM CABLE OR HOSE SEPARATORS
For tidying and separating electrical or HT cables, pipes,
These are ideal for protecting exposed terminals on hoses or control cables. Weight 12 gms.
solenoids, starter motors, alternators or battery cut-off 2 WAY 8mm SILVER #CSEP28S £4.50 each (£5.40 inc vat)
switches as required by IVA.
RUBBER BOOT SMALL Cap ID 10mm x 12mm deep.
Sleeve ID 6.5mm. Overall length 30mm.
#BOOTS £4.50 pack of 5 (£5.40 inc vat)
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CBS
WIRING
MODULE
THE HEART
OF A
CUSTOM WIRING MODULE COVER
At last - a tough, vacuum-
LOOM formed ABS cover for our wiring
module. Fits neatly over the
FOR YOUR module to provide dust and
splash protection. Can be made
CAR more weather tight by fixing our
#TRMRIB2 around the
12 CIRCUIT WIRING MODULE The difficult bit is already done for you. Correct rating mating flange. Can be secured
fuses on all circuits. Indicator and Hazard flasher relays. Horn relay. Fan relay. Pre- with Velcro strips, drilling holes
drilled aluminium mounting plate. Easy to follow instructions and diagrams. Just mount around the flange and fixing with
the module under your dash or in your engine bay and run the correct size cables screws into rivnuts in your panel.
from your ancillaries and switches to the unit’s screw terminals. DIY wiring doesn’t get Size: 200 x 200 x 75mm.
simpler than this. Mounting plate dimensions: 145mm (5¼") x 145mm (5 ¾") Height #WMCOV £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
75mm (3"). Weight 660 gms. #WRMOD £94 (£112.80 inc vat)
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A correctly designed and installed wiring system is crucial to the safety and reliability of any vehicle. The correct size and
type of cables and terminals must be used to interconnect the components. Most cables are made up of thin strands of cop-
per. Cables sizes are denoted the number of strands and the individual strand thickness. E.g. 14/030 cable has 14 strands
of wire each 0.3mm diameter. This cable will safely carry a continuous current of 5.75 amps. 28/030 –17.5 amps, 44/030—
25.5 amps etc. Use the cable sizes listed in the wiring schedule only as a guide. If, for example, you are using high wattage
headlight bulbs or powerful HiFi equipment then increase cable sizes accordingly. To calculate current (amps) drawn by a
component simply divide the wattage by the voltage. For instance, a 100 watt headlight bulb will draw 100/12 = 8.3 amps.
WARNING
LEFT TURN HIGH RIGHT TURN OIL PRESSURE LEVEL
INDICATOR BEAM INDICATOR IGNITION SWITCH
INSTRUMENT
WIRING
IS FOR
INFORMATION
ONLY AND IS
NOT PART OF
THE WIRING INSTRUMENT
WATER OIL TO TO TO FUEL
LIVE FEED
TO
MODULE
LIGHTING
TEMP PRESSURE SPEEDO COIL TANK INSTRUMENTS
FEED FROM
SENDER SENDER SENSOR SENDER
SIDELIGHTS
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BATTERIES
MULTIMETER
You don’t have to
be an electrician
to make good use PACK OF 4
of our inexpensive AAA BATTERIES
digital meter. Check Zinc Carbon.
fuses, bulbs, earths, Size S or R036.
cable continuity, 1.5 V.olt
12v supplies & even #BATAAA £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
those mysterious
small current drains.
Also great for mains PACK OF 4
voltages indoors. AA BATTERIES
#MULTI Zinc Carbon.
£7.50 (£9 inc vat) Size M or R6.
1.5 Volt.
#BATAA £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
LITHIUM ION BATTERY Ideal for Bike or other small
engines.This is the battery of the future and it's here now. It
weighs just 1400gms - THAT'S ABOUT THREE CANS OF
BAKED BEANS !!! It has a little test button on top with three SINGLE 9V BATTERY
LED's to show you it's charge state - Full, Medium or Low. Zinc Carbon.
It can be charged to 90% capacity in just six minutes. Size 9V or 6F22.
Contains no acid, or heavy metals like Cadmium, Lead or 9 Volt.
Mercury. #BAT9V £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
Fully sealed - no leaks. Non explosive or combustible.
Supplied with 20mm high lifting blocks and Nuts & Bolts for
terminals.
SIze 175mm x 85mm x 130 high. SINGLE LR44
Recommended charging current 5.5 Amps. BUTTON CELL BATTERY
Maximum charging current 45 Amps Alkaline
CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) 290 Size AG13 / A76
200 Charge cycles. 1.5 Volt.
#LIBAT020 £200 (£240 inc vat) #BATLR44 £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW CAREFULLY THE
MANUFACTURERS CHARGING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
SINGLE CR2032
BUTTON CELL BATTERY
Lithium
3 Volt.
#BATCR2032 £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
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HORNS BLACK HORNS PAIR 12 Volt High & Low tone. Two
terminals. Plated mounting brackets. 89mm x 110mm.
NOTE: ALWAYS MOUNT HORNS AWAY FROM ANY #HORNSBK £14 pair (£16.80 inc vat)
POTENTIAL ROAD SPRAY WITH THE
TRUMPETS POINTING DOWN.
ANY INGRESS OF WATER WILL DAMAGE THEM.
TWIN TONE ELECTRIC HORNS 12 volt. These beauties
are LOUD!! Steel covers 100mm diameter. Fixing kit with
mounting brackets, nuts & bolts, relay and wiring. 110db.
CHROME #HORNSC £18.50 pair (£22.20 inc vat)
RED #HORNSR £18.50 pair (£22.20 inc vat)
87
86 85
30
10A
FUSE
12V
EXAMPLE OF
HORN WIRING
HORN BUTTON
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BUDGET TWIN TONE AIR HORNS 12 Volt Complete P/BUTTON -
with compressor, hose, mounting hardware and relay. Horn HORN SWITCH
lengths 162mm and 212mm. #AIRHR3 £12 set (£14.40 inc vat) Momentary
BLUE led
#PBHM
£18 each
(£21.60 inc vat)
125mm
AERIAL PLUG ADAPTER For converting a female to male STANDARD RELAY 30 Amp 4 Pin For simple on/
or male to female aerial plug. Overall length 40mm off switching of fans, horns, lamps etc. With removable
#AERADAPT £2 each (£2.40 inc vat) mounting bracket. #RLY4 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
10mm
3.2mm
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PARKING SENSOR PARKING SENSOR KIT. Two or Four Sensor Kits suitable
for installation in either either front or rear bumpers. System
activates automatically when ignition is switched on or you
NUMBER PLATE SURROUND WITH PARKING SENSORS.
select reverse gear (manual switching, add-on kit available
Here's a moulded black plastic number plate surround with
seperately). Fully programmable to ignore tow-bars.
two integral parking sensors so you don't have to drill your
Kit includes: Control Module, Warning Buzzer, 2 x Sensors
bumper or bodywork to install them. Activates automatically
(sensors and surrounds can be painted body colour).
when you select reverse gear. Fully programmable to ignore
Sensors push into a 20.5mm hole. Plug-in Wiring, fitting kit
tow-bars. Kit includes: Number plate surround with two
and screwdriver for setting up included. 6 Page illustrated
sensor housings (Size 565mm x 135mm x 40mm maximum
installation guide.
rear projection, Control Module, Warning Buzzer, 2 x
TWO SENSOR KIT #PSKIT2 £55 (£66 inc vat)
Sensors. Plug-in Wiring, fitting kit and screwdriver for setting
FOUR SENSOR KIT #PSKIT4 £65 (£78 inc vat)
up. 6 Page illustrated installation guide.
#NPSPK £60 (£72 inc vat)
SENSOR
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COMPACT ALTERNATOR COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT 60 Amp ALTERNATOR
Very compact - the main body is only 120mm diameter.
Light weight - only 3.9Kg and simple, two bolt mounting.
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT 40 Amp ALTERNATOR
Most specialist vehicles have limited electrical requirements, Main power output is via an M6 stud which can be rotated
often have restricted engine bay room and can almost to any position for convenience. Warning light and +12v
always benefit from weight reduction. If all this applies to terminals are 1/4" male spade. Max RPM 18,000.
your car then this is the alternator for you. Very compact - Type 1 connector (See table) #ALTE2 £130 each (£156 inc vat)
the main body is less than 100mm diameter. Light weight
- only 3Kg and simple, two bolt mounting. Main power output
is via an M6 stud. Warning light and +12v terminals are 1/4"
male spade. Max RPM 18,000. Type 1 connector (See table)
#ALTE £98 each (£117.60 inc vat)
9.5mm 26mm
26mm
143mm 155mm
69mm dia.
97mm
M6 thread
120mm
137mm
152mm
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NOTE: For anyone wishing to change the
ALTERNATOR CONNECTION CHART
pulley on #ALTE, the shaft diameter is 15mm
and there is no keyway.
NOTE: Any modifications will invalidate your
warranty..
BATTERY CABLE
10.5mm O.D.
25mm² copper.
322/0.30 strands
170 Amp. RING TERMINALS Tinned copper construction. All for our
Weight 300 gms per mtr. 16mm² Battery Cable. Solder or crimp. 4 hole sizes:
RED #BCR £6 mtr (£7.20 inc vat) 6mm #RT616 8mm #RT816
BLACK #BCB £6 mtr (£7.20 inc vat) 10mm #RT1016 12mm #RT1216
All 50p each (£0.60 inc vat)
SMALL BATTERY CABLE BARGAIN PACK of 20 (5 each) #RT16PAK £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
Suitable for small and bike
engined vehicles.
8mm O.D.
16mm² copper. 206/0.3 strands.
110 Amp.
RED #BCSR £5 mtr (£6 inc vat)
BLACK #BCSB £5 mtr (£6 inc vat)
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CHARGING
1.5 WATT SOLAR BATTERY MAINTAINER Keep your
battery topped-up over long periods of storage. Needs
no mains power. Charges direct from daylight. It doesn’t
SMART CHARGER We’ve updated our popular Smart even have to be sunny!! Suitable for up to 50Ah batteries.
Battery Charger with a much improved, CE European For Caravans, Small cars, Boats, Motorcycles and Lawn
Approved version. The perfect battery-maintenance product mowers. 86mA 15 Volt (1.5 Watt) output. One 2.5 mtrs long
for vehicles that may be left unused for long periods. cable with interchangeable ends - either a plug to charge
Can be left switched on and connected to your battery all via your cigarette lighter or crocodile clips for connecting
winter long with minimal running costs. direct to your battery. Flashing LED charge indicator. Water
12 Volt output that is automatically controlled to keep the resistant casing. Supplied with rubber suckers for mounting
battery in its optimum condition. the solar panel directly to the inside of your windscreen
3 Coloured LEDs indicate charge state. or garage window. Panel size overall 350mm x 125mm x
Plugs directly into a 240 volt mains 3 pin socket. 15mm thick. Weight 670g #SOLAR2 £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
12 foot cable with heavy duty insulated crocodile clips.
For owners with inaccessible batteries, we now include an
additional lead with insulated ring terminals, waterproof
in-line fuse and water proof connector that you can
permanently install in your car, leaving the connector in
a convenient place. Size 80mm x 55mm x 60mm (not
including plug pins.) Weight 900 gms.
#SMART £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
BATTERY CHARGER.
A good value, no frills workshop battery charger. 4 Amp 12
volt maximum output. Four LED's to indicate charging stage.
Short circuit
protection. Mains
lead and plug.
1.4 mtr charging 4.8 WATT SOLAR BATTERY MAINTAINER Suitable for
leads with up to 200Ah
insulated red and batteries. for
black crocodile Caravans,
clips. Large cars &
Weight 1.3kg. vans, Boats,
#BATCH £16 Motorcycles
(£19.20 inc vat)
and Lawn
mowers.
275mA 15
Volt (4.8 Watt)
output. Panel
size overall
425mm x
345m x 14mm
thick. Weight
1765g.
#SOLAR4
£60 (£72 inc vat)
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RADIATOR COOLING FANS MOUNTING FEET AND FIXING KIT
INCLUDED WITH ALL FANS
Our range of electric cooling fans represent the latest generation
of air movement. The blades are designed for maximise
efficiency, lower noise levels and reduced power consumption.
They can be mounted either in front of, or behind your radiator
and the blades and motor rotation can be reversed for either
sucking or blowing installations.
Don’t be fooled by the very reasonable cost. These are top 4 x ‘Through-the-core’ ties
quality fans made by a leading manufacturer for some of the 10" Fan 4 x Retaining plates and
worlds largest motor companies. We buy in vast quantities and shown 8 x Foam pads.
are thus able to pass on these remarkable prices to you.
NOTE: All fan frames have flat sections on 2 opposing sides - MULTIPLE MOUNTING OPTIONS ON MOST FANS
hence the non-square overall dimensions
7" STRAIGHT BLADE 11" CURVED BLADE
541 cfm. Max dims. 750 cfm. Max dims 291mm
173mm x 183mm x 50mm. wide, 310mm x 55mm.
Mounting centre Mounting centre dimen-
dimensions (without feet) sions (without feet) 250mm
215mm x 105mm x 250mm.
Max current 4.6 Amps Max current 5.2 Amps.
Weight 0.8Kg Weight 1.1 Kg
#FAN7 £35 (£42 nc vat) #FAN11 £50 (£60 inc vat)
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ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT Check that the fan is rotating in the right direction. If not, simply
reverse the fan wires.
ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT Complete installation kit CALIBRATION. Use the scale on the knob only as a guide.
with full instructions. Can be fitted into the top hose - just Observe your temperature gauge and run your engine until it
pull off the hose, insert the probe and re-fit the hose with a reaches its normal operating temperature. Turn the thermostat’s
little PTFE tape around the capillary, beneath the hose clip. control knob until the fan cuts in. Your fan will now always cut in at
The probe can even be clipped directly to your radiator fins. this temperature. You can fine-adjust the setting as necessary.
Alternatively you can purchase the 1/4" NPT threaded union
1
for installation into our sender housing or your own radiator
or stat housing. Operating range 5ºC to 120ºC. Temperature
ON/OFF differential range 5º.
Current rating 16 Amps. #STAT £24.50 (£29.40 inc vat) PROBE
HOSE
RAD
PTFE TAPE
C 2 1
BATT + ve
BRASS UNION #STATUN £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
2
Our adjustable thermostat offers a simple method of controlling
any electric cooling fan. A stainless steel probe in the water flow
senses water temperature and closes a set of contacts when a
pre-selcted temperature is reached.
You have 2 options for installing the probe.
1. (shown right) Remove one end of your top radiator hose,
leaving the hose clip on the hose. To minimise the possibility of
minor leaks you can wrap the capillary with a few turns of PTFE
tape at the position where the hose clip tightens. Insert the
sensor probe at the end of the capillary into either the hose or
radiator and slide the hose back over the radiator outlet . It’s a
little fiddly to get this all in the correct position but a couple of thin THREAD LOCKING / SEALING COMPOUND
screwdrivers pushed into the end of the hose should lift it clear A great way to lock nuts and bolts or any threaded
of the rad outlet to allow you to move the capillary to position the component to prevent them coming loose from shock and
PTFE tape accurately under the hose clip. OR
vibration. It has the added benefit of sealing the thread
2. Install the brass union into a convenient or 1/4" NPT thread
in your cooling system. We can supply an in-line housing (see
against moisture and corrosion and will seal pipework and
the plumbing section) if you need one. Insert the probe as far as joints on oil, fuel and water systems. Works best when
possible into the union and tighten the tube nut until the probe is components are thoroughly degreased. Full cure in 45 to 60
securely gripped by the olive in the union. Do not over-tighten. minutes.
The control switch can be mounted in a convenient position in 6ml Tube #THLOCK6 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
your engine bay. Pull off the control knob and fit the mounting 50ml Bottle #THLOCK50 £5 (£6 inc vat)
bracket with the two small screws and locking washers provided.
The unit can now be screwed to a bulkhead or inner wing. Do
not mount the unit in a position where it may become wet from
road spray. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CUT AND SHORTEN THE
CAPILLARY. COIL UP EXCESS CAPILLARY WITHOUT SHARP
BENDS.
WIRING. For connecting an electric cooling fan simply take a 12
volt fused feed to terminal 2 on the control. This can be a fused
spare on your fuse box or directly from the battery with an in-line
fuse. Connect a wire from terminal C to your fan. Take the other
fan wire to earth.
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FIXED TEMPERATURE IN-LINE COOLANT HOUSINGS
THERMOSTAT SWITCHES aluminium. M10 x 1 thread and earthing screw. Multiple
Just cut your hose and insert the housing. Beautifully cnc’d
FAN SWITCH M14 x 1.5 thread. For use with a relay or our uses:
own accessory wiring kit. ¼" Spade connections. •• Electronic water temp gauge sender using the
On at 87ºC and off at 82ºC #FANSW £12 (£14.20 inc vat) standard M10 x 1 thread and earth screw. We can re-
On at 97ºC and off at 85ºC #FANSW4 £12 (£14.20 inc vat) tap the thread to match your sender for £5.
On at 100ºC and off at 95ºC #FANSW2 £12 (£14.20 inc vat) •• Air bleed or coolant drain in top or bottom hose using
On at 107ºC and off at 97ºC #FANSW3 £12 (£14.20 inc vat) an M10 x 1 Blanking Plug or short bolt.
•• Air bleed back to your header tank using a M10
threaded hose-tail.
•• We can re-tap the thread to accept our fan switch.
Fits hose I.D. size: 25mm #INT25, 32mm #INT32,
38mm #INT38 All £15 each (£18 inc vat)
Other threads machined on request. £5 extra. (£6 inc vat)
MULTI
PURPOSE
GAUGE TEMP
SENDER
SURFACE MOUNT FAN SWITCH ON AT 100ºC OFF AT FAN
82ºC Here's a tiny temperature switch that you can rivet, SWITCH
bolt or even Cable-Tie to a flat surface. 1 amp contact rating
so it must b e used with a relay. 1/4" spade terminals. Two,
3.5mm fixing holes at 24mm centres. Weight 10 gms.
#FANSW7 £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
EARTH SCREW
AIR BLEED TO FOR SINGLE WIRE
HEADER TANK SENDERS
M22 INSERT For Fan switch. #UCM22 £5 each (£6 inc vat)
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FUEL GAUGE KIT 50mm illuminated instrument, 55mm FUEL LEVEL SENDER ONLY Adjustable float sender that
deep with matching adjustable float sender that fits through fits through a 43mm hole in your fuel tank. Sender flange
a 38mm hole in your fuel tank. Sender flange diameter diameter 75mm. Six 5.4mm fixing holes at 60mm PCD.
70mm. Fixing hole PCD 54mm. Supplied with gasket, fixing Supplied with gasket. The 2mm diameter wire float arm
screws and full fitting instructions. Illuminated. 12 volt. comes in two halves which can be bent, cut and joined with
#FUGA £42 (£50.40 inc vat) the ring-crimps supplied. We recommend that, once you
have set the float arm length, you solder the two wire halves
together. Float arm travel 75 degrees. Float arm length
adjustable between 150mm and 600mm. Minimum fuel tank
depth 200mm. 1/4" spade terminal connections. 250 ohm
resistance. Please check suitability with your instrument
before purchasing. If the sender resistance does not match
your gauge you may not get accurate readings.
#FUSEND2 £20 (£24 inc vat)
MINIMUM
TANK DEPTH
200mm
but can be side
mounted
250mm
290mm
350mm
500mm
OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE with sender and mounting AMMETER 50mm illuminated instrument. Mounting clamp
bracket #OILTGA £34 each (£40.80 inc vat) and full fitting instructions. 55mm deep.
#AMGA £28 each (£33.60 inc vat)
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GREAT VALUE SET OF INSTRUMENTS
With either White or Black face and
Chrome Bezels - at an amazing
price:
• 85mm Diameter Programmable
Electronic Speedometer with
Sensor
• 95mm Electronic Tachometer
for any number of cylinders
• 57mm Voltmeter
• 57mm Electronic Water
Temperature gauge with sender
and adapters
• 57mm Electronic Oil Pressure
gauge with sender
• 57mm Fuel Level gauge with
universal sender
• 57mm Analogue Clock
WHITE #GAUGESETW £199 (£238.80 inc vat)
BLACK #GAUGESETB £199 (£238.80 inc vat)
NOTE:
SPEEDO is 10mm
SMALLER DIAMETER
THAN THE TACHO and
THE BEZEL PROFILE IS
SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT.
SEE PICS. ON
FOLLOWING PAGES
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85mm ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMABLE SPEEDOMETER INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS
This instrument fits in an 80mm diameter hole and works Operating voltage : 11 to 28 volts
by receiving a series of pulses, generated by magnets Full Scale range : 140 mph.
passing by a sensor probe and converting them into an Calibration range : 2509 to 135625 pulses per mile
analogue display on the instrument. A magnetic sensor and Factory setting : 8008 Pulses per mile
six magnets are supplied but other types of input signals Programming : 10 way DIP Switch to chart provided.
over a wide range of pulse frequencies can also be used. LCD Display : Odometer -9999999 Max (roll over to
Pulse counts between 2500 and 135,000 per mile are 0. Trip meter 999999.9 Max )
accomodated by changing the 10 DIP switches on the rear Operating temperature : 0 to 50ºC
of the speedo.:
OBTAINING THE PULSE COUNT
If you are using the speedometer signal from the vehicles's
ECU you may find the pulse count in the user manual. Or
you can connect a pulse counter and drive the vehicle for
one mile. This will give you the pulses per mile number.
If you're using a Magnetic Sensor or Hall Effect Sensor
you can mount the sensor above say, propshaft bolt heads
or driveshaft bolt heads and count the count the number
of bolt heads that pass the sensor when you push the car
one revolution of the car's wheel in gear. Measure the
circumference of a wheel and tyre, divide a mile by the tyre
circuference and multiply the result by the number of pulses
on one wheel revolution.
NOTE:
SPEEDO is FOR EXAMPLE:
10mm SMALLER 1 mile = 160, 934 centimetres.
DIAMETER 1 Tyre revolution + 220 centimetres
THAN THE So, 160,934 divided by 220 = 731 wheel revolutions per mile.
TACHO and THE
Count, for instance, 6 pulses per wheel revolution. (6 bolt
BEZEL PROFILE
IS SLIGHTLY
heads pass the speedo sensor)
DIFFERENT. Multiply 731 x 6 = 4386
Look up 4386 on the chart (or the nearest number to it) and
set the DIP switches accordingly.
46mm
12mm
+12V
SIGNAL
FROM
COIL
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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE 57mm diameter.
Fits in a 52mm hole, secured with a 'U' FULL
clamp with two thumbscrews. The sender
Fits through a 42mm diameter hole. It's
mounting plate is 71mm diameter and has
five holes on a 54mm PCD. It is supplied
with five screws two rubber gaskets and
a threaded plate that goes inside the tank TANK
. NOTE: If the tank has no other access
holes you will have to cut a gap in the
Half
threaded ring to install it. An alternative
Tank 300mm
mounting method for the sender is to
Depth Tank
install five M5 rivnuts in the tank on the
Depth
54mm PCD. and just fit the sender with
one gasket and the five screws.
ADJUSTING THE SENDER. For the most accurate reading on the gauge
(with regular-shaped, rectangular tanks) the float pivot point must be half
way down the tank. The sender frame is made in two pieces and it's length is
adjustable by loosening the three Pozi screws and sliding the two parts apart
or together. The standard sender can be adjusted for tanks between 500mm
and 700mm depth. However, with the simple modification of sawing down the
length of both sliding parts and using 20mm long, bolts, nuts and washers to
hold them together, it is possible to shorten the sender to about 4" (100mm)
long making it suitable for 8" (200mm) deep tanks.
EMPTY
FULL
Half
Tank 500mm Tank Depth
Depth
Remove the short wire rod and replace it with the float arm on the left as
shown in the pictures, Addjust the length of the arm so that the float is at
the top and bottom of the tank at the limits of it's travel. You can cut off the
excess rod if there is any.
+12V EMPTY
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WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE 57mm diameter. QUARTZ CLOCK 57mm diameter. Fits in a 52mm hole,
Fits in a 52mm hole, secured with a 'U' clamp with two secured with a 'U' clamp with two thumbscrews.
thumbscrews. The sender has a 1/8" NPT male thread.
The gauge set is supplied with three brass adapters - 1/4"
NPT, 3/8" NPT and 1/2" NPT. All adapters have 1/8" NPT Live feed from Sidelights
fermale thread. These should offer a fair chance of painless
installation on many older American and British engines.
Otherwise you can probably find a suitable adapter in our
range.
+12V
Live feed from Sidelights
+12V +12V
+12V
FREE
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DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS
ALL IN ONE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT Designed for bike ALL IN ONE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT This is the White
installation but works just as well on cars. Can be mounted Faced version of our #DM5 instrument
in your dash or with bracket mount supplied. Includes speed Designed for bike installation but works just as well on
sensor with mounting brackets, Temp sensors (M10 x 1mm), cars. Can be mounted in your dash or with bracket mount
Instrument mounting brackets. Cables, mounting screws, supplied. Includes speed sensor with mounting brackets,
Tools, Installation and set-up instructions. Temp sensors (M10 x 1mm), Instrument mounting brack-
0- 10K RPM #DM5 £245 (£294 inc vat) ets. Cables, mounting screws, tools, installation and set-up
0- 20K RPM #DM4 £245 (£294 inc vat)
instructions.
0- 10K RPM #DM5WH £245 (£294 inc vat)
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COMPACT ALL IN ONE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT Designed COMPACT ALL IN ONE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT
for bike installation but works just as well on cars Can be Designed for bike installation but works just as well on
mounted in your dash or with bracket mount supplied. cars. Includes Speed sensor with magnets and mounting
Includes Speed sensor with magnets and mounting brackets, Temp sensor (M10 x 1mm), Instrument mounting
brackets, Temp sensors (M10 x 1mm), Instrument mounting brackets, Cables, mounting screws, Tools, Installation and
brackets, Cables, mounting screws, Tools, installation and setup Instructions. #DM8 £140 (£168 inc vat)
set-up instructions. #DM6 £195 (£234 inc vat)
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COMPACT ALL IN ONE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT WARNING LIGHT SURROUND FOR DM7 Very clever and
Designed for bike installation but works just as well on useful, clip-on addition to the DM7 instrument. 8 individually
cars Includes Speed sensor with magnets and mounting wired LED warning lights with 17 interchangeable lenses.
brackets, Temp sensors (M10 x 1mm), Instrument mounting Just choose which ones you want.
brackets, Cables, mounting screws, Tools, Installation and #DM7WL £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
setup Instructions. #DM7 £138 (£165.69 inc vat) WIRING: LEFT BANK - BLACK is the common Neg (earth).
RIGHT BANK - RED IS the common + 12v (positive)
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61mm ANALOGUE TACHOMETER WITH DIGITAL 69mm PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC ANALOGUE
WATER TEMP DISPLAY. This superb instrument has a SPEEDOMETER WITH ODOMETER, TRIP METER, FUEL
61mm diameter brushed stainless bezel, 55mm diameter GAUGE AND WARNING LIGHTS. This comprehensive
x 46mm deep stainless housing with two M5 x 17mm long instrument has a 69mm diameter brushed stainless bezel
studs on the back. with 65mm diameter x 46mm deep stainless housing, two
It can be fitted in a 55mm hole in your dash (if you make a M5 x 17mm long studs on the back and 500mm multi-core
simple 'U' bracket), or with the single bolt, rubber mounted lead. It can be fitted in a 65mm hole in your dash with
bracket. Water temp sensor included with 1/8" NPT thread, a 'U' mounting bracket (not included), or with the single
mounting brackets, wiring and connectors are included. bolt, rubber mounted bracket included. Speedo sensor
Blue backlight. Full installation instructions included. 12 volt. with 1.4mtr cable, mounting brackets, magnets,wiring and
Weight 190g. connectors are included. Blue backlight. Full installation
This instrument offers several options for collecting instructions included. 12 volt. Weight 190g.
a RPM signal. From simply wrapping a wire five times SPEEDOMETER RANGE 0 - 150 mph
around a spark plug, to connecting directly to the coil ODOMETER 0 - 99999 miles (or kilometres)
+ve or -ve. TRIP METER 0 - 999.9 miles (or kilometres)
TACHOMETER RANGE 0 - 9400 rpm. 6 SEGMENT FUEL LEVEL DISPLAY (100Ω or 510Ω)
TEMPERATURE RANGE 0 - 150ºC (32 - 302ºF) OIL, MAIN BEAM and INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS
#AT619BK £105 (£10.80 inc vat) #AS69 £130 (£156 inc vat)
FUEL
GAUGE
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85mm MULTI FUNCTION DIGITAL METER DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER BLACK BEZEL This is the Black
Black bezel instrument Speed sensor with magnets and Bezel version of our popular #DMS3 instrument.
mounting brackets, Cables, mounting brackets and screws, Blue digital display.
Tools, Installation and setup Instructions. SPEEDO DIGITAL DISPLAY 0 - 225 mph (0 - 360 km/h)
#MFM85 £140 (£168 inc vat) TACHO Radial bar graph display 0 to 15,000 rpm
ODOMETER 0 - 99999 miles (or kilometres)
SPEEDOMETER 0 - 360 km/h (0 - 225 mph) Switchable display.
Programmable for tyre circumference. TRIP METER 0 - 999.9 miles (or kilometres)
ODOMETER 0 - 99999.9 km (miles) switchable FUEL GAUGE Display 0 - 100% Sender resistance 100Ώ to
TRIP METER 0 - 999.9 km (miles) switchable 1200Ώ
TYRE CIRCUMFERENCE Settng range 300 - 2500mm CLOCK 24 hour. DIGITAL VOLT METER
TACHOMETER Range 0 - 10,000,
SHIFT LIGHT Range 8,000 to 10,000 WARNING LIGHTS: TURN, NEUTRAL, HIGH BEAM, OIL
WARNING LIGHT On or Flash PRESSURE, EOBD (European on-board diagnostics.)
RPM WARNING LIGHT 12 volt. Weight 240g. Includes wiring, Speedometer sensor
RPM INPUT PULSE 0.5, 1 - 24 with 1.4mtr cable, magnets and sensor mounting brackets,
THERMOMETER Display °C or °F
FUEL METER Display range six levels. Each level represents 16.6%. gauge mounting hardware and full instructions.
Sender resistance range 100Ώ to 1200Ώ. #DMS3BK £105 (£126 inc vat)
GEAR METER Range N - 1 to 9
CLOCK 24 hour
VOLT METER Display range DC 8v to 18v. Flashes when voltage drops
below 11.5v or above 15.5v
VOLTAGE DC 12v
BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS Settings 1 to 5
AMBIENT WORKING TEMP -10 - +60°C
METER STANDARD JIS 0203 S2
METER SIZE 85mm diameter x 68.5mm.
METER WEIGHT Approx 400g
WARNING LIGHTS Neutral - Green, High Beam - Blue,
Turn signal - Green, Warning - Red
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DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER Designed for bike installation
but works just as well on cars 72mm diameter silver bezel,
fits in a 63mm hole in your dash (if you make a simple 'U'
bracket) or can be mounted with a single bolt using the rub-
ber mounted bracket (included). 25mm deep behind dash
(not including studs and cable). Blue digital display.
SPEEDO DIGITAL DISPLAY 0 - 225 mph (0 - 360 km/h)
TACHO Radial bar graph display 0 to 15,000 rpm
ODOMETER 0 - 99999 miles (or kilometres)
TRIP METER 0 - 999.9 miles (or kilometres)
FUEL GAUGE Display 0 - 100% Sender resistance 100Ώ
to 1200Ώ
CLOCK 24 hour. DIGITAL VOLT METER
WARNING LIGHTS: TURN, NEUTRAL, HIGH BEAM, OIL
PRESSURE, EOBD (European on-board diagnostics.)
12 volt. Weight 240g. Includes wiring, Speedometer sensor
with 1.4mtr cable, magnets and sensor mounting brackets,
gauge mounting hardware and full instructions.
#DMS3 £105 (£126 inc vat)
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DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER DIGITAL TACHOMETER
Designed for bike installation but works just as well on cars Designed for bike installation but works just as well on cars
65mm diameter chrome bezel, 55mm diameter x 35mm 65mm diameter chrome bezel, 55mm diameter x 35mm
deep chrome housing. Can be fitted in your dash (if you deep chrome housing. Can be fitted in your dash (if you
make a simple 'U' bracket) or with the single bolt, rubber make a simple 'U' bracket) or with the single bolt, rubber
mounted bracket (included). Blue digital display. mounted bracket (included).Blue digital display.
RADIAL BAR GRAPH DISPLAY 0 - 160 mph (260 km/h) RADIAL BAR GRAPH DISPLAY selectable 0 - 10,000 /
DIGITAL DISPLAY 0 - 223 mph (0 - 360 km/h) 15,000 / 20,000 rpm.
ODOMETER 0 - 99999 miles (or kilometres) DIGITAL DISPLAY 0 - 20,000 rpm in units of 100 rpm.
TRIP METER 0 - 999.9 miles (or kilometres) DIGITAL THERMOMETER 'A' Range 0 - 250°C (32 - 482°F)
TOP SPEED RECORDING 0 - 223 mph DIGITAL THERMOMETER 'B' Range 0 - 250°C (32 - 482°F)
AVERAGE SPEED 0 - 223 mph CLOCK 24 hour
FUEL GAUGE Display 0 - 100% Sender resistance 100Ώ to This instrument offers several options for collecting
510Ώ a RPM signal. From simply wrapping a wire five times
12 volt. Weight 190g. Includes wiring, Speedometer sensor around a spark plug, to connecting directly to the coil
with 1.4mtr cable, magnets and sensor mounting brackets, +ve or -ve.
gauge mounting hardware and .full instructions. 12 volt. Weight 190g. Includes wiring, temperature sensors,
#DMSPEED £105 (£126 inc vat) mounting hardware. Full instructions included.
#DMTACH £105 (£126 inc vat)
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DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER / FUEL GAUGE DIGITAL TACHOMETER / TEMP GAUGE / CLOCK
Designed for bike installation but works just as well on cars. Designed for bike installation but works just as well on cars.
61mm diameter stainless bezel, 55mm diameter x 57mm 65mm diameter chrome bezel, 55mm diameter x 57mm
deep chrome housing. Two M5 mounting studs @ 42mm deep chrome housing. Two M5 mounting studs @ 42mm
centres. Can be fitted in your dash (if you make a simple centres. Can be fitted in your dash (if you make a simple
'U' bracket) or with the single bolt, rubber mounted bracket 'U' bracket) or with the single bolt, rubber mounted bracket
(included). Blue digital display. Programmable speedometer. (included). Blue digital display. For 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 or12
Magnets can be mounted on brake disc bolts or drive shaft cylinder engines.
bolts. DIGITAL DISPLAY 0 - 18,000 rpm in units of 100 rpm.
DIGITAL SPEEDO DISPLAY 0 - 223 mph (0 - 360 km/h) DIGITAL THERMOMETER 'A' Range 0 - 120°C (32 - 248°F)
ODOMETER 0 - 99999 miles (or kilometres) BAR DISPLAY THERMOMETER 'B' 10 segments 10
TRIP METER 0 - 999.9 miles (or kilometres) degrees each. Range 20 - 120°C (68 - 248°F)
FUEL GAUGE 10 segment bar display. Sender resistance CLOCK 24 hour
100Ώ to 510Ώ (display is above the speed display. This instrument offers several options for collecting
12 volt. Weight 190g. Includes wiring, Speedometer sensor a RPM signal. From simply wrapping a wire five times
with 1.4mtr cable, magnets and sensor mounting brackets, around a spark plug, to connecting directly to the coil
gauge mounting hardware and full instructions. +ve or -ve.
#DMS2 £105 (£126 inc vat) 12 volt. Weight 190g. Includes wiring, two temperature
sensors, mounting hardware. Full instructions included.
#DMT2 £105 (£126 inc vat)
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SLIMLINE LED GAUGES Simple to fit, surface mount. MINI LED CLOCK AND VOLTMETER 24 hour clock and
Just needs a small hole for the wires. Size only 57mm (2¼") voltmeter with low and high voltage warning function. Digits
x 28mm (1 1/8") x 10mm (3/8") thick flash when voltage is below 11.5 volts or over 15.5 volts.
Supplied with Scotchloc wiring connectors and Velcro fixing Simple to fit, surface mount. Just needs a small hole for
pad. 12 volts. 600mm power connector cable. Operating the wires. Size only 60mm (2¼") x 30mm (1 1/4") x 11mm
temperature range -10 - +60ºC. (3/8") thick
RED LED VOLTMETER #SLEDVR £35 each (£42 inc vat) Supplied with Scotchloc wiring connectors and Velcro fixing
BLUE LED VOLTMETER #SLEDVB £35 each (£42 inc vat) pad. 12 volts. 600mm cable. Operating temperature range
BLUE LED WATER TEMP #SLEDWT Range 0 - 120ºC. -10 - +60ºC. Operating voltage 12 volts. Weight 22 gms.
Display unit 1ºC. The meter will flash as a warning if MINI LED CLOCK and VOLTMETER
temperature exceeds 120ºC. Supplied with 1/8" npt sender, #SLEDTV £35 each (£42 inc vat)
1 mtr of sender cable. 600mm of two core power cable.
£35 each (£42 inc vat)
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP 1/8" NPT
1/8" BSP
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP
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ALUMINIUM 'T' ADAPTER These machined aluminium 'T' TEMPERATURE SENDER M10 x 1 Taper thread will fit
adapters are perfect for converting a single block tapping into our in-line housings (shown below). High temperature
into two tappings for, for instance, oil pressure and oil insulated fly leads with bullet terminals. Resistance: @
temperature senders. Overall length 60mm. Hexagon 22mm 5ºC - 4.3kΩ
across flats. Weight 54 gms. 43ºC - 1.0kΩ
100ºC - 140Ω
All 1/8: NPT #TEMPS £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
(Now plated steel)
CHECK RESISTANCE MATCHES
#ADAPT10
YOUR INSTRUMENT.
£6.75 (£8.10 inc vat) SENDER SHOWN FITTED TO
OUR #INT HOUSING BELOW
M10 x 1 male with Dowty (NOT INCLUDED)
washer to M10 x 1mm
female on end and 1/8"
NPT on side.
#ADAPT11
£6.75 (£8.10 inc vat)
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SAT-NAV SPEEDOMETER
WIRELESS SATELLITE NAVIGATION SPEEDO Here's a
fantastic, rechargeable speedometer that will run for up to 22
SATELLITE NAVIGATION SPEEDO Speedos don't come hours on one charge. Then just plug it into you lighter outlet
any easier to install than this. Just two wires - positive with the USB lead and adapter plug supplied and recharge
and negative 12 volts. Just mount the sat receiver flat it. The instrument has a suction mount with a flexible
on your dash with a clear view of the sky and mount the gooseneck stand so you can mount the sat receiver on
display where you can see it using the self-adhesive Velcro your screen with a clear view of the sky. The display shows
supplied. The red backlit display can show speed in Miles or speed in either Miles or Kilometers, the state of charge of
Kilometers, total mileage, trip meter and maximum speed. the battery and reception
You can hard wire the 12 volt supply or just connect it to a strength. Instrument
Lighter plug and our Lighter Socket #LTRP and #LTRPS. head dimensions 68mm
Power supply cable 1 mtr long. Receiver to Display cable x 51mm x 24mm thick.
2mtrs long. Receiver and Display dimensions 50mm x Maximum height above
36mm x 16mm thick. Note: Tunnels and tall buildings on dash top 110mm. Note:
either side of the road in Cities may affect satellite reception. Tunnels and tall buildings
#SATSPD £150 (£180 inc vat) on either side of the
road in Cities may affect
satellite reception.
#DMS4 £65 (£78 inc vat)
360°
VIEW
ONLINE
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HEADLAMPS
RUBBER HEADLAMP These are about as tough as a
headlamp can get. Ideal for 4x4’s, Off-road buggies, Jeeps
etc. Heavy weatherproof rubber housing. Sheathed wiring
4" HEADLAMPS Yes, only four inches (108mm) diameter. harness 900mm long. Main, dip and side light.
130mm long. Mounts in a single 10mm hole. 150mm long 5¾" (shown) ‘E4’ marked. Overall size 160mm across,
leads. ’E4’ marked. Main, Dip and Side. H4 bulb + side. 110mm front to back, 170mm high. Plated steel adjustable
Weight only 0.65 Kg mounting bracket with 5/16" bolt.
SATIN BLACK #HL4BK NOTE: THESE LAMPS
#RHL5 £28 each (£33.60 inc vat)
£52 each (£62.40 inc vat) HAVE A FLAT DIP BEAM
CHROME #HL4CH PATTERN SO ARE OK
£52 each (£62.40 inc vat) FOR LHD or RHD
CARBON EFFECT #HL4CA CHECK SUITABILITY FOR
£56 each (£67.20 inc vat) IVA TEST
BULBS NOT
INCLUDED
(Takes H4 and our
#BULB15)
WEIGHT
ONLY
0.65 Kg
WIRING COLOURS
SOLDERED WIRE ENDS:
BLACK — EARTH
WHITE — DIP BEAM
YELLOW — MAIN BEAM
UNSOLDERED WIRE ENDS
YELLOW — SIDE LIGHT +
WHITE — SIDE LIGHT -
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HEADLAMP UNIT CLASSIC 5¾" and 7" 5 INCH HEADLAMP 5" (125mm) Diameter satin black
Top quality, standard Caterham items. Available in heavy powder-coated bowl. 4¼" (110mm) diameter lens. Main
powder-coated Satin Black or superb polished stainless beam, dipped beam and sidelight. (NOTE: Lens gives flat
steel. Complete assembly including, reflector, 12V 60/55W dipped beam pattern which is MoT OK. 35 watt/35 watt.
bulb, 12V 5W sidelight, wiring, bowl and rim. Bulb and sidelight bulb included. Front to back dimension
16mm mounting thread. Nut and locking washer included. 95mm. M12 Mounting bolt with spherical seat. Overall height
5¾" Overall dimensions H210mm x D120 x W150mm including mounting bolt 170mm. Great value.
STAINLESS #WIPAC4 £84 each (£100.80 inc vat) ‘E’ 10 marked #HL5BK £25 each (£30 inc vat)
BLACK #WIPAC5 £80 each (£88 inc vat) ‘E’ 10 marked
7" Overall dimensions H245mm x D160 x W190mm
STAINLESS #WIPAC6 £96 each (£115.20 inc vat) ‘E’ 1 marked
BLACK #WIPAC7 £96 each (£115.20 inc vat) ‘E’ 1 marked
GREAT ONLINE
SHIPPING
DEALS
IF YOU ORDER ONLINE,
COURIER DELIVERY TO
UK MAINLAND
IS ONLY £6 + vat
or
BS WIRING CODES:
FREE
Blue/White - Main beam, Blue/Red - Dip Beam, IF YOU SPEND OVER £100
Red - Side Light, Black - Earth.
(not inc. vat)
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CLASSIC 7" SATIN BLACK WITH STAINLESS RIM HALO RIM HEADLAMP E4 Marked. These unique
HEADLAMP UNIT headlamps are available in either Chrome or Satin Black.
‘E’ 9 marked. Top quality. Heavy powder-coated Satin Their unique feature is an LED side light which illuminates
Black bowl with a polished stainless steel rim. Complete the serrated outer edge of the glass AND a thin separating
assembly including reflector, 12V 60/55W bulb, 12V 5W ring between the rim and the bowl so it can be seen from
sidelight, wiring, bowl and rim. the side. The bowl has pressed dimple features, a regular
16mm mounting thread. bottom mounting bolt plus screws for side mounting
Nut and locking washer included. brackets. Overall diameter 146mm (5 ¾"). Front to back
500mm long flyleads 140mm. Overall height including mounting bolt 200mm.
Overall dimensions: Height 265mm, Front to back 165mm, Fly leads 100mm long with bullet connectors.
Dia. 185mm Single mounting bolt M10. Side mount screws M6.
#HL7BKS £98 each (£117.600 inc vat) Weight 1100gms. WIRING: GREEN - Earth -12v. WHITE
- Dip Beam. BLUE - Main Beam. BROWN - Side Light.
CHROME #HL146CH £90 each (£108 inc vat)
BLACK #HL146BK £90 each (£108 inc vat)
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7" CHROME HEADLAMP 'E4' MARKED RHD Complete 7" QUADOPTIC HEADLAMP UNIT WITH CHROME RIM
assembly including, lens, reflector, 12V 60/55W bulb, 12V Complete with sidelight, plastic reflector, wiring harness
5W sidelight, wiring with 250mm fly leads, bowl and rim. and plastic nest with full adjustment and rubber mounting
Hollow 1/2" mounting thread.on spherical mount Nut and gasket. ‘E’11 marked. 12 Volt 60/55 Watt main and dip.
locking washer included. Overall dimensions Height 210mm Overall dimensions H203mm x W203mm x D 160mm.
(not including thread) x Depth (front to back) 155mm x Rim H4 and sidelight bulb included. Made in England. 200mm
maximum diameter 185mm. #HLCH7 £35 each (£42 inc vat) flyleads. #WIPAC8 £55 each (£66 inc vat)
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7" HEADLAMP UNIT 5¾" REPLACEMENT LIGHT UNIT FOR H4 BULB ‘E’ 10
Complete with sidelight, marked. Metal reflector. Bulbs not included.
metal reflector, wiring WITH SIDE LIGHT #WIPAC12 £16 each (£19.20 inc vat)
harness and plastic WITHOUT SIDE LIGHT #WIPAC13 £16 each (£19.20 inc vat)
nest with full adjustment BULB H4 60/55W #BULB7 £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
and rubber mounting SIDELIGHT BULB CLEAR CAPLESS #BULB14
gasket. ‘E’1 marked. £0.70 each (0.84 inc vat)
12 Volt 60/55 Watt
main and dip. Overall 143mm dia.
dimensions H203mm x 135mm
W203mm x D 160mm. dia.
H4 and sidelight bulb
included.
#WIPAC1
£42 each (£50.40 inc vat)
5¾" HEADLAMP UNIT
Same specification
as the 7". Overall Dimensions H160mm x W160mm x D
120mm. Black plastic rim included. H4 and sidelight bulb
5 ¾" HEADLAMP BOWL KIT Moulded plastic bowl with
included. #WIPAC2 £40 each (£48 inc vat)
chromed metal lamp ring, grommet and rubber gasket.
Overall dimensions 170mm diameter. x 105mm front to
back. Fits in a 120mm dia. hole. All mounting and adjuster
screws and plates included. Weight 250gms.
#BOWL534 £14 each (£16.80 inc vat)
5¾"
7" HEADLAMP BOWL KIT Moulded plastic bowl with
chromed metal lamp ring, grommet and rubber gasket.
Overall dimensions 203mm diameter. x 130mm front to
back. Fits in a 160mm dia. hole. All mounting and adjuster
screws and plates included. #BOWL7 £14 each (£16.80 inc vat)
177mm dia
CHROME RIM 8"
Fits our 7" (#WIPAC1)
7" 169mm
dia.
headlamp. Single
retained self tapping
Front to back 23mm
screw.
Rear O.D. 204mm.
Rear I.D. 198mm
Front I.D. 182mm.
#HLRIM8 £14 each 84mm
(£16.80 inc vat)
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P700 REPLICA HEADLAMP UNIT Here's an authentic CHROME TORPEDO HEADLAMP Beautifully chromed,
copy of the classic, Lucas P700. H4 60/55 Watt bulb and 4 ½" Headlamp with H4 bulb and flat dip beam pattern.
sidelight bulb included. Glass lens, metal reflector and Maximum diameter 121mm. Length 170mm. Height 140mm.
rubber plug cover. Flat dip beam pattern so OK for LHD or Rocking mount with M10 x 22mm long mounting stud.
RHD. Actual diameter 176mm. Step diameter 167mm. 250mm long sleeved cable terminating in a 3 - spade, male
#P700 £55 pair (£66 inc vat) headlamp plug. Weight 780gms.
#HL4TOR £50 each (£60 inc vat)
177mm dia
169mm
dia
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5" CHROME HEADLAMP For mounting on side brack- 5" CHROME HEADLAMP Pillar mounting. Complete
ets. Complete assembly including, glass lens, reflector, 12V assembly including, glass lens, reflector, 12V 60/55W bulb,
60/55W bulb, 12V 5W amber sidelight, wiring with 250mm 12V 5W amber sidelight, wiring with 250mm fly leads and
fly leads and 3 spade plug for main and dip and 100mm 3 spade plug for main and dip and 100mm long with bullet
long with bullet terminals for sidelight., Nicely chromed bowl terminals for sidelight and rubber boot. Nicely chromed
and rim 156mm diameter. M8 x 25mm long chrome hex bowl and rim 156mm diameter. Pivoting pillar mount with
bolt screws into a threaded insert in each side of the lamp. 3/8" unf female thread in the bottom and chromed bolt and
There is even a blue, main beam warning light mounted in washers. There is even a blue, main beam warning light
the top of the bowl. Overall dimensions 156mm diameter x mounted in the top of the bowl. Overall dimensions 156mm
115mm depth (front to back) Weight 830gms diameter x Height 195mm, Depth 115mm (front to back)
#HL5BKT £40 each (£48 inc vat) Weight 845gms
#HL5CH £40 each (£48 inc vat)
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7" HEADLAMP 181mm diameter satin black powder-coated HELLA OVAL HEADLAMP 'E1' Marked RHD Lovely quality
bowl with light textured finish. 168mm diameter lens. Main original Hella Headlamp with H4 bulb and RHD dip beam
beam, dipped beam and sidelight. Bulbs included. Front to pattern. Satin Black, moulded ABS frame - overall frame size
back dimension 160mm. 1/2" UNC plated mounting bolt, 206mm x 148mm. Glass lens size 177mm x 118mm.
washer and nut with spherical seat. Overall height including Rubber bulb-housing cover. Depth behind mounting face
mounting bolt 250mm. 200mm long flyleads. Great value. 105mm (to bulb spades). Two mounting screws in frame at
Weight 1335gms. #HL181BK £35 each (£42 inc vat) 190mm centres. 3 point beam adjustment.
Weight 780gms.
#HLOVAL £48 each (£57.60 inc vat)
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'STEALTH' LED HEADLAMPS Pure white light.
These are certainly the most awesome-looking 7" headlamps
available. 'E13' Marked.
Smoked reflector. *Integral Sidelight/Position light
*IP69K (This is the newsest IP rating that was created
specifically for vehicles to withstand regular high pressure
cleaning)
*Drop in replacement for any standard 7in Round H4
halogen headlamp including special edition model Defenders
and many other vehicles
Available in Right-Hand drive and Left-Hand drive format.
Hard-coated, non-yellowing, impact resistant polycarbonate
lens. Epoxy-coated aluminum housing and internal structures
with metalized reflector. Sealed for life.
H4 3-terminal connector on 138mm long flyleads
*9v-33v Multi-volt
*12.8v, 1.80a (low beam), 3.60 amps (high beam)
*25.6v, 1.00a (low beam), 1.80 amps (high beam)
*1,300 Lumens.
Weight 1565gms each.
#LEDHL2RHD £495 pair (£594 inc vat)
176mm DIA.
169mm DIA.
160mm DIA.
HEADLAMP PLUG
Pre-wired plug for
standard H4 headlamp
bulb. red, yellow & blue
leads 200mm long
#HLPLG £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
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70mm PROJECTOR HEADLAMPS These great value PROJECTOR HEADLAMP MAIN AND DIP PAIR
lamps feature diecast mounting frame and bulb housing and (TWO PAIRS REQUIRED FOR A CAR) E4 Marked.
pressed steel lens holder. H1 55 watt bulbs are included. These compact and powerful, Satin Black headlamps each
The dip beam version has an internal shield / beam have a regular H1 55 Watt Bulb in their CNC machined
deflector. No mounting hardware is supplied. alloy housings. They are supplied mounted side by side
Dimensions: Front to back 140mm. Mounting frame 95mm x on a joining plate that has mounting points at each side.
80mm. Lens holder diameter 73mm. Alternatively, the mounting plate can be removed and each
Weight 350gms each. lamp mounted individually on it's single mounting bracket
DIP BEAM #PRO70D £35 each (£42 inc vat) underneath. The pair are pre-wired to a regular headlamp
MAIN BEAM #PRO70M £35 each (£42 inc vat) ply on 200mm long
fly-leads.
Dimensions:
Pair width with joining
bracket 180mm.
Front to back
excluding wiring
130mm.
Maximum diameter of
each housing 86mm.
12 volt
Right Hand Drive.
Weight of one pair
1320gms.
#PROHL
£140 each pair
(£168 inc vat)
TWO PAIRS
REQUIRED FOR A
CAR
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PROJECTOR HEADLAMPS DIPPED BEAM Compact, modern lamps. ‘E’ Marked glass
Compact, modern lamps. Main beam and side light ‘E 9’ lenses. Die-cast alloy housings. Will fit from the rear into a
Marked glass lenses. Die-cast alloy housings. Will fit from 92mm hole.Beam adjustment from the rear by three ball-
the rear into a 92mm hole. Beam adjustment from the rear ended adjusting screws in pressed-in inserts on a 120mm
by three ball-ended adjusting screws in pressed-in inserts on PCD. Insert hole size 10mm. Accept standard H7 bulb (not
a 120mm PCD. Insert hole size 10mm. Accept standard H7 included). Overall size of dipped beam lamp (right) 120mm
bulb and sidelight bulb (not included) long x 140mm max diameter.
Overall size 150mm long x 140mm max diameter. BULBS NOT INCLUDED. SHOWN IN PICTURES FOR FIT-
300mm flyleads. TING INFORMATION #HLPD £50 each (£60 inc vat)
BULBS NOT INCLUDED. SHOWN IN PICTURE AS
EXAMPLE OF FITTING
MAIN BEAM & SIDE LIGHT #HLPM £50 each (£60 inc vat)
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SPLIT SLEEVING CABLE PROTECTION Tough Nylon 116mm DRIVING LAMPS Moulded ABS casing with all
sleeving to protect and tidy your cables. Very flexible and split mounting bracket and fixings. ‘E13’ Marked. IVA OK. Glass
along its entire length for simple installation. Just bind with lens. 66mm front to back. 55 watt H3 bulbs included.
insulation tape every few inches when the job’s complete. #DRVLT12 £30 pair (£36 inc vat)
3 Sizes: 8.5mm I.D.(11.5 O.D.) #SPLT1 £1.25 (£1.50 inc vat)
13mm I.D. (16 O.D.) #SPLT2 £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat)
21mm I.D. (25 O.D.) #SPLT3 £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
SOLD
PER MTR
FROM A
ROLL
DEMONSTRATED
ON OUR DVD
SPIRAP CABLE BINDING Low density, light weight Poly-
ethylene cable binding. Temperature range -50 deg C to
+85 deg C. Offers simple and fast method of protecting and
reinforcing looms and even single cable runs. Wires can be
exited from the loom at any point. 3 sizes. Sold per metre
SMALL #SPIR1 for cable bundles 1.5 - 7mm £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
MEDIUM #SPIR2 for cable bundles 5 -20mm £1.25 (£1.50 inc vat)
LARGE #SPIR3 for cable bundles 10 - 40mm £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat)
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART AT THE BACK
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CHROME DRIVING LAMPS 125mm (5") CLASSIC ROADRUNNER LAMPS Yes, they’re still
‘E1’ Marked IVA OK. H3 55 Watt bulb and wiring included. available. Moulded ABS casing with mounting bracket and
Mount through 10mm hole. Easy installation. Overall fixings. H3 55 Watt bulb included. ‘E13’ Marked. SVA OK.
dimensions H160mm x D70mm x W120mm. ROUND 6" DRIVING LAMPS 155mm diameter x 75mm
#WIPAC3 £34 pair (£40.80 inc vat) deep. #RROD £20 pair (£24 inc vat)
ROUND 6" FOG LAMPS 155mm diameter x 75mm deep.
#RROF £20 pair (£24 inc vat)
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100mm CHROME SPOTLIGHT WITH BLUE LED OUTER WHITE LED LAMP This amazingly powerful lamp is
RING Here's a great-value little lamp. 100mm diameter x manufactured and marketed as a "Work Lamp' but
92mm front to back x 145mm high to the bottom of the M10 would also make a superb reverse lamp or even Front
mounting stud. H3 55watt bulb included (large white and Fog or Driving Lamp. It has five, 3 Watt led's behind a
black wires). Independent BLUE LED outer ring (small red polycarbonate lens in a heavy diecast, powder-coated,
and white wires). 120mm flyleads with 70mm long sleeve. aluminium housing that is almost indestructible. It has a
Rubber washers for each side of mounting hole. Weight stainless, swivelling mounting bracket, stainless fixing bolts
350 gms. #SPOT100 £10 each (£12 inc vat) and a 350mm fly lead. Size
is 145mm x 50mm high
x 78mm front to back. 12
or 24 volt 1.4 Amp current
draw. #LED14550
£35 each (£42 inc vat)
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MINIATURE DRIVING LAMPS 70mm lens DRIVING LAMPS WITH LED 'ANGEL EYES' RING
Superb quality. ‘E9’ Marked. IVA OK. H3 55 Watt bulb and Superb quality. 102mm diameter lamps with 55 watt H3
fly leads with spade terminals included. Swivelling mounting Halogen bulb and a ring of four bright LED's around the
bracket with stainless fixings. Weather-proof bulb housing. rim. The backing plates, screws and mounting brackets are
Overall dimensions 70mm diameter x 60mm long x 80mm all beautifully polished stainless steel. A full wiring harness
including bracket. #DRVLT8 £30 pair (£36 inc vat) is supplied including two relays and a plug-in, two way
NOTE: IF ALL THE BRACKETS ARE REMOVED, THESE LENSES WILL illuminated switch that you can mount on your dashboard.
FIT NICELY INTO A 3" BLACK DRAIN PIPE FITTING FROM B&Q.
WHICH YOU CAN THEN MOUNT THROUGH YOUR PANEL.
#DRVAA £60 pair (£72 inc vat)
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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
HERE ARE THE LEGAL MOUNTING POSITION LED RUNNING LIGHTS Eleven bright white LED’s in each
DIMENSIONS FOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS lamp. Simple wiring. Mounting bracket, screws and double
sided adhesive pads included. Size 100mm x 30mm x 28mm
front to back #LEDRUN £22 pair (£26.40 inc vat)
NOTE:
ENGINE
MODULE MUST BE
RUNNING
LAMP LAMP
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LED DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS . Here's a pair of slightly 95mm FRONT INDICATOR / DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
wedge-shaped lamps that will follow the gentle curve of ’E4’ Marked. These LED front combination lights have an
the front of many cars. Each die-cast aluminium housing overall diameter of just 95mm (3¾") and mount through an
/ heatsink houses five mega-powerful white LED's with 80mm hole. 21mm depth behind lens. Two 4mm through
a crystal-clear polycarbonate lens. 3 metre long harness holes for screw mounting from the front. Ultra-bright LED’s.
pre-wired with waterproof multi-pin connectors. Heavy duty #DRLIND £98 pair (£117.60 inc vat)
powder-coated steel mounting plates mount onto threaded
bosses on each end of the housing. Housing width 200mm.
Thickness 20mm. Inboard end 58mm. Outboard end 48mm.
Total weight 1100 gms. #LEDRUN3 £120 pair (£144 inc vat)
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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS ’E’11 marked. Indicator, NAS REAR LAMPS SET Set of 6 ‘E1’ Marked,
Reflector and Stop/Tail, all in one. Plastic lens with rubber 95mm diameter plastic rear lights and 6 mounting plinths.
seal for wires and spade connectors included. Mount vertical Lamps mount through a 44mm hole on two moulded-in
or horizontal. Two M5 mounting studs on rear @ 155mm 5mm studs. Overall dimensions with plinths W100m x Depth
centres. 12 Volt Bulbs included. 200mm x 91mm x 60mm 101mm. Height above mounting surface 47mm. Includes
deep. Mounting face 25mm from front of lens. bulbs, and wiring connectors. #RLT4 £62 set of 6 (£74.40 inc vat)
#RLT2 £30 pair (£36 inc vat)
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MODERN STYLE REAR LIGHTS 95mm (without bezel). ABS LAMP HOUSINGS These moulded ABS housings are
12 Volt. With bulb holder and bulb (single or twin filament). designed to accept our 95mm diameter rear lamps and our
Rear depth from mounting face 55mm. ‘E’11 marked. rectangular Rear Fog and Reverse.
COLOURED OR CLEAR LENSES SINGLE RECTANGULAR CARBON EFFECT 102mm diam-
RED Stop / Tail #RL17ST £28 pair (£33.60 inc vat) eter x 92mm x 58mm high #HOUSCB £12 each (£14.40 inc vat)
RED Rear fog #RL17F £28 pair (£33.60 inc vat) (shown fitted with a red #FL2)
AMBER Indicator #RL18 £28 pair (£32.90 inc vat) SINGLE RECTANGULAR BLACK 102mm diameter x
CLEAR Stop / Tail #RL20ST (use red bulb) £30 pair (£36 inc vat) 92mm x 58mm high #HOUSBK £10 each (£12 inc vat)
CLEAR Indicator #RL20A (use amber bulb) £30 pair (£36 inc vat)
CLEAR Rear fog #RL20F (use red bulb) £15 each (£18 inc vat)
REVERSE #RL20R £15 each (£18 inc vat)
95mm REFLECTOR
(below) Flat back. Fits in
bezels below. ’E’1 marked
#RR95 £7.50 each (£9 inc vat)
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REAR LIGHTS 70mm Indicator, reverse and stop/tail. REAR LIGHTS 83mm MADE IN ENGLAND
Plastic lens with rubber seal/shroud. Mount through a Yup - that's right - real home grown lights as fitted to early
33mm hole. 12 Volt Bulbs included. All ‘E11’ Marked. Morgans. Indicator, reverse and stop/tail. Plastic lens with
STOP/TAIL #RL21 £12 pair (£14.40 inc vat) rubber seal/gasket. Chromed metal surround/backplate
AMBER #RL22 £12 pair (£14.40 inc vat) with brass threaded inserts. Rubber mounting gasket.
CLEAR #RL23 £12 pair (£14.40 inc vat) 350mm flyleads with bullet terminals. Two M5 x 15mm long
SET OF SIX #RL24 £35 (£42 inc vat) mounting studs with nuts on the back at 45mm centres.
SET OF EIGHT (INC. 4 AMBER) #RL248 £42 (£50.40 inc vat) Female bullet earth terminal on bulb holder. All ‘E11’
Marked. 83mm diameter. 50mm front to back (not including
bulb holder. Bulb holder rear projection 50mm. 12 Volt
Bulbs included.
STOP/TAIL #RL78 £56 pair (£67.20 inc vat)
AMBER #RL79 £52 pair (£62.40 inc vat)
CLEAR #RL80 £52 pair (£62.40 inc vat)
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BLMC STYLE SURFACE MOUNT LAMPS 72mm Dia. WING MOUNT INDICATORS ‘E9’ Marked. Surface mount,
21 Watt single filament festoon bulb Included. All 'E' Marked. two bolt fixing. With 250mm wiring harness.
AMBER 21w #RL29 £16 pair (£19.20 inc vat) Size 92 x 52 x 33mm 12V/21W.
RED STOP 21w #RL30 £16 pair (£19.20 inc vat) CLEAR IRIDIUM LENS #IN001 £18 pair (£21.60 inc vat)
RED TAIL 5w #RL30T £16 pair (£19.20 inc vat)
CLEAR #RL31 £16 pair (£19.20 inc vat) FLASHES
AMBER
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AMBER LED INDICATOR ‘E11’ Marked. Flexible, self- 120mm REAR LIGHT SET 'E26' Marked
adhesive lamp with nine ultra-bright LED’s. Waterproof and Sadly, we only have a few sets of these lovely lamps.
durable. Size: 160mm x 22mm x 10mm thick. Pressed steel rear housings, with a rubber grommet for the
#LEDA9 £10 pair (£12 inc vat) cables and rubber gasket to seal against bodywork. Lamp
fits in a 83mm hole. Lens diameter 87mm. Front projection
40mm. Rear projection 33mm. Beautifully chrome plated,
metal bezels. Metalised reflector with screw-terminal bulb
holders. Accepts standard 21 watt and 21/5 watt bulbs.
Weight 1.5 Kg. #RL120SET £75 (£90 inc vat)
CIRCLE CUTTER
The Rolls Royce of circle
cutters. Easy adjustment
from 40mm to 120mm
diameter. Just loosen the
wingnut, slide the cutting
arm and re-tighten the
wingnut. Tungsten Carbide
tip for clean cutting in
wood, plastics, GRP and
aluminium. 6mm diameter
HSS pilot drill. Overall
height 136mm. Best used
in a pillar drill but can be
used in a hand drill with
care. Use 800 rpm up to
90mm and 200 rpm over
90mm. #CIRCUT
£15 (£18 inc vat)
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LED LIGHTING
LED FLASHER RELAY LED REAR LIGHT CLUSTER ‘E’11 marked. Superb rear
For all LED indicator lamp light clusters. Ultra bright LED, Stop, Tail and Indicator lights.
systems. ¼" spade terminals. 30 Indicators are white when not flashing. 122mm Diameter,
watt maximum load. only 50mm deep. Simply awesome. WIRING
#LEDRLY #RLT5 £170 pair (£204 inc vat) WHITE - EARTH
RED - STOP
£13 (£15.60 inc vat) Also available in fog/reverse, please phone for a price. BROWN - TAIL
GREEN - INDICATOR
TERMINAL WIRING
2 - +ve Supply
L - Ind. switch
1 - Earth
RESISTOR PACK WIRING FOR LED INDICATORS ABSOLUTELY ALL IN ONE LED REAR LAMP
Check this out - STOP, TAIL, INDICATOR, REAR FOG,
REVERSE and REFLECTOR - in one lamp - that's all the
legal requirements.
LIVE +ve +
LED
'E' 1 marked. If you want a really simple and stylish rear light
BLACK
INDICATOR
installation this one has it all - even has built-in Rear Fog,
- EARTH Reverse and Reflector. The sealed-for-life housing has a
tough ABS back and crystal clear lens. Overall size 224mm
x 105mm x 21mm. Two 6mm fixing holes at 100mm centres.
A snap-in chrome cover hides the screw heads. 500mm long
6-core flylead. 9 to 32 volt operation. Weight 405 gms each.
WIRING: TAIL - BLACK
LED DOMED LIGHTS 'E'11 marked. Size 56mm x 35mm STOP - RED CAN BE
oval. Surface mount through two 5mm holes at 29mm INDICATOR - GREEN MOUNTED
centres. Height above mounting surface 27mm. Lens snaps REAR FOG - BLUE VERTICALLY
into black housing from the front. 300mm long flylead. REVERSE - GREY OR
AMBER INDICATOR #IN012 £8 each (£9.60 inc vat) EARTH - WHITE HORIZONTALLY
CLEAR SIDE LIGHT #IN013 £12 each (£14.40 inc vat) #RL81 £260 pair (£312 inc vat)
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LED HAMBURGER REAR LAMPS 'E'4 marked. 122mm LED STOP TAIL AND INDICATOR
9 to 33 volts. Stop, tail and Indicator. 140mm diameter. ’E1’ Marked These awesome lights have an overall diameter
73mm overall front to back plus two M6 x 20mm long of 122mm (4¾")and mount through a 110mm hole. 30mm
mounting studs at 44mm centres. Can be surface mounted depth behind lens. Either bond them in or make a simple U
on the studs or bonded into a 135mm hole so only the lens bracket to hold them in place. You can even surface mount
is visible. Or the rear case can be discarded and the sealed them with the two M6 integral studs. Super bright LED's give
lens/lamp unit (which is only 25mm thick) can be surface the red stop/tail outer and amber indicator centre.
mounted in a 130mm hole. Four 1/4" male spade terminals #RL35 £120 pair (£144 inc vat)
clearly marked on the back. Wiring couldn't be easier.
#RL58 £70 pair (£84 inc vat)
WIRING
WHITE - EARTH
RED - STOP
BLACK - TAIL
GREEN - INDICATOR
LED BULLS EYE REAR LAMPS 'E'9 marked. ULTRA BRIGHT REAR FOG WITH REFLECTOR
12 volt or 24 volt. Stop, tail and Indicator. 140mm diameter. ’F’ Marked #RL35RF £60 each (£72 inc vat)
65mm overall front to back plus two M6 x 16mm long ULTRA BRIGHT REVERSE WITH REFLECTOR
mounting studs at 44mm centres. Can be surface mounted #RL35REV £90 each (£108 inc vat)
the studs or bonded into a 135mm hole so only the lens is
visible. Lens projection above surface 25mm. Pre-wired with
300mm fly lead. Stop and tail are concentric.
#RL55 £70 pair (£84 inc vat)
WIRING
WHITE - EARTH
RED - STOP
BROWN - TAIL
GREEN - INDICATOR
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LED ALL-IN-ONE REAR LAMP WITH BUILT-IN LED ALL-IN-ONE REAR LAMP WITH BUILT-IN
REFLECTOR Yes, it's all built-in!! Super-bright Stop, Tail REFLECTOR Yes, it's all built-in!! Super-bright Stop, Tail
and Indicator and even a reflector. Fully IVA compliant. and Indicator and even a reflector. Fully IVA compliant.
125mm (5") diameter x 38mm (1½") thick. Two M8 x17mm 125mm (5") diameter x 38mm (1½") thick. Two M8 x17mm
stainless fixing studs on rear @ 45mm centres Nuts and stainless fixing studs on rear @ 45mm centres. Nuts and
washers included. ‘E’9 marked. 400mm pre-wired, sleeved washers included. ‘E’9 marked. 400mm pre-wired, sleeved
leads. Sealed for life housing. #RL53 £96 pair (£115.20 inc vat) leads. Sealed for life housing. All clear lenses.
WITH RED STOP/TAIL LENS #RL652 £90 pair (£108 inc vat)
REAR FOG #RL65RF £48 each (£57.60 inc vat)
REVERSE #RL65REV £52 each (£62.40 inc vat)
WIRING
WHITE - EARTH
RED - STOP
BROWN - TAIL
YELLOW - INDICATOR
16 PIECE HOLE SAW SET Sizes 19, 22, 28, 32, 38,
44, 51, 64, 76, 88, 102 & 127mm, 2 Arbors and assembly
tools in a moulded case. This set is ideal for making holes in
glassfibre or aluminium panels. #HOLES £10 (£12 inc vat)
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LOW PROFILE LED SURFACE MOUNT REAR LAMP 'E9' HOUSING FOR 125mm DIAMETER LAMPS
Marked. STOP, TAIL AND CLEAR-LENS INDICATOR Gloss Black moulded ABS housing for 125mm diameter
Sealed-for-life on a thin white base. 140mm diameter. Front rear lamps. Shown below with a #RL53. Moulded from 2mm
projection just 20mm. Fixes to rear panel with 3M double thick ABS sheet it's mounting face diameter is 130mm. This
sided tape. Two 10mm diameter locating pegs at 80mm means that a 125mm diameter lamp will sit nicely on the
centres. 400mm long flylead. 12 or 24 volt. edge of the moulding radius. The height of the housing is
WIRING COLOURS: WHITE - Earth, YELLOW - Indicator, 60mm so you can trim it to mount on an angled rear panel
BROWN - Tail, RED - Stop. up to 20º off vertical. Housing is shown drilled for a #RL53
#RL97 £55 pair (£66 inc vat) but will be supplied undrilled.
MOUNTING TIPS: The trimmed edge can be fitted with our
#TRMU2 rubber edging trim giving a good contact point
with your panel. The housing can be mounted with long
studs and / or spacing tubes through the panel.
#HOU125 £8 each (£9.60 inc vat)
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ALL LED DUAL CONCENTRIC REAR LAMPS These are REAR FOG #LEDDCF ('F' marked)
mega-bright and very nice. ‘E11’ marked. 98mm overall REVERSE #LEDDCR both with chrome outer trim rings and
diameter. Fits in a 93mm diameter hole. 22mm projection rear heatsinks £90 each (£108 inc vat)
at rear, 14mm projection on front. You have four options.
AMBER CENTRE INDICATOR WITH CLEAR STOP/TAIL
OUTER RING #LEDDC1 £160 pair (£192 inc vat)
RED STOP/TAIL CENTRE WITH CLEAR INDICATOR
OUTER RING #LEDDC2 £160 pair (£192 inc vat)
CLEAR CENTRE INDICATOR WITH CLEAR STOP/TAIL
OUTER RING #LEDDC3 £170 pair (£204 inc vat)
CLEAR STOP/TAIL CENTRE WITH CLEAR INDICATOR
OUTER RING #LEDDC4 £170 pair (£204 inc vat)
#LEDDC1 #LEDDC2
#LEDDC3 & 4
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55mm DIAMETER REAR LAMPS If you're looking for SLIMLINE LED REAR LIGHTS. STOP, TAIL, INDICATOR
some really compact rear lights these may fit the bill. Seen and REFLECTOR 'E4' Marked. These very neat and
below fitted to a Raw Fulcrum, they're are mega-bright ‘E11’ compact lights can be surface mounted and will only
marked. and only 55mm diameter x 38mm front to back. protrude 24mm. Alternatively, they can be mounted in a
Rear Fog and Reverse have an integral heat-sink and are rectangular hole 67mm x 135m where they will protrude
76mm front to back. Backplate has three 5mm mounting even less - just 15mm. Overall size 80mm x 150mm. Two
holes on a 70mm PCD. Sealed for life. M5 mounting studs on rear at 110mm centres. 300mm long
1. AMBER INDICATOR #LED55IND £80 pair (£96 inc vat) flylead. Indicator and stop lamp LED power 16 watts.
2. RED STOP/TAIL #LED55ST £80 pair (£960 inc vat) Tail light 0.5 watts. Weight 300 gms pair. 12 Volt only.
3. CLEAR INDICATOR #LED55INDC £90 pair (£108 inc vat) WIRING: EARTH - White, STOP - Red, INDICATOR -
4. CLEAR STOP/TAIL #LED55STC £90 pair (£108 inc vat) Yellow, TAIL - Brown.
5. REAR FOG #LED55RF ('F' marked) £98 each (£117.60 inc vat) #RL89 £25 pair (£30 inc vat)
6. REVERSE #LED55REV £98 each (£117.60 inc vat)
1 2
3 4
FLASHES
AMBER
WIRING
WHITE - EARTH
RED - STOP
BLACK - TAIL
GREEN - INDICATOR
#RL41
FLASHES
AMBER
WIRING
WHITE - EARTH
RED - STOP
BLACK - TAIL
GREEN - INDICATOR
#RL42
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95mm LED REAR LAMPS ’E24’ Marked. Mount through an The Rear Fog / Reverse version also has a Tail light option
83mm hole. 28mm depth behind lens (not including wires). which can be connected or not.
Two 4.3mm through holes at 80mm centres. 500mm WIRING: WHITE - Earth, FOG - Red, TAIL - Brown,
flyleads. REVERSE - Green. 12 Volt. Weight 300gms per pair.
WIRING: WHITE - Earth, STOP - Red, TAIL - Brown, RED / CLEAR LENS REAR FOG / REVERSE
INDICATOR - Green. 12 Volt. Weight 300gms per pair. #RL96FR £75 pair (£90 inc vat)
RED / CLEAR LENS STOP/TAIL INDICATOR
#RL96 £75 pair (£90 inc vat)
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95mm LED REAR LAMPS ’E11’ Marked. Mount through an 95mm LED REAR LAMPS Ultra bright LED's. 102mm
82mm hole. 30mm depth behind lens (including wires). diameter. Total thickness 32mm. Can be mounted in an
Two 4.3mm through holes at 80mm centres. Two hole 83mm diameter hole or in our housings.
finishing/blanking plugs included. 180mm flyleads. Front projection 20mm. Two 4mm mounting holes at 80mm
WIRING: WHITE - Earth, STOP - Red, TAIL - Blue, centres. 220mm fly leads
INDICATOR - Green. 12 Volt. WIRING: White - earth. Red - +12v.
RED/AMBER LENS STOP/TAIL INDICATOR REVERSE #RL72REV 'E4' Marked £24 each (£28.80 inc vat)
#RL57 £120 pair (£144 inc vat) REAR FOG #RL74RF 'F1' Marked £24 each (£28.80 inc vat)
CLEAR LENS STOP/TAIL INDICATOR
#RL56 £120 pair (£144 inc vat)
WIRING
WHITE - EARTH
RED - STOP
BLACK - TAIL
GREEN - INDICATOR
LIVE +ve
BLACK +
LED
- EARTH INDICATOR
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95mm LED REAR LAMPS 'E4' Marked. Ultra bright LED's. PLINTH Simple addition for surface mounting lights.
102mm diameter. Total thickness 32mm. Can be mounted in Only a 12mm central hole in your panel required for wiring.
an 83mm diameter hole or in our housings. Moulded ABS. 100mm diameter x 24mm high. 4 x 5mm
Front projection 20mm. Two 4mm mounting holes at 80mm fixing holes@ 66mm centres. 45mm hole in back.
centres. 220mm fly leads ACCEPTS OUR #RLT7 to 12 and with a little simple
WIRING: White - earth. Blue - ind. Red - stop. Green - tail. modification (remove the fixing projections on the inside),
RED STOP TAIL #RL60 £45 pair (£54 inc vat) our #RL40, 41 and 42. #PLINTH £3.50 each (£4.20 inc vat)
CLEAR STOP TAIL #RL60C £45 pair (£54 inc vat)
AMBER INDICATOR #RL61 £45 pair (£54 inc vat)
CLEAR INDICATOR #RL61C £45 pair (£54 inc vat)
CLEAR REAR FOG #RL61RFC £28 each (£33.60 inc vat)
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
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ANGLED TWIN ROUND LAMP HOUSING RECTANGULAR LED STOP / TAIL / INDICATOR /
202mm x 114mm 82 maximum front to back. 12 degree REFLECTOR 'E11' Marked Surface mount the removable
angle for mounting on sloping rear panels. Shown below black frame on a flat panel with just four small screws and
with a clear #RL57 and RLT12 fitted. Can be painted. one 8mm hole for the cable. The separate, sealed, light unit
#HOU3 £28 each (£33.60 inc vat) then simply snaps into the frame. Fly lead 200mm long.
PARALLEL TWIN ROUND LAMP HOUSING Overall dimensions 170mm x 92mm x 33mm . WIRING:
Same height and width as #HOU3 but 60mm front to back WHITE - -12v earth. RED - Stop. BROWN - Tail. YELLOW -
#HOU4 £24 each (£28.80 inc vat) Indicator #RL85 £48 pair (£57.60 inc vat)
#HOU3
#HOU4
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LED REAR LIGHTS 73mm DIAMETER .'E4' Marked
Super-bright LED lamps. Surface mounting. Supplied with
foam gasket. 150mm flyleads and fitted waterproof plugs.
Two 4.5mm mounting holes at 53mm centres.
Maximum diameter 73mm. Front to back 39mm.
CLEAR STOP/TAIL (3 pin) #RL92 £34 pair (£40.80 inc vat)
RED STOP/TAIL (3 pin) #RL93 £34 pair (£40.80 inc vat)
INDICATOR AMBER #RL90 £34 pair (£40.80 inc vat)
INDICATOR CLEAR #RL91 £34 pair (£40.80 inc vat)
FRONT SIDELIGHT CLEAR #RL94 £34 pair (£40.80 inc vat)
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95mm LED STOP / TAIL / INDICATOR 'E4' Marked. 95mm LED REVERSE AND REAR FOG COMBO
Clear Indicator lens Red Stop/Tail. Ultra bright LED combo ’E4’ Marked. This 2 function rear light has an overall
for plinth or surface mounting or fitting in a 90mm hole. diameter of just 95mm (3¾") and mounts through an 89mm
Total thickness 33mm. Waterproof housing and cable gland. hole. Overall depth 32mm (not including studs). Red Rear
Three M5 x 12mm mounting studs with nuts and washers. Fog outer ring and White Reverse centre. Either bond them
300mm fly lead. #RL86 £90 pair (£108 inc vat) in or make a simple bracket to hold them in place.
You can even surface mount them using the three M5 studs
on a 70mm P.C.D. Super bright LED’s. 30mm long flylead.
Wiring colour codes on rear of lamp.
#RL86RRF £48 each (£57.60 inc vat)
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LED STOP AND TAIL STRIP LIGHTS. Here's an unusual WIRING: Brown - Tail, Red - Stop, Yellow - Indicator, White - Earth, Black - +ve
light. 'E'9 marked, compact strip lights with both stop and tail
function. You can use them in pairs on each side of the car
or as a single, third light in the centre. Pre-wired with three,
400mm fly leads. Supplied with a removable white silicone
gasket / rear cover for weatherproofing. And here's the
clever bit. They're slightly concave by just a few millimetres
so that, as you screw them in place they seal in the middle
first then at the ends as you tighten the screws. Nice.
All 24mm wide. 5mm front projection. 18mm overall depth.
Two lengths :
237mm long Two 4mm fixing holes at 214mm centes.
Fits in a cut-out 202mm x 18mm.
380mm long. Two 4mm fixing holes at 360mm centes.
Fits in a cutout 347mm x 18mm.
237mm STOP ONLY #LEDSTOP237 £15 each (£18 inc vat)
237mm STOP/TAIL #LEDST237 £15 each (£18 inc vat)
237mm INDICATOR #LEDIND237 £15 each (£18 inc vat)
237mm REVERSE #LEDREV237 £15 each (£18 inc vat)
380mm STOP/TAIL. #LEDST380. £22 each (£26.40 inc vat)
380mm INDICATOR #LEDIND380 £22 each (£26.40 inc vat)
380mm REVERSE #LEDREV380 £22 each (£26.40 inc vat)
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RECTANGULAR LED ALL IN ONE REAR LAMP IVA OK SLIMLINE LED STOP /TAIL / INDICATOR LAMP 'E9'
'E'9 marked. Stop, Tail Indicator and Reflector. Size 190mm marked. Hidden mounting. The moulded black plastic hous-
x 50mm x 28mm thick. Two x 4mm mounting holes @ ing is surface-mounted to your panel and the LED lamp unit
173mm centres. 500mm long flylead. Foam rubber mounting just snaps into it. Maximum overall dimensions 200mm (8") x
gasket. Will operate from 9 volts to 33 volts. Weight 400gms 50mm (2") x 28mm deep (1.12") 380mm pre-wired fly leads.
pair. #RL88 £65 pair (£78 inc vat) Two 6mm mounting holes @ 160mm centres. 12 volt to 24
WIRING: 12v Neg - White, INDICATOR - Green, TAIL - Blue, STOP - Red volt. #RL71 £30 each (£36.00 inc vat)
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COMPACT LED REAR LAMPS All only 133mm (5¼") x COMPACT LED REAR LAMPS WITH SURROUND
37mm (1½") x 25mm deep (1") 175mm pre-wired fly leads. Hidden mounting. The rubber grommet/housing presses
Hidden fixings. Fixing kit of plug inserts and screws included. into an accurately cut hole in your panel - size 36mm x
Just drill two 6.5mm holes in your panel, insert the two nylon 132.8mm (card template included with each lamp.) Note:
(rawl-type) plugs, secure the black rear housing with the two maximum panel thickness 2mm. The lamp unit is then sim-
stainless screws supplied and snap in the front light unit. ply presed into the grommet locking it all in place. Maximum
overall dimensions 145mm (5¾") x 48mm (1.9") x 21mm
deep (0.82") 175mm pre-wired fly leads. Front projection
10mm. Rear projection 9mm. 12 volt to 24 volt.
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SIDE REPEATERS
THE BULB HOLDER/CONNECTORS ON MOST OF THESE
SIDE REPEATERS AMBER #SR2A or CLEAR #SR2C
(right) with amber bulbs. IVA OK. 38mm x 60mm x 12
LAMPS HAVE TWO SMALL SPADE TERMINALS. ONE METHOD
high. Fit through a 20mm hole and fix with the double sided
OF CONNECTION IS TO SOLDER WIRES DIRECTLY TO THE adhesive pad supplied. Including bulbs. £8 pair (£9.60 inc vat)
SPADES AND FILL THE CAVITY WITH A BLOB OF SILICONE.
OR YOU CAN, OF COURSE, USE A PLUG #SRPLUG.
TINY AMBER INDICATORS Ultra bright Amber LED’s. Size FLASHES
only 49mm x 29mm x 23mm high. Fix through a single 9mm AMBER
hole. ‘E11’ marked. #IN005 £28 pair (£33.60 inc vat)
LED FLASHES
AMBER
PLUG #SRPLUG
LED FLASHES
AMBER
PLUG #SRPLUG
FLASHES
AMBER
LED
FLASHES
AMBER
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2 PIN CONNECTOR PLUG FOR SIDE REPEATERS OVAL INDICATORS / SIDE REPEATERS
Supplied with 2 sizes of terminals (4 total) See side repeater 37mm x 29mm. Fits in a 21mm hole. 100mm leads with
items for fitments suitability. #SRPLUG £2.80 each (£3.36 inc vat) male bullet terminals. Foam gasket. 46mm depth behind
lens. Includes 12 volt 21 watt amber bulbs.
#IN011 £14 pair (£16.80 inc vat)
FLASHES
AMBER
LED
FLASHES
AMBER
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MICRO LED CLEAR LENS LAMPS 28mm DIA. IVA OK. HELLA SHIELD SHAPE SIDE REPEATER KIT
'SAE DOT P2PC' marked. To mount, simply push the rubber 'E1' Marked. All you need to install these original Hella
surround through a 20mm hole in your panel then push the lamps is in the kit. Shield size 47mm x 40mm high. External
LED lamp unit into it, locking it all in place. Diameter 28mm. front projection 15mm. Maximum rear projection 65mm (not
Front projection 8mm. Rear projection (not including wire) including wires). Press into a 26mm hole. 5 watt amber
11mm. Maximum panel thickness 5mm. 150mm flylead. capless bulbs and holders with 1/4" male spade terminals.
12 volt. Chrome Bezels available separately. Fitting kit includes: 4 Female spade crimp terminals,
CLEAR LENS WHITE LIGHT (front side) #FM1 4 Scotchloc connectors, 400mm PVC cable sleeving,
CLEAR LENS RED LIGHT (rear tail) #T28 6 Cable Ties, 8 Metres of wire. Weight 140 gms.
CLEAR LENS AMBER LIGHT (side repeater) #SR10C #SR12 £14 pair (£19.80 inc vat)
AMBER LENS AMBER LIGHT (side repeater) #SR10
RED LENS RED LIGHT (tail, marker) #T28R
ALL £15 pair (£18 inc vat)
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CONICAL SIDE REPEATERS PAIR 'E3' Marked. HEATSHRINK PACK. 127 pieces assorted black heatshrink.
Diameter 27mm. Front projection 13mm. Rear projection Supplied in a plastic storage box. Contents:
79mm. Pushes into a 19mm hole. 5 watt bayonet bulb in 30 pcs. @ 2mm ID x 40mm long
holder snaps onto amber lens then the rubber sheath is slid 25 pcs. @ 2.5mm ID x 40mm long
over to water-proof the lot. 450mm long flylead with bullet 20 pcs. @ 3.5mm ID x 40mm long
connectors. Made in Italy. Weight 120gms pair. 20 pcs. @ 5mm ID x 40mm long
#SR14 £9 pair (£10.80 Inc vat) 16 pcs. @ 7mm ID x 80mm long
8 pcs. @ 10mm ID x 80mm long
8 pcs. @ 13mm ID x 85mm long
#HTSHK3 £6 per pack (£7.20 inc vat)
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FLUSH MOUNTING LED LAMPS 'E9' Marked 96mm LED MARKER / REPEATER / INTERIOR LAMPS
Neat little lamps - just 25mm x 83mm with 6mm front projec- Each lamp has six bright LED's. Size 96mm x 20mm x 8mm
tion and max. 12mm rear projection (not including cable). thick. Surface mount through two counterbored. 3.6mm
Rear of lamp fits through a rectangular hole 17mm x 55mm. holes at 86mm centres. Drill one 10mm hole for wires. Wires
Sealed with a nice, chamfered rubber gasket and secured 300mm long. RED - +12v, BLACK - Neg 12V. Foam gasket
through two 4.3mm, counterbored holes at 66mm centres. on the back. Weight 18 gms.
Black press-in caps cover the screws (Screws not supplied) RED #ML9620R £10 (£12 inc vat)
500mm long flylead. Weight 35gms. AMBER #ML9620A £10 (£12 inc vat)
WIRING: WHITE + -12v. BROWN = + 12v. WHITE #ML9620W £10 (£12 inc vat)
NOTE:: Unusually, on this lamp, the 'E' mark is on the rear of
the lamp and cannot be seen when installed.
AMBER LIGHT Suitable for side repeater, marker etc.
#SR13 £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
ALSO AVAILABLE WITH WHITE LED's
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STALK INDICATORS BUDGET STALK Basic stalk indicator, 12V/21W M8
mounting thread. 100mm x 40mm x 35mm. ‘E9’ Marked.
SPEAR HEAD ‘E8’ Marked. Spear head shaped indicator BLACK #SI002B £10 pair (£12 inc vat)
lenses on stalk.12V/21W M8 mounting thread. 90mm x 30mm x 42mm CARBON #SI002C £10 pair (£12 inc vat)
BLACK #SI003 £14 pair (£16.80 inc vat)
CARBON EFFECT #SI004 £14 pair (£16.80 inc vat)
LED CLEAR LENS BLACK #SI003C £14 pair (£16.80 inc vat)
LED CLEAR LENS CARBON EFFECT #SI004C £14 pair
(£16.80 inc vat)
FLASHES
AMBER
CHROME CATS EYE INDICATORS E8 Marked. LARGE SPEAR HEAD INDICATORS ‘E8’ marked.
The chromed plastic housing contains a 12 volt 23 w amber Superb quality. Replaceable, 10 Watt bulb with chromed
bulb. Removable amber lens.Lens size 48mm diameter reflector. Amber lens.Size 96mm long not including the M8
x 28mm. Overall length including the M10 x 28mm long x 18mm fixing stud x 53mm front to back, 36mm high lens.
mounting stud is 95mm. 200mm flyleads with bullet terminals Flexible rubber stud mount. Fix through a single 8mm hole.
#SI031 £12 pair (£14.40 inc vat) 300mm flyleads with male bullet terminals.
#SI023 £14 pair (£16.80 inc vat)
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OVAL AMBER WITH CLEAR LENS Simple but nice. RETRO CUSTOM INDICATORS We rather like these.
Clear oval lens with amber inside. Plastic body and flexible All chromed metal construction. Amber lens. Head size
rubber stalk. M10 x 1.25 mounting thread. 12V/10W. 95mm 51mm diameter x 74mm. Stem length 75mm. M10 x 25mm
x 45mm x 48. ‘E9’ Marked long mounting stud with nut and washers. 12V/21W bulbs
#SI005C £14 pair (£16.80 inc vat) included. 300mm flyleads. #SI020 £24 pair (£28.80 inc vat)
FLASHES
AMBER
LED
SMALL LED AMBER INDICATORS ‘E4’ marked.
Superb quality. Mega-bright single 3 watt LED. CNC'd black
anodised, aluminium body with designed-in cooling fins.
Clear frosted lens. Size only 55mm x 26mm x 21mm not
including the M8 x 18mm fixing stud. Fix through a single
CABLE TIE BASE Self-adhesive and or screw fixing.
8mm hole. Split nut and washer for easy installation. 550mm
Size 25mm x 25mm. Accepts up to 5mm wide cable ties.
flyleads incorporating an inline Transformer/rectifier (do not
#CTBAS £3 pack of 25 (£3.60 inc vat)
cut off) #SI021 £42 pair (£50.40 inc vat)
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SATIN BLACK BULLET STALK INDICATORS All coated CHROME BULLET STALK INDICATORS All chromed metal
metal construction. Removable amber lens. Head size construction. Removable amber lens. Head size 49mm
49mm diameter x 69mm. Stem length 16mm plus M8 x diameter x 69mm. Stem length 53mm plus M10 x 18mm
33mm long mounting stud with nut and washers. 12V/21W long mounting stud with nut and washers. 12V/21W bulbs
bulbs included. 160mm flyleads. #SI024 £24 pair (£28.80 inc vat) included. 160mm flyleads. #SI025 £24 pair (£28.80 inc vat)
53 mm
60 mm
47 mm
WIRING INFORMATION,
CABLE, SLEEVING AND REMEMBER, THE ONLINE, DOWNLOAD VERSION
TOOLS IN OF THIS CATALOGUE IS REGULARLY UPDATED
SO, GO TO www.cbsonline.co.uk
ELECTRICAL SECTION TO CHECK OUT THE LATEST ISSUE
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3rd BRAKE LIGHTS SHROUDED BRAKE LIGHT
Black ABS body with red lens. 12 volt 21 watt bulb included.
For mounting to a parcel shelf or direct to a horizontal
LED STOP LIGHT 24 LED additional brake light.
Only 210mm long x 28mm high. Simple mounting at any boot lid or tail moulding Simple two wire connection. Can
angle to parcel shelf or rear window with self-adhesive pads be mounted with screws or double sided adhesive pad or
on swivelling feet at each end. Straightforward connection Velcro hook pad (supplied) Size 200mm x 100mm x 36mm.
into your existing stop light wiring - just 2 wires. #LEDST3 £9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
3 mtr cable length.
#LEDST11 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
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HELLA LED STRIP THIRD BRAKE LIGHT An excellent VALUE COMPOSITE DIGITAL CALIPER
quality, genuine Hella product. Lens size 258mm x 26mm. Here's a combination of value and accuracy that's hard to
Fits in a rectangular hole 215mm x 20mm. Two 4.2mm beat. Yup - plastic jaws and an easy-to-read LCD digital
fixing holes at 236mm centres. Maximum rear projection display that will measure from 0 to 150mm and has an
22mm (not including cable). Fixing screws and closure accuracy of 0.1 mm (four thousandths of an inch). You can
caps included. 2.4mtrs of cable attached and 2 Scotchlock switch from Metric to Imperial with the press of a button and
connectors included. Weight 122 gms. set the readout to zero anywhere on the scale. Supplied in a
RED #LEDST258R £32 each (£38.40 inc vat) hard plastic case.#DCABS £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
HEAVY DUTY
SELF ADHESIVE
VELCRO
50mm wide Hook &
loop strips. Peel-off
backing.
#VELSA £5.50 mtr
(both parts)
(£6.60 inc vat)
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NEW IVA REAR FOG RULES In June 2013 the rules for REAR FOG #FL3 'E11' & 'F' marked
switching on and off your Rear Fog Lights changed. REVERSE #REVL3 Surface mount 120mm x 80mm x
Now, the Rear Fog lamps must only be lit when the Dipped 58mm. Very popular on seven type vehicles. Supplied with
Beam, Main Beam or Front Fog lamps are lit. The Rear 12 Volt 21 Watt bulb. 430mm long sleeved wiring harness.
Fog Lamps may continue to operate until the other lights 'E11' & 'F' marked. £8 each (£9.60 inc vat)
are switched off. The rear fog lamps must then remain off,
even if the other lights are switched on again, until they are
deliberately switched on again.
This is to prevent people driving off to work in the morning
with the rear fog lights glaring after forgetting to switch them
off the foggy evening before.
Just follow the instructions and connect the four wires of
this simple little module into your lighting circuit and you'll
comply. Job done.
Supply voltage: +9v to +14 v dc.
Circuit idle current: 3 to 5 ma.
Maximum switched load: 2 Amps 1 x 21 watt bulb)
Case size: 40mm x 30mm x 20mm.
#RFLATCH £30 (£36 inc vat)
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BRACKET MOUNTREAR FOG #FL4 'E3' & 'F' marked. STAINLESS STEEL LAMPS Hollow bolt mount.
BRACK MOUNTREVERSE #REVL4 Size113mm x 55mm high 99mm including bolt) x 72mm front
'E3' marked. Bracket mount 86mm wide x 95 high including to back Stainless casing with glass lens. 10mm bolt with
bracket x 50mm deep. Easy mount. With 12 Volt 21 Watt spherical joint for angle adjustment. Includes bulb. 12 volt
bulb. £7 each (£8.40 inc vat) 21 watt bulb.
CLEAR REVERSE #REVL6 £28 each (£33.60 inc vat)
RED REAR FOG #FL6 £28 each (£33.60 inc vat
AMBER INDICATOR #SSIND £28 each (£33.60 inc vat
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LED REAR FOG LAMP 'F1 - E9' marked. LED REVERSE LAMP 'E24' marked.
Clear lens.. 20 x LED's. 100mm x 100mm x 29mm front to Sizes as right. 12 volt. #REVL8 £20 each (£24 inc vat)
back. Hidden fixings. Lamp snaps in to black housing which
has two 5mm fixing holes at 60mm centres. 300mm flyleads.
12 volt. WIRING: Blue - Live +ve. White Earth -ve.
#FL9 £20 each (£24 inc vat)
CRAFT KNIFE If there's one tool that you'll use every day
it's probably a craft knife. So, it makes sense to have a
good one. This one feels safe and substantial in your hands
because it's made from die-cast zinc alloy. It has a plated
steel blade guide and uses 8-segment snap-off replaceable
blades. Supplied with a pack of 10 carbon steel blades.
Knife length closed 155mm. Weight 150gm.
#KNIFE £5 (£6 inc vat)
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RAIN LIGHTS
RAIN LIGHT 65 x 106 x 22mm thick FIA approved.
Moulded ABS housing with 72 mega-bright RED LED's
fully embedded and weather-proofed. Two M5 x 14mm
RAIN LIGHT 53mm DIAMETER FIA approved. Moulded long mounting studs at 65mm centres with nuts and
ABS housing with 50 mega-bright RED LED's fully washers.100mm fly leads RED +ve, BLACK -ve. 12 volt.
embedded and weather-proofed. Two 3.5mm mounting #RAIN3 £45 (£54 inc vat)
holes at 62mm centres and one M4 threaded brass insert.
10 degree angle on mounting face. 100mm fly leads RED
+ve, BLACK -ve. 12 volt. #RAIN1 £35 (£42 inc vat)
SURROUNDS AVAILABLE
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RECESS MOUNT LED NUMBER PLATE LIGHT ’E’ 2 LED REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT ‘E’11 marked. Six
Marked 82mm x 32mm. Mounts through a 54mm x 22mm bright white LED's in sealed-for-life housing. Fully weather-
hole. Nicely made, if a tad expensive. Sealed front and back. proof. Moulded satin black ABS casing - size 111 x 41
#RNOLED6 £16 (£19.20 inc vat) x 47mm high. 500mm long, sleeved red & black leads.
Supplied with foam rubber gasket and two M5 plated fixing
screws, nuts and washers. Two fixing holes at 86mm
centres. Single stainless screw securing front cover to main
lamp assembly. Weight 89gms. #RNOLED8 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
LED
LED
LED
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WIPAC LED REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT ‘E’9 marked. LED REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP ‘E’11 marked.
Moulded satin black ABS casing size 112 x 40 front to back Die Cast aluminium, lacquered Satin finish Aluminium.
x 48mm high. 300mm long flyleads. Foam gasket, mounting These are the nicest we’ve ever seen. Size 56 x 35 x 22mm.
screws and blanking cap for front screw hole. Waterproof Four bright LED’s. 130mm fly leads. Two M4 screw mounting
and sealed for life. 9 to 33 volts. Weight 105 gms. Two 5mm from rear @ 45mm centres. #RNOLED4 £20 each (£24 inc vat)
mounting holes in back panel at 85mm centres.
#RNOLED10 £10 (£12 inc vat) LED
LED
broken lamp lenses. A sheet of flexible opticulated plastic
and a sheet of clear adhesive, both 195mm x 95mm can be
easily cut to size with a pair of scissors and fixed over the
damaged area. Available in three colours.
AMBER #LREPA £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
CLEAR #LREPC £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
RED #LREPR £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
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POLISHED STAINLESS NUMBER PLATE / INTERIOR LED REAR NUMBER PLATE / INTERIOR LIGHT Superb,
LIGHT Two-piece, pressed stainless steel construction with tiny and bright. Ideal for discreet number plate illumination.
a white plastic lens and a 5 watt capless bulb. Size 66mm x Size 38mm x 20mm x 9mm. Supplied with angle mounting
30mm x 24mm front to back. Two, countersunk, 4mm fixing bracket, screws and double sided pads. 500mm lead.
holes @ 52mm centres. Foam gasket, stainless self-tapping #RNOLED £12 each (£14.40 inc vat)
screws and 150mm long fly-leads included.
#RNO5 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
LED
NUMBER PLATE BOLT LIGHTS Two chromed, threaded
pillars with Super Bright LED’s inside. Secure and illuminate
your number plate at the same time. Supplied with cable
(Red - +ve, Black -ve) and nuts. Theft-proof security fixing
and key. Body diameter 12mm x 17mm long. M6 mounting
thread x 22mm long. #NPBL £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
SECURING NUT.
MUST BE INSULATED WHEN
FITTING TO METAL PANELS
LED
PRISMATIC LED NUMBER PLATE LAMP Six white LED’s
and a prismatic lens that deflect the light back towards the
mounting surface. Body size only 26mm x 29mm x 17mm.
Fix through a single 6mm hole. ‘E’11 marked. Use them as
number plate fixing bolts or simply mount them above your
plate, pointing down.
CHROME CASING #RNOLED5CH £14 each (£16.80 inc vat)
BLACK CASING #RNOLED5BK £14 each (£16.80 inc vat)
MINI CABLE TIE BASE For up to 5mm wide ties.
Only 13mm x 18mm x 8mm high. 9mm diameter counterbore
will accept our M4 screws or 4mm pop rivet.
#MCTBAS £2.50 pack of 25 (£3 inc vat)
LED
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
INTERIOR LIGHT 45mm x 100mm x 20mm deep. Rock the
FLUSH MOUNTING LED LAMPS 'E9' Marked
Neat little lamps - just 25mm x 83mm with 6mm front projec-
tion and max. 12mm rear projection (not including cable).
lens to turn on/off or can be switched with your door courtesy Rear of lamp fits through a rectangular hole 17mm x 55mm.
switches. Just cut a hole 88mm x 30mm, install the frame Sealed with a nice, chamfered rubber gasket and secured
and press in the light. 7 Watt festoon bulb included. through two 4.3mm, counterbored holes at 66mm centres.
#INTLT £12 (£14.40 inc vat) Black press-in caps cover the screws (Screws not supplied)
500mm long flylead. Weight 35gms.
WIRING: WHITE + -12v. BROWN = + 12v.
NOTE: Unusually, on this lamp, the 'E' mark is on the rear of
the lamp and cannot be seen when installed.
WHITE LIGHT Suitable for rear number plate, interior
etc. #RNOLED9 £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
ALSO AVAILABLE WITH AMBER LED's
-12v NEG
+12v POS
LED
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CHROME LED INTERIOR LIGHT Stylish 12 volt interior LED INTERIOR LIGHT
light made from chromed plastic. Pre-wired with 100mm fly This discreet little lamp has a row if hidden LED's that
leads. Chrome end covers snap off to reveal two 3mm fixing illuminate and reflect through the clear lens. It has two 3mm
holes at 66mm centres. Frosted effect plastic lens cover. mounting holes at 67mm centres, hidden behind a snap-
#LEDINT2 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) on white plastic cover. Size 86mm x 33mm x 11mm thick.
#LEDINT3 £16 each (£19.20 inc vat)
LED
LED
STEPPED HOLE CUTTER 4mm to 32mm in 2mm steps.
With a little light oil, these tools will cut clean and accurate
holes in almost any sheet material - Aluminium, Plastic,
Glassfibre, Wood, Brass, Steel. Use slower drill speed the
larger the size hole. #STEP6 £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
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ALL PURPOSE LED STRIP LAMP Size 175mm x 25mm. 7 LED INTERIOR LIGHT Also suitable for rear numberplate,
20mm overall depth. 12mm behind mounting face. Fit into a marker lights, side lights, daytime running lights. Seven
hole 145mm x 16mm. Two hole fixing. White rubber sealing bright white LED's in a chrome frame with a clear lens.
gasket. Simple two wire connection. Ideal for Rear Number Size 120mm x 15mm x 15mm front to back.
Plate, Interior light or Side Marker. Peel & Stick, Double sided adhesive attached.
WHITE 145mm #APLED £12 (£14.40 inc vat) 900mm cable. Weight 40gms
RED 145mm #APLEDR £12 (£14.40 inc vat) #LEDINT5 £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
LED
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REFLECTORS 29mm ROUND REFLECTORS 7mm thick with self-
adhesive backing pad. On black surround.
IVA OK 65mm ROUND REFLECTORS 8mm thick with self- #RR29 £2 pair (£2.40 inc vat)
adhesive backing pad. Radiused edge on black surround for
IVA compliance. #RIVA1 £6 pair (£7.20 inc vat)
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INSPECTION LAMPS LED INSPECTION LAMP Rechargeable, cordless, compact
lamp. 185mm x 55mm x 30mm. 15 high-intensity LED’s.
INSPECTION LAMP 12V 50 Watt heavy duty plastic case ON/OFF switch, charging port and belt hook. Mains charger.
with hanging hook and on/off switch. 12 Volt ES bulb #INSP4 £35 (£42 inc vat)
included. Crocodile clips and cigarette lighter plug on
4 metre cable. #INSP1 £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
PACK OF 4
AA BATTERIES
Zinc Carbon.
GREAT ONLINE
Size M or R6.
1.5 Volt.
SHIPPING #BATAA £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
DEALS
IF YOU ORDER ONLINE,
HEADLAMP PLUG
Pre-wired plug for 2 pin
H7 bulb.
Yellow & Blue leads
120mm long.
#HLPLG3
£2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
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BULBS 1.
ALL BULBS 12 VOLT
RED STOP/TAIL 21W / 5W offset bayonet
15mm CAP
15mm CAP
pins #BULB1 £1 each (£1.20 inc vat)
8 2. RED 21 W #BULB2 £1 each (£1.20 inc vat)
1
3. AMBER 21W #BULB3 £1 each (£1.20 inc vat)
15mm CAP
4. CLEAR 21W #BULB4 £1 each (£1.20 inc vat)
15mm CAP
9 5. CLEAR STOP/TAIL 21W/5W staggered
bayonet pins #BULB5 £1 each (£1.20 inc vat)
2
6. H7 55W #BULB6 £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
15mm CAP
7. H4 60/55W #BULB7 £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
10
15mm CAP 8. AMBER 23W #BULB8 £1 each (£1.20 inc vat)
3 9. CLEAR 10W #BULB9 £0.70 each (£0.84 inc vat)
11 10. CLEAR 5W 15mm dia. #BULB10
£1 each (£1.20 inc vat)
15mm CAP
12 11. FESTOON 21W 43mm long 14mm dia.
4 #BULB11 £1 each (£1.20 inc vat)
13 12. FESTOON 5W 38mm long 10mm dia.
#BULB12 £0.70 each (£0.84 inc vat)
15mm CAP 14 13. AMBER 5W CAPLESS #BULB13
£0.70 each (£0.84 inc vat)
5
15 14. CLEAR 5W CAPLESS #BULB14
9mm CAP £0.70 each (£0.84 inc vat)
MOST PRODUCTS
LED BULBS
Direct 360° HAVE A
replacements VIEW HIGH RESOLUTION
for regular ONLINE 360 DEGREE VIEW
bulbs. UK ON OUR ONLINE
made. 12 volt.
SHOP
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BULB & FUSE PACK 18 x 12 volt bulbs and 12 x blade- SELF-ADHESIVE CLIPS Quick and simple fixing of
type fuses #BULBPAK £6 (£7.20 inc vat) small wires and pipes. White plastic-coated steel with self
ALSO AVAILABLE WITH 1 x H4 60 / 55w and 1 x H7 /55w adhesive backing pads. Just bend up the tab, lay on your
Headlamp bulbs All other contents identical. wires and bend it down again. Size 20mm x 30mm
#BULBPAK2 £6 (£7.20 inc vat) #SAPAD £4 Pack of 50 (£4.80 inc vat)
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MIRRORS CARBON FIBRE EFFECT MIRRORS Beautifully sculptured
aerodynamic moulded ABS
body. Overall length 260mm.
IVA HEADS - UP Convex glass maximum size
Information from Revision 1 of the VOSA IVA MANUAL 85mm x 133mm. 2 x 6mm
1. The vehicle must have an offside exterior mirror fitted. holes @ 40mm pitch for
2. An interior mirror must be fitted bolt fixing on base. Swivel
3. The vehicle must have a nearside exterior mirror fitted if the interior joint on inboard end of arm.
rear view mirror gives no view to the rear or is less than 70% light
transmittance. If the interior rear view mirror does not provide any Spherical ball joint on body.
rearward vision then it’s presence shall not be required. Arm and mount is die-cast
4. All obligatory mirrors must be securely mounted to the vehicle to aluminium.
ensure that the field of view does not change or the view cannot be #M08CA £45 pair (£54 inc vat)
misinterpreted due to vibration..
5. All mirrors must be adjustable.
6. All mirrors must have an acceptable approval marking or have
equivalent characteristics to a mirror approved for use on a vehicle of
the same category. (CBS Note: Mirrors do not have to be necessarily ‘E’
marked.) The reflective surface must be encased in a protective housing.
Surfaces contactable by a 165mm diameter sphere (interior) or a 100mm ‘E 11’ MARKED
diameter sphere (exterior) must have a 2.5mm radius except for fixing
holes less than 12mm wide.
7. Except for mirrors fitted to left hand drive vehicles or those that do not
protrude beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle, the nearside and
offside mirrors must be able to rotate inwards towards the vehicle when a
force of 10kg is applied to the extreme outer edge from both the front and
rear and have an axis of rotation within 50mm of the mounting surface.
8. An interior mirror must be a minimum of 40mm high by 80mm long.
9. An exterior mirror must be a minimum of 40mm high and 70mm long
and be able to incorporate a measurement parallel to the height of the
rectangle at least 70mm in length within the lens.
10. The interior mirror must be adjustable from the normal driving position.
11. The obligatory offside mirror fitted to a vehicle with a right hand
or central driving position must be adjustable from the driving seat.
Alternatively, if knocked out of alignment, it must be capable of being
returned to its former position without the need for adjustment. LARGE STALK MIRROR Nice sturdy stalk mirror. 300mm
12. An obligatory mirror must provide the required field of view (see VOSA end to end. 12mm diameter chromed steel shaft with M10 x
manual) 1.25 thread and lock nut. Ball joint at mirror body. Stalk can
BLACK MIRRORS Friction swivel mount. Spherical ball be rotated for either horizontal of vertical mounting. Mirror
joint on body. Moulded ABS. Arm and mount are diecast body chromed plastic size 144mm x 90mm. Convex glass.
aluminium. Rubber boot. Overall length 260mm. Convex #M17CH £26 pair (£31.20 inc vat)
glass maximum size 76mm x 118mm. 2 x M6 x 20mm
long stud fixings @ 30mm centres on arm. Supplied with
a wedge-shaped rubber washer for additional mounting
versatility. #M07BK £35 pair (£42 inc vat)
‘E 11’ MARKED
IVA OK
‘E 4’ MARKED
IVA OK
‘E 4’ MARKED
CHROME WITH CARBON PANEL
As above #M11CB £30 pair (£36 inc vat)
‘E 4’ MARKED
‘E 11’ MARKED
IVA OK
SHORT STALK
HORIZ MOUNT
BLACK
LONG STALK
CARBON
SHORT STALK
UNIVERSAL MIRRORS Flexible ball & socket adjustment
with rubber bellows shroud. O/A length 200mm. Glass 120mm
SMALL ROUND STALK MIRROR x 75mm. Base 110mm x 35mm. 2 Screw fixing.
Chrome body and stalk with single M8 thread fixing. 80mm Much of the mounting base can be cut away if required leaving
Dia. Convex glass. Maximum overall length 190mm a circular mount smaller than the bellows (below right).
#M14RD £12 pair (£14.40 inc vat) Use rubber protectant regularly on bellows.
WHITE #M04WH £12 pair (£14.40 inc vat)
RED #M04RD £12 pair (£14.40 inc vat)
IVA OK
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BLACK UNIVERSAL MIRRORS IVA OK. Here's another STAINLESS AND CHROME WING OR DOOR MIRROR
version of our popular #M04BK. Flexible ball & socket PAIR The mirror housing is stainless steel and is mounted
adjustment with rubber bellows shroud. Overall mount to tip to the Chromed, diecast stem through a ball joint which has
220mm. Flat glass 133mm x 75mm. Base 120mm x 33mm. adjustable tension. The stem base has a rubber gasket with
2 Screw fixing in base between 50mm and 90mm centres. a footprint of 32mm x 43mm. The base has a single M8
Weight 328gms. mounting stud 22mm long. Nut and washer supplied. Mirror
BLACK UNIVERSAL MIRROR #M85145 £10 Pair (£12 inc vat) head is 116mm diameter. SUPPLIED AS A PAIR - ONE
LEFT HAND AND ONE RIGHT HAND. Weight 220 gms.
each. #M23 £22 Pair (£26.40 inc vat)
160mm
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RACE STYLE STALK MIRROR 190mm maximum length cor-
ner to end of stalk. Moulded plastic body size 116mm x 58mm
x 52mm front to back. Convex glass size 110mm x 50mm.
BULLET MIRRORS
LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM MIRROR IVAOK 100mm
Aluminium stem with spherical swivel and M6 threaded fixing Diameter x 80mm front to back. Single 5/16" bolt fixing on
stud. Not handed - suitable for left or right mounting. spherical mount with plastic washer. Plated steel Base diam-
SATIN BLACK #M18BK £17 each (£20.40 inc vat) eter 40mm. Height above mounting surface 115mm. Convex
CARBON EFFECT #M18CA £17 each (£20.40 inc vat) glass. Weight only 160g.
SATIN ANODISED #MIALWS £22 each (£26.40 inc vat)
POLISHED #MIALWP £22 each (£26.40 inc vat)
BLACK #MIALWB £22 each (£26.40 inc vat)
SHORT STALK RACE STYLE MIRROR Satin black. IVA OK 'C' Type
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CLASSIC ALUMINIUM BULLET MIRROR SATIN BLACK BULLET MIRROR
Superb quality. Single M8 stud fixing. Mirror housing rotates and is adjustable on a spherical seat.
Flat glass 100mm dia. Base size 60 x 20mm. Mirror housing diameter 100mm. Flat mirror glass 88mm
#M15BA £16 each (£19.20 Inc vat) diameter. Base footprint 93mm x 27mm. Two M6 bolt fixings
in base at 50mm centres. Maximum height 115mm. Bolts
& plastic base gasket included. Pressed steel and diecast
construction. Weight 360gms.
#MBULBK £16 each (£19.20 Inc vat)
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INTERIOR MIRRORS TIP: IF YOU’RE FIXING A MIRROR WITH A PAD OR ADHESIVE, CLEAN
THE AREA OF SCREEN AND MIRROR BASE WITH ACETONE OR SOL-
VENT. IN COLD CONDITIONS WARM UP THE SCREEN AND MIRROR
INTERIOR DIPPING MIRROR E11 marked. Self adhesive. BASE WITH A HAIR DRIER. BREATH VAPOUR CAN CONDENSE ON
Frame size 196mm x 65mm #MINT3 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) THE GLASS AND PREVENT A SUCCESSFUL BOND
IVA OK
IVA OK
INTERIOR DIPPING MIRROR IVA compliant. Slightly larger
than our MINT3. Self adhesive double-sided pad included.
Frame size 230mm x 70mm. #MINT4 £10 (£12 inc vat)
INTERIOR MIRROR
ADHESIVE
Tough Acrylic adhesive with
Primer and full instructions.
Cures in 1 to 2 minutes.
Strong bond in 10 minutes.
#MINTAD £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
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SLIM INTERIOR MIRROR Moulded black ABS housing and INTERIOR PEDESTAL MIRROR
die-cast stem. Convex glass size 208mm x 55mm. Chrome and Stainless construction. Flat glass size 147mm
Two 5mm fixing holes at 31mm centres. x 55mm (5¾" x 2¼"). Overall height from base to top
#MINT6 £7 each (£8.40 inc vat) 100mm (4"). 2 x 5mm countersunk fixing holes 40mm apart.
Spherical adjustment on stalk. #MINTCHR £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
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INTERIOR MIRROR Suction fitting. Tough, plastic INTERIOR MIRROR SINGLE STUD MOUNTING
construction. Flat glass size 155mm x 65mm (6" x 2½"). Satin black moulded plastic body size 116mm x 58mm x
Cam - operated vacuum suction pad for fixing to glass 52mm front to back. Glass size 110mm x 50mm. Aluminium
windscreen. #MINTSUC £6 (£7.20 inc vat) stem with spherical swivel. Available either as standard or
with rubber edge (IVA OK.)138mm (from dash top to top of
housing.) Spherical swivel stem base and angled mount.
Single M6 threaded stud base fixing.
STANDARD #MINTR1 £18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
IVA OK #MINTR2 £25 each (£30 inc vat)
STANDARD
IVA OK
TELESCOPIC INTERIOR MIRROR Stainless steel mirror
housing - size 130mm x 55mm. Base footprint 20mm x INTERIOR MIRROR WITH DISC BASE 135mm overall
50mm with two countersunk 6mm holes at 30mm centres. height. Moulded plastic body size 116mm x 58mm x 52mm
Adjustable height between 120mm and 170mm. Lean angle front to back. Convex glass size 110mm x 50mm. Aluminium
25 degrees. Weight 205 gms. #MINTTEL £22 (£26.40 inc vat) stem with spherical swivel and 45mm diameter base with 3
5mm fixing holes on a 38mm PCD. Two versions available
as standard (shown below) or with rubber edge (IVA OK.)
SATIN BLACK #M5BK £15 each (£18 inc vat)
SATIN BLACK IVAOK #M5BKIVA £22 each (£26.40 inc vat)
CARBON EFFECT #M5CA £17 each (£20.40 inc vat)
CARBON EFFECT IVAOK #M5CAIVA £24 each (£28.80 inc vat)
VERY WIDE
ANGLE CONVEX
GLASS
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SEAT BELTS
BLACK SHORT #SABBKS BLACK LONG #SABBKL
£55 each (£66 inc vat)
ALL
IVA SILVER SHORT #SABSS
£55 each (£66 inc vat)
SILVER LONG #SABSL
OK BOLT-IN
FIXINGS
SHORT
SHOWN
SHORT
SHOULDER PADS For 2" belts. Red #SPADR, SHOWN
Blue #SPADBU Black #SPADBK Grey #SPADGY
£7.50 pair (£9 inc vat)
VAT 20%
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BLUE SHORT #SABBUS BLUE LONG #SABBUL SABELT ALL BLACK SHORT (no logos) E4 Marked.
£55 each (£66 inc vat) This great-value belt has bolt-in mounts on the shoulder
straps and clip-on waist straps with 7/16" unf x 20mm
LONG eyebolts. Waist straps maximum length each 30" (760mm).
SHOWN Shoulder straps maximum length 39" (1mtr). Made in Italy.
Weight 1.25 Kg.
#SALLBKSH £50 each (£60 inc vat)
ALL BLACK LONG (no logos) #SALLBKL £55 each (£66 inc vat)
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4 POINT HARNESS CE marked. 3 POINT HARNESS 'E' 4 marked. Bolt-in fixing. Single
Bolt-in fixing. Single button release. button release. Shoulder straps maximum length 165cm.
Shoulder straps maximum length Waist straps maximum length 60cm (each side).
95cm. Waist straps maximum length 3 POINT Shoulder straps join for single point fixing. Weight
60cm (each side). 1063 gms. #H3PTS £35 (£42 inc vat)
Weight 790 gms.
#H4PTRED £45 (£54 inc vat)
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IVA HEADS - UP MULTI- ANGLE SECURON SEAT BELT
SECURON MULTI-ANGLE RETRACTABLE 3 point mount-
A recent IVA revision has outlawed static adjustable three - point ing. The automatic retractor can be adjusted to operate at
mounting seat belts for the front seats. Three point point retracta- any angle. NOTE: These belts do not have a 'B' post-mount-
ble belts are OK, as are four point harnesses. As far as we know,
ed belt guide. All bolts and brackets included. Maximum
all 3 point belts are MoT OK for all seats.
belt length 2.4mtrs. ‘E’ marked. Two-button release on stalk.
SINGLE BUTTON RETRACTABLE SEATBELTS IVAOK Weight 1360 gms.
Good quality made in EU. Lap & shoulder 3 point mounting. LONG STALK (300mm) #SECM5L £48 each (£57.60 inc vat)
All bolts, washers and bolt caps included. SHORT STALK (150mm) #SECM5S £46 each (£55.20 inc vat)
Total belt length 3 mtrs. Fully ‘E’ marked. Weight 1026 gms.
SHORT STALK (115mm) #SBRS £22 each (£26.40 inc vat) 300mm
OR
150mm
115mm
300mm
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
THREAD AND TAPPING
CHARTS IN BACK PAGES
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SECURON SEAT BELTS SECURON 4 - POINT MOUNTING, MULTI- ANGLE SEAT
SECURON STANDARD RETRACTABLE Lap & shoulder 3 BELT WITH WEBBING BUCKLE. The automatic retractor
point mounting. All bolts and brackets included. can be adjusted to operate at any angle. NOTE: These
Max length 2.89mtrs. Fully 'E' marked. Weight 1300gms. belts have a 'B' or 'C' post-mounted belt guide which offers
LONG STALK (300mm) #SEC5L £37 each (£44.40 inc vat) multiple mounting positions for the retractor. Webbing buckle
SHORT STALK (150mm) #SEC5S £37 each (£44.40 inc vat) overall length 330mm. Maximum belt length 2.6mtrs.
All bolts and brackets included. ‘E’ marked. Two-button
release on stalk. Weight 1450 gms.
MULTI ANGLE SEAT BELT
#SECM5W £37 each (£44.40 inc vat)
IVA
OK
SECURON STANDARD RETRACTABLE WITH WEBBING
BUCKLE As above but with webbing buckle maximum
length 400mm.. #SEC5W £37 each (£44.40 inc vat)
GREAT ONLINE
SHIPPING
DEALS
IF YOU ORDER ONLINE,
COURIER DELIVERY
TO UK MAINLAND
IS ONLY £6 + vat
or
FREE
IF YOU SPEND OVER
£100 (not inc. vat)
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SECURON STATIC ADJUSTABLE, Non retractable SEAT BELT FIXING KIT A selection of bolts (High tensile,
All bolts and brackets included. Fully ‘E’ marked. Maximum grade 8), washers and spacers to suit most retractable and
belt length 2.2mtrs. Weight 730 gms. static seat belts (check kit contents are adequate for your
LONG STALK (300mm) #SEC3L £25 each (£30 inc vat) installation).
SHORT STALK (150mm) #SEC3S £25 each (£30 inc vat) All threads 7/16 unf. (bolts from left to right)
1 x Hex head bolt @ 37mm thread length.
1 x Hex head bolt with integral washer and 7mm long x
13mm diameter plain shaft and 27mm thread length
1 x Thin hex head bolt with 25mm thread length
1 x Hex head bolt @ 20mm thread length
1 x 19mm diameter spacer @ 19mm long
1 x 19mm diameter spacer @ 14mm long
1 x 19mm diameter spacer @ 5mm long
1 x 13.3mm diameter sleeve @ 7mm long
2 x wavy friction washers.
Sorry, we cannot split or add to packs.
#SBFIXK £14 each (£16.60 inc vat)
MOST PRODUCTS
360° HAVE A
VIEW HIGH RESOLUTION
ONLINE 360 DEGREE VIEW
ON OUR ONLINE
SHOP
WE AIM FOR 100% STOCK
OF ALL ITEMS FOR SAME
DAY SHIPPING
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HARNESS MOUNTING PLATE Plated steel backing plate
52mm x 25mm x 6mm thick. Tapped 7/16" UNF. Each plate
SEAT RUNNERS
has a drilled 6.4mm hole for mounting the plate. SEAT RUNNERS Pair of good quality seat runners. Single
#716RP2 £2 (£2.40 inc vat) side locking so can be mounted at any width spacing. Black
painted steel construction with roller bearing slides. FIxing
screws and spacers.
Each runner 37mm wide x 22mm high. Slider movement
195mm. Weight 1.6Kg per pair of runners (1 seat).
RIGHT HAND (Shown) #SEATRUN4RH
£18 (1 seat) (£21.60 inc vat)
LEFT HAND (not shown) #SEATRUN4LH
£18 (1 seat) (£21.60 inc vat)
320mm
460mm
285mm
SEAT
MOUNTING
SIDE
355mm
360mm
SEAT MOUNTING SIDE
RUNNER HEIGHT 24mm SEAT MOUNTING SIDE
RUNNER WIDTH 39mm RUNNER HEIGHT 25mm
290mm RUNNER WIDTH 39mm 300mm
centres centres
330mm
309mm
292mm 293mm
37mm 278mm
22mm 25mm
24mm
300mm
centres
290mm
centres
303mm
320mm
279mm
83mm 40mm
53mm
10mm
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INTERIOR FLOORING CHEQUERPLATE EFFECT FLOOR MAT Tough moulded
PVC. Can be cut with scissors or knife. Sheet size 65cm x
RUBBER MATTING Black, low profile 3mm wide flutes 110cm. Supplied rolled. Can be fixed with our contact adhe-
3mm thick. Roll width 40". sive. #CHEQU £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
#TRMAT £14 linear mtr (£16.80 inc vat)
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LIGHTWEIGHT CARPET Lightweight, very flexible, polyester, non-woven fabric. Easy to trim and glue to your floor, side
panels, boot lining or even headlining. Good damping and sound absorption properties. Sealed backing for easy glue
application. We recommend our #ADHCON contact adhesive. Weight 450 gms. per square metre. Sold by the metre from a
1.22 mtr. (48") wide roll.
BLACK #CPTBK £8 per linear mtr (£9.60 inc vat) We cannot guarantee that the appearance and/or colours
GREY #CPTGY £8 per linear mtr (£9.60 inc vat) of products shown in this catalogue exactly reproduce the
BLACK/BLUE #CPTBU £8 per linear mtr (£9.60 inc vat) appearance and/or colours of the physical products themselves.
All sizes quoted are approximate
BLACK/RED #CPTRD £8 per linear mtr (£9.60 inc vat)
BLACK CARPET Lightweight, polyester, RUBBERFELT Here's a 12mm thick, heavy Rubber / Felt
non-woven fabric. Easy to trim and glue to your floor, side composite that has pretty good sound insulation properties.
panels, boot lining or even headlining. Good damping and Three bonded layers of dense felt with a bonded layer of
sound absorption properties. granulated rubber. Easily cut with a sharp knife or heavy
Weight 450 gms. per square metre. scissors. Sold in multiples of 1mtr length from a 1.37mtr
2 mtrs x 1 mtr. roll. wide roll - 1.3 Square Metres. Maximum length in one piece
#CARPET £12 (£14.40 inc vat) 7mtrs (10 square metres.) Weight 2.2 Kg per square metre.
#RUBFELT £16 per linear metre. (£19.20 inc vat)
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ALUMINIUM RECTANGULAR FOOTWELL HEEL PAD ROUND CUP / COIN HOLDER Moulded ABS with a peel-
Tough, 1.5mm anodised aluminium sheet with raised off self-adhesive
chequer-plate pattern. Size 295mm x 190mm. Pre-drilled base. Size O.D.
with fixing pack. #HEELR £6.50 (£7.80 inc vat) 90mm x I.D.69mm x
Height 40mm. Felt
bottom inside.
#RDCUPH
£3 (£3.60 inc vat)
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INTERIOR STORAGE
STORAGE POCKETS Ideal for maps, sunglasses, torches
and all the bits & pieces that you’d normally cram into your
DASH TRAY Handy moulded plastic tray for coins, phone, glove box - if you had one. A moulded black plastic frame
sunglasses etc. Anti-slip liner in tray and underneath. and an elasticated rubber net with three fixing options.
Will stay in place even on a sloping dash top or tunnel. 1. 4 x 4mm countersunk holes for screwing or riveting to
Size 183mm x 83mm x 25mm deep. your cockpit panel.
SATIN BLACK #DTRAYB £6 (£7.20 inc vat) 2. Four x 3M self-adhesive pads for sticking the pocket to
SILVER #DTRAYS £6 (£7.20 inc vat) any flat and smooth surface.
3. Two elastic loops for attaching to your sun visor.
BLACK FRAME 8" #STPOC1 (205mm) x 4¾" (120mm)
BLACK FRAME 10" #STPOC2 (255mm) x 4¾" (120mm)
SILVER FRAME 8" #STPOC1S (205mm) x 4¾" (120mm)
SILVER FRAME 10" #STPOC2S (255mm) x 4¾" (120mm)
All £7.50 each (£9 inc vat)
8"
STORAGE TRAY Roll-top storage tray for your coins and
keys etc. Moulded
ABS. Flock lined.
Double sided
adhesive pads
on under-
side. Size
165mm
x 70mm
x 45mm high.
10"
#STTY £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
CARGO NET Keep all those bits & pieces safe & secure in
the boot or parcel shelf. Black elastic. Un-stretched size 15"
x 15" (380mm x 380mm). 8 coated steel wire hooks. 14" (366mm) x 7" (180mm). ABS Frame. Elasticated net
#CARGO1 £5 (£6 inc vat) and five fixing holes. #STPOC3 £12 each (£14.40 inc vat)
14 "
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DOOR PULLS CHROMED METAL DOOR PULL (PAIR) Here's a very
nice, classic-style, loose-hinged door pulll. Two countersunk
ABS DOOR PULL One piece snap-in recessed door pull.
5mm holes at 120mm centres. 140mm wide x 42mm .
Facia size 93mm x 35mm. Will fit into an accurately cut hole
Weight 95gms each. #DP4CH £6.50 pair (£7.80 inc vat)
87mm x 30.5mm. For up to 1.8mm panel thickness but can
be fitted to thicker panels with careful modification
#DP1 £5 each (£6 inc vat)
ABS DOOR PULL Two piece recessed door pull. Front ALUMINIUM HANDLE Black anodised aluminium. Nicely
facia size 123mm x 47mm. Will fit into an accurately cut radiused top edges. Four 10mm decorative holes. Overall
hole 114mm x 38mm. Rear cover fits on the inside with two length 180mm. Width 25mm. Height from mounting surface
screws into the facia, sandwiching the door panel between 25mm. Thickness 3mm. Two 3mm diameter, countersunk
the two parts. For up to 3mm panel thickness but can be mounting holes at 154mm centres. SOLD SINGLY
fitted to thicker panels with careful modification. #AH180 £4.50 each (£5.40 inc vat)
#DP2 £9 each (£10.80 inc vat)
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UNIVERSAL GEAR KNOBS ALL FIT LEVERS BETWEEN
8mm and 15mm DIAMETER
ALUMINIUM SPHERICAL With four adapter sleeves, grub
screws and allen key. Screws hidden under bottom screw-on GOLD ANODISED With real Carbon
trim ring. 48 dia. x 70mm. Fibre sleeve. Self tightening internal
#KNOBRND £12 (£14.40 inc vat) collet. 85 dia. x 38mm
#KNOBGLD £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
ALUMINIUM GEAR
KNOB 51mm high x 34mm
maximum diameter. 5/16"
UNC thread x 25mm deep.
#KNOB5134
£10 (£12 inc vat)
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LEATHER GEAR GAITERS WITH CHROME FRAME Four superb new gear gaiters made exclusively for us to our own
design. The top quality leather gaiters are secured at the top with velcro and a lace. The diecast frames are beautifully
chrome plated and accept our M4 stainless countersunk screws. Frame section 12mm wide x 8mm high.
These can all be supplied to you unglued for your own modification - Just ask when you order.
1. GEAR GAITER 125mm x 115mm x 150mm high 8 fixing holes #GRGT1 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
5. GEAR GAITER 165mm x 115mm x 150mm high10 fixing holes #GRGT5 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
8. GEAR GAITER 125mm x 115mm x 220mm high12 fixing holes #GRGT8 £20 (£24 inc vat)
1 5 8
2
OVAL FRAME . Rounded top frame section 12mm wide x 10mm high.
This gaiter can all be supplied to you unglued for your own modification - Just
ask when you order.
6. OVAL FRAME GEAR GAITER 145mm x 115mm x 150mm high 6 fixing
holes #GRGT6 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
6 6
ALL
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CHROMED ALUMINIUM GEAR SURROUNDS LEATHER GAITER WITH OFFSET CHROME SURROUND
All supplied with chrome self tapping fixing screws. Originally supplied for BMW E36. Die-cast Chrome
OVAL #GS1 144mm x 106mm. Frame section 11mm x surround- maximum dimensions 170mm x 150mm. Frame
11mm. Takes M4 Pan Head screws. thickness 10.5mm. Frame undercut 4mm. Gaiter height
SQUARE #GS2 130mm x 115mm. Frame section 12mm 94mm, with Velcro and cord fastening at the top.
x 5mm. Takes M4 csk screws. Supplied with chrome screws. #GRGT4 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
ROUNDED #GS3 154mm x 125mm. Takes M4 csk screws.
Frame section 12mm x 12mm
All £7.50 each (£9 inc vat)
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BLACK LEATHER GEAR GAITER UNIVERSAL GEAR GAITER Black moulded urethane.
Superb quality leather gear gaiter. 240mm (9½") high. Can be cut to any of 7 sizes from 90mm x 65mm to 150mm
Velcro, Hook and Loop fastening at the top with a lace tie. x 110mm. Max height 135mm.
Elasticated bottom hem, 385mm circumference fully #GRGTR £10 (£12 inc vat)
stretched, 220mm relaxed. Gaiter can be 'concertina'd' in on
itself for short levers. #GRGT3 £14 (£16.60 inc vat)
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OTHER PARTS RTV INSTANT SILICONE GASKET
GLASSFIBRE BATTERY BOX
Will accept a battery of maximum dimensions 250mm x Specially developed for the Automotive
165mm x 230mm high. Nicely finished in red gel coat. Industry as a replacement for most
Average glassfibre thickness 2.5mm. Moulded-in cable gaskets, seals and gasket dressings.
outlets will accept up to 11mm diameter cables. When applied to clean, dry, oil-free
Four stainless screw and nut fixings securing lid Box surfaces, it will cure quickly, remain
maximum dimensions 310mm x 235mm x 265mm high. permanently flexible and withstand
Four feet moulded into base for fixing with underflush temperatures up to 200ºC.
screws. #BATBOX £33 (£39.60 inc vat) Not recommended for head gaskets,
exhaust gaskets or parts immersed in fuel.
Colour - Clear or Black
310ml cartridge with nozzle.
Weight: 379 gms.
CLEAR #RTVGASKCL £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
BLACK #RTVGASKBK £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
3mm WHEEL SPACERS #WS3 VERY HIGH TEMPERATURE RED SILICONE GASKET
5mm WHEEL SPACERS #WS5 200ml pressurised cartridge with controllable release arm.
Die-cast aluminium. 152mm diameter. Universal fit for 4 and Up to 343°C. Exhaust manifolds, water pumps, stat housings
5 stud wheels from 95mm PCD to 130mm PCD. etc. Resists everything. #HTGASK £15 (£18 Inc vat)
£12 (£14.40 inc vat)
CRAFT KNIFE If there's one tool that you'll use every day
it's probably a craft knife. So, it makes sense to have a
good one. This one feels safe and substantial in your hands
10mm WHEEL SPACERS Die-cast and cnc’d aluminium. because it's made from die-cast zinc alloy. It has a plated
10mm thick x 135mm diameter. Universal fit for 4 and 5 stud steel blade guide and uses 8-segment snap-off replaceable
wheels from 98mm PCD to 115mm PCD. blades. Supplied with a pack of 10 carbon steel blades.
#WS10 £16 (£19.20 inc vat) Knife length closed 155mm. Weight 150gm.
#KNIFE £5 (£6 inc vat)
DVD
CASE
SHOWN
FOR
SCALE
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WARNING TRIANGLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS We all know how quickly a glassfibre
A legal requirement in car can turn to a pile of ashes by the roadside.
Europe and common Our dry Powder extinguisher could be your best investment.
sense for UK owners. 60mm diameter x 300mm long.
Opens in seconds to Weight 0.7kg.
a full height (420mm) Single use for small liquid, solid and electrical fires.
reflective triangle with Powder-coated, snap-in wire mounting bracket included.
stable 4- leg base. Fire test rating 13B. Class A B C type.
Folds to a compact BLACK #FIREXBK
420mm x 100mm x SILVER #FIREXSIL £15 each (£18 inc vat)
20mm.
RED FIRE EXTINGUISHER
#WARNTRI
For use on liquid and electrical fires.
£4 (£4.80 inc vat)
280mm high x 60mm diameter.
Contains 600g BC powder.
Fire Test Rating 21B. BS 6165:2002.
Discharge time 6 seconds.
EUROPEAN TRAVEL SAFETY KIT Don't get caught out by 2 to 3 metre discharge range.
Monsieur Plod. This useful pack contains all the legal stuff Mounting bracket included.
you need to take on a driving trip to any EU country. Full weight 0.76 Kg.
Each item has the correct 'E' marks and it's all packed in a #FIREXRED £12.50 (£15 inc vat)
zip-up carry bag. Pack contents:
1 x Fold up Warning Triangle to ECE R27
2 x High Visibility Jackets to EN471
1 x Universal Bulb Pack includinh H4, H1 and H7 bulbs
1 x Pair of Stick-on Beam Converters
1 x .GB Sticker. A legal requirement if you don't have GB on
your number plates.
1 x First Aid Kit. All you need for minor injuries.
1 x Foil Blanket. Retains up to 90% of body heat if you're
waiting at the roadside.
1 x Pack of 2 Breathalyzers. NF - France required and
approved.
1 x Zip-up Holdall with velcro strips to hold it in place in a
carpet-lined boot.
Weight 1520 gms.
#TRAVELKIT £30 (£36 inc vat)
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SELF-ADHESIVE VINYL SHEETS 330mm x 450mm. CARBON EFFECT ABS SHEET This very versatile
Similar product to our Stone Chip Film. Can be cut and fabricating material has Acrylic film laminated onto the
applied to gentle double curvatures such as wheel arches surface of high impact ABS sheet. Great for dashboards,
and fuel tanks for decoration or protection. You can even panels etc. 2mm thick sheet.
cut your own logos or graphics easily with a sharp knife or 1350mm x 300mm sheet #ABSCB1 £27 (£32.40 inc vat)
scissors. See our Stone Chip film listing (#STONE) in the 1350mm x 600mm sheet #ABSCB2 £48 (£57.60 inc vat)
main catalogue for application instructions.
CARBON EFFECT #SAVCARB £10 (£12 inc vat)
CLEAR #SAVCLR £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
YELLOW #SAVYEL £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
RED #SAVRED £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
WHITE #SAVWHT £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
BLACK #SAVBLK £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
JUMP LEADS Nice quality, 600 Amp jump leads. 10ft long,
11 gauge cables and heavy duty plastic Crocodile Clips with
copper jaws. With a carry case. Weight 1500 gms.
#JUMP £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
INSTRUCTIONS
on PAGE 475
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TYRE DUST CAPS
NUMBER PLATE SURROUNDS LOCKING TYRE DUSTCAPS Aluminium with a rubber seal
PRESSED STAINLESS STEEL Size 543 x 132 x 10mm. inside and a tiny grub screw to lock them in place. Supplied
Highly polished stainless with multi fixing options. Can be with a watchmakers screwdriver to keep on your glovebox.
formed around slight curves but must be bolted or screwed NOTE: Always fit with a smear of grease on the threads.
on. Plate can be secured into surround with double-sided SATIN BLACK #DCLBK £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
tape. #NPSS £20 (£24 inc vat) NATURAL ALUMINIUM #DCLAL £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
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AIR CONDITIONING
UNIVERSAL AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER KIT This is the most compact, powerful and inexpensive combined Heat/AC
package available - 400mm x 280mm x 120mm - the size of a large Cornflakes box. Suitable for R134a refrigerant.
5 Kilowatts (17,000 BTU) - enough for a four seat saloon. Straightforward installation with our detailed instructions. The
Aircon temperature is controlled automatically and the heater is controlled by a cable operated valve. Remember to turn off
the heater if you're using the Air Conditioning function. This is not fully automatic climate control. Universal kit includes:
•• Under-dash unit with 4 - outlets and double squirrel cage, three - speed fan.
NOTE: We now offer a hose
•• Remote fan speed and temperature control panel with wiring harness.
crimping service. For just £50
•• 2 metres of 63mm duct hose. we will collect your prepared
•• Desiccant drier with Trinary safety/fan switch. hoses and unions, crimp them
•• Complete set of hose unions, ‘O’ rings and charging/service ports. and send them back to you.
•• (Hoses not included but we can supply) Instructions will be sent out with
•• Heater water valve and control cable. every AC kit.
•• Full Instructions and fitting kit. #AIRCON £479 (£574.80 inc vat)
You will also require a
compressor and a condens- A/C
ing radiator. We can supply IN & OUT
these items (below) but you
may find more suitable donor
components that match your
engine mounts and drive
belt system.
AIR CON
FAN SPEED TEMPERATURE
Heat and
Aircon
all in one
HOT WATER
IN & OUT
REFRIGERANT
SEND & RETURN
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CONDENSING RADIATOR 500mm x 260mm x 50mm 'A' BELT COMPRESSOR This will require fabrication
(including #6 and #8 male unions) of mounting brackets and 'A' belt drive from the engine
#CONRAD5 £98 (£117.60 inc vat) crankshaft. Dimensions: 230mm long, 115mm body
diameter, 105mm fixing hole centres. Please don't forget
to add unions to the dimensions when checking available
space around your engine. Suitable for R134a refrigerant
only. 'O' ring fittings. #ACCOMP £248 (£297.60 inc vat)
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UNIVERSAL AIR CONDITIONING KIT If you already have a heater and you just want to install Air Conditioning in you car,
here’s a compact yet powerful underdash package. Size 360mm x 290mm x 150mm - . Straightforward installation with our
detailed instructions. Cooling capacity 10,800 BTU. Maximum air movement 200cfm.
Universal kit includes:
•• Under-dash unit with double squirrel cage, three - speed fan, pre-fitted expansion valve and two rocking vane outlet
vents on the front facia.
•• Remote fan speed and temperature control panel pre-wired to harness. Pre-assembled to mounting bracket or can be
disassembled for through-the-dash mounting.
•• Desiccant drier with Trinary safety/radiator fan switch. NOTE: We now offer a hose crimping
•• Complete set of hose unions, ‘O’ rings and charging/service ports. service. For just £50 we will collect your
•• (Hoses not included but we can supply) prepared hoses and unions, crimp them
•• Mounting brackets, drain hose and fused power feed cable. and send them back to you. Instructions
All this for only #AIRCON2 £285 (£342 inc vat) will be sent out with every AC kit.
NOTE: Installation requires engine- driven compressor and condensing
radiator (possibly with cooling fan). Hose lengths can be determined and purchased after installation of components. See
your local yellow pages for car Air Conditioning specialists who will charge and test the system for you.
WIRING DIAGRAM
FOR #AIRCON2
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COMPACT HEAT / AIR CONDITIONING KIT Here’s a compact yet powerful under-dash package delivering both Heat and
Air Conditioning to your cockpit. Size 368mm wide x 216mm front to back, 136mm high.
Heating capacity 4.3Kw (14,680 BTU) Cooling capacity 3.5 Kw. (12,000 BTU) - plenty for a four-seat saloon..
Maximum air movement 440 cubic mtrs./hour. NOTE: We now offer a hose
16mm Heater Inlet/Outlet. crimping service. For just £50
Two 12mm condensate drain outlets on bottom. we will collect your prepared
Multiple mounting options in the sides and top & bottom with simply-made brackets. hoses and unions, crimp them
Universal kit includes: and send them back to you.
•• Under-dash unit with double squirrel cage, three-speed fan. Instructions will be sent out with
•• Pre-fitted expansion valve. every AC kit.
•• Removable plenum with four 55mm outlet vents and internal foam filter.
•• Dash-mounting Control Panel with Fan Speed switch, cable and connectors, Air
Con ON/OFF switch, Temperature Control with cable and heater valve.
•• Desiccant drier with Trinary safety/radiator fan switch.
•• Complete set of hose unions, ‘O’ rings and charging/service ports. (Hoses not included but we can supply)
All this for only #AIRCON3 £430 (£516 inc vat)
NOTES: Installation requires engine-driven AC compressor and condensing radiator (possibly with cooling fan). Hose lengths
can be determined and purchased after installation of components. See your local yellow pages for car Air Conditioning
specialists who will charge and test the system for you.
This unit offers MANUAL - NOT AUTOMATIC Climate Control. It is important that you turn the heater off when turning the Air
Conditioning on.
L H
FAN SWITCH WIRING
+12v IN - B
B C +12v OUT LOW - L
+12v OUT MEDIUM - M
+12v OUT HIGH - H
C is Compressor output if switch is
used with Air Conditioning.
NOTES: This unit works a little differently to our other Aircons. The integrated
thermostat acts only to protect the under-dash unit from over-cooling and will
disconnect power to the compressor when temperature reaches 3ºC. The Aircon
side is therefor always running at maximum efficiency. Cooling of the cockpit is
controlled by the fan speed.
WIRING: Terminal 1 - -12 Volts
Terminal 2 & 3 Internal temp sensor
Terminal 4 Not used
Terminal 5 - To the trinary switch then to the compressor clutch
Terminal 6 - + 12 Volts
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OUR AIR CON KITS ARE SUPPLIED COMPLETE WITH AIR CON UNIONS ALL AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY.
A DRIER AND ALL UNIONS FOR THE MOST COMMON NOTE: Our part number prefix - # also represents the
INSTALLATION LAYOUT. HOWEVER, YOU MAY 'DASH' size of our AC hoses and Unions. So, #6 means
PURCHASE AN ALUMINIUM DRIER OR DIFFERENT dash six size.
FITTINGS TO SUIT YOUR OWN INSTALLATION. SORRY #6 Fitting straight #ACU6ST £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
BUT WE CANNOT INTERCHANGE KIT CONTENTS. #8 Fitting straight #ACU8ST £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
#10 Fitting straight #ACU10ST £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
TRINARY SWITCH A three-function pressure switch for
our Air Conditioning kit (Part no: #AIRCON) The wires with #6 Fitting 90 deg #ACU690 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
the BLue trace will switch on a condensing-radiator fan #6 MALE Fitting 90 deg #ACU690M £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
whenever the Air-con is working and the other two wires #8 Fitting 90 deg #ACU890 £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
provide a safety cut-out for the compressor if the pressure is #10 Fitting 90 deg #ACU1090 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
either too high or two low. #10 Fitting 90 deg #ACU1090 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
Operating pressures: #10 MALE Fitting 90 deg #ACU1090M £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
Low - 2Kg/Cm² #6 Fitting 45 deg #ACU645 £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
Med. -17Kg/Cm² #8 Fitting 45deg #ACU845 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
High - 28Kg/Cm² #10 Fitting 45 deg #ACU1045 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
100mm flyleads with
1/4" spade terminals. #6 Fitting 180 deg #ACU6180 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
Thread 1/8" npt. #8 Fitting 180 deg #ACU8180 £15 (£18 inc vat)
Weight 110gms #10 Fitting 180 deg #ACU10180 £15 (£18 inc vat)
#TRINARY #8 Fitting Tight 90 deg #ACU8T90 £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
£18 (£21.60 inc vat) #10 Fitting Tight 90 deg #ACU10T90 £17 (£20.40 inc vat)
#8 Charging port #ACUPORT8 £20 (£24 inc vat)
AIR CON RECEIVER / DRIER #10 Charging port #ACUPORT10 £20 (£24 inc vat)
A replacement, powder-coated drier
for our #AIRCON. 200mm high x #6 Spare O ring #ACUOR6 £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
64mm diameter. Dash 6 'O' ring fit- #8 Spare O ring #ACUOR8 £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
tings plus two 1/8" npt female threads #10 Spare O ring #ACUeOR10 £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
with blanking plugs for fitting Trianry
or other switches. Weight 764gms
#DRIER £20 (£24 inc vat)
DRIER BRACKET A
plated steel mounting
bracket for our Air-Con
Drier (Part no #DRIER)
Will mount any cylinder
from 58mm to 65mm
diameter. Weight
132gms
#DRIERBKT
£4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
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HEAT/AIRCON INSTALLATION GUIDE
Our universal Heating and Air Conditioning package was routes are finalised. At the front of the unit, at the lowest
conceived specifically for the Foreman Mk 4 - our own point you will see two condensate drain outlets. (All A/C units
2 seater Classic Replica but the compact size of the produce water as a result of the cooling process) It is OK to
underdash unit makes it eminently suitable for installation blank off one outlet and connect a single drain tube to the
into almost any front, rear or mid engined sports car or other one, routing it through the cockpit and floor panel to
small saloon. discharge harmlessly on the road but bear in mind that the
The Heat/Cool evaporator unit is best mounted behind the unit needs to drain whatever angle the vehicle is parked.
dash of your vehicle, above the passenger’s legs. However,
other mounting positions are possible so hose routing and
component layout may vary depending on your vehicle. FITTING THE TRINARY SWITCH The Trinary switch
Take your time and carefully plan your installation. is mounted in drier. This switch will disengage the
The efficiency of any cooling system depends on compressor clutch in the event of over pressurisation
recirculation of cooled air in the passenger compartment. It or under pressurisation on the refrigerant. It also has a
is important that you seal off any holes in the doors, floor, set of contacts for switching on an electric cooling fan
firewalls and roof etc. A small percentage of fresh air can on the condensing radiator (via a relay). The black and
be drawn into the unit through a length of 1 1/2in diameter green wires simply connect to your compressor as in the
flexible ducting from outside of the cockpit to the near wiring diagram. The blue wires are the fan switch. NOTE:
vicinity of the unit’s fans. If the system is being installed Depending on positioning and air flow, your condensing
into a new car by the builder it is recommended that radiator may not require a separate cooling fan. You will
installation is completed early in the build stage. only find out when the system is up and running. You
have the option to install a separate, independent cooling
INSTALLING THE EXPANSION VALVE. fan mounted on your condensing radiator which you can
Before mounting the underdash evaporator first mount the connect to the Trinary switch via a relay or, the Trinary
switch can control existing electric radiator fans again,
with its own relay. To install the Trinary switch remove one
hexagonal plug and screw in Trinary switch with the O ring
supplied. Tighten gently with spanner.
DRIER AND
TRINARY SWITCH
brass expansion valve as follows.
♦♦ Fit a #8 O ring to the #8 refrigerant outlet union on
the evaporator.
♦♦ Loosely screw on the expansion valve, orientating
the valve to the desired position for hose routing.
Tighten fitting MOUNTING THE DRIER The drier supplied with the Heat/
♦♦ Route the capillary tube with it’s coiled end to the #10 AC package is usually mounted on the forward bulkhead or
outlet union on the evaporator. any convenient position in the engine bay using a simple
♦♦ Using the little chrome spring clip supplied, clamp ‘U’ bracket. Check hose routing before finally choosing a
the coiled end or the capillary to the #10 outlet position.
orientating the coil at the nine o'clock position.
♦♦ Wrap and seal both pipes with the foam prestite tape MOST PRODUCTS
provided.
360° HAVE A
MOUNTING THE EVAPORATOR Mount the evaporator VIEW HIGH RESOLUTION
using the two mounting plates provided, with the condensate ONLINE 360 DEGREE VIEW
drain outlets at the bottom, the fan toward the front of the car ON OUR ONLINE
and the vent outlets facing the passengers. Cut the two ¼" SHOP
UNC bolts just long enough to screw through the mounting
brackets and fully into the sliding captive nuts on each side
of the evaporator casing. First mount the evaporator in mid DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE
position, tilting downward toward the front of the car 10 to HINTS and TIPS SECTION
15 degrees to ensure trouble-free condensate drainage. You
can later optimise the positioning when the hose and ducting
AT THE BACK OF THIS CATALOGUE
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A/C HOSE MEASURING AND CRIMPING MOUNTING THE CONDENSING RADIATOR
NOTE: We now offer a hose crimping service. For just We can supply a suitable condensing radiator that is
£50 we will collect your prepared hoses and unions, usually mounted in front of the cooling radiator. The twin
crimp them and send them back to you. Instructions will cooling fans are mounted behind the radiator, ‘pulling’
be sent out with every AC kit. air through both. Space the two radiators approximately
Your Universal Heat/AC package is supplied with 20mm apart with rubber or hard foam pillars.
an assortment of unions that are adequate for most TIP: Use heavy duty (10mm wide) ‘Tie-raps’ to secure
installations. Should you require additional straight or elbow the two radiators together. Pass a tie-rap through a hard
unions for your particular component layout we will be happy rubber washer then through the condensing radiator fins,
to supply them. through the spacing pillar, through the water radiator and
When installing and plumbing you AC system, it is important a final rubber washer. Cut the head from a second tie-
that all the hoses should be routed between components rap, slide it over the protruding end of the first and pull
along the line of the least stress so we recommend that you the whole sandwich tight. Repeat in each corner of the
pre-fit all unions and dummy-run all hoses using regular condensing radiator for a simple and secure fixing.
garden hose. Avoid tight turns close to components that will It is important that the Tie-raps are tight enough to prevent
put strain on the outlets. For obvious reasons, avoid running movement that may damage the matrixes.
a heater hose directly alongside a refrigerant hose - space IMPORTANT NOTE: When tightening the unions on the
them apart and insulate long runs, condenser and evaporator use two spanners so that the
Refer to the instruction diagram for the general routes and welded connections to the units are not stressed and
hose sizes. damaged.
• Push all the pieces of garden hose fully into the
ferrules, trimming them to length as you go.
• When you have settled on the optimum layout and
routing, measure the length of each piece of garden
hose and, noting that there are three different hose
sizes, order just as much refrigerant hose as you need.
• Replace the garden hose with the real stuff. It is
important to realise that, unlike heater hose, AC hose
is very strong and will not twist easily into shape. So it
is important, if you're using angled unions, that they are
crimped in exactly the same position on the hose as
they were in your mock-up on the vehicle.
• So, wrap masking tape around each end of each hose
right next to the union ferrule.
• Using a magic marker, mark a line on the tape and
the union ferrule as in the picture below, for accurate
alignment during crimping.
• Use Sellotape to keep the fittings on the hoses then
remove the hoses and fittings together and keeping
your magic marker lines aligned, box them up and send
them off to us for crimping.
• You could also number each joint on the hose and fitting
just in case they fall off.
HOSE
ORIENTATION
MARKS
CHARGING
PORT DRIER
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COMPRESSOR CONNECTING THE HEATER
It is possible that the engine you choose for your car will he heater control valve can be mounted anywhere provided
have been used in a vehicle fitted with air conditioning. the operating cable and control knob reaches a suitable
This means that, even if your own donor had no A/C, the mounting position. It makes sense, for safety reasons, to
block is probably drilled to accept standard compressor fit the valve outside of the cockpit area. Most engines will
mounting brackets and that standard pulleys and fan belts have a heater outlet union somewhere on the pressurised
are available from the vehicle manufacturer. (top hose) side of the engine. Connect this to the inlet side
However, if you choose to install our compressor of the heater control valve. Check the valve for correct flow
you’ll need to fabricate brackets for mounting and belt direction. Connect from the flow valve to the uppermost
adjustment. You could also require an additional crankshaft connection on the heater matrix on the under dash unit.
drive pulley groove. Our 'A' groove compressor has a twin Run the return line from the lower matrix connection to
groove pulley so you can juggle the alternator or power a union situated just before the water pump (usually in
steering pump drives and keep just a single groove crank the bottom hose).The fewer hot water connections in
pulley. A 'POLY V' pulley compressor is also available. the cockpit the better. Use good quality 5/8in (15mm)
Fan belts are measured around the outside circumference heater hose and fit two good quality Jubilee clips on each
so, if you measure around the pulleys with a wide tape connection. Re-tighten the hose clips after a few miles.
measure you should get an idea of the size you need.
When the clutch of an A/C compressor switches in there MOUNTING THE DASH VENTS AND ROUTING THE
is an immediate load on the engine. On smaller engines DUCT HOSE
this extra load may cause the engine revs to drop- possibly We can supply a range of face and demist vents to suit
stalling at tickover. To overcome this problem some your installation. You can install, for example, two eyeball
engine management systems automatically increase the vents positioned one on each side of the dash and one
tickover speed by a couple of hundred revs whenever rectangular vent at the base of the windscreen for de-mist.
the compressor cuts in. Your engine circuit diagram (see Or two or three small demist vents fed from a plenum
the relevant ‘Haynes’ manual) will point you in the right bonded to the underside of the dash. Cut and fit the large
direction. bore duct hose bearing in mind that flow will be enhanced
through a hose that is slightly stretched. Route the duct
hose ensuring that there are no kinks and a minimum of
sharp bends.
DASH PANEL
ORANGE
YELLOW
RED
THERMOSAT
EVAPORATOR TUBE.
INSERT 50mm TRINARY SWITCH
INTO FINS
OF COOLING OPERATING
MATRIX
SECURE WITH P
PRESSURES
CLIP & SEALANT LOW 2 Kg/cm²
MED 17 KG/cm²
HIGH 28 Kg/cm²
FAN MOTOR
SERVICE/CHARGE
PORTS
TRINARY SWITCH
ON DRIER
RED
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HEATING & VENTILATION #HEAT2 HEATER WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
CAR HEATER Requires hot water feed from your engine. FUSE
Here’s an even more compact version of our popular heater.
Only 10½" (270mm) wide x 4½" (127mm) high x 7½" A SWITCH
(190mm) front to back. And still with a massive maximum
IGN LIVE C
heat output of 4.3 KW!! - enough for a 4-seat saloon. Simple (POS) B
LESS
THAN
2 Kg
ALUMINIUM ANGLE Cuts easily with a hacksaw.
For making simple mounting brackets or joining long panels.
We can ship up to 2 mtrs length but smaller lengths are
cheaper to ship.3 sizes available:
15x15x1.5mm (5/8"x5/8"x1/16" ) #ALIAN1 £3 mtr (£3.60 inc vat)
25x25x3.1mm (1"x1"x1/8") #ALIAN2 £5 mtr (£6 inc vat)
38x38x6.5mm (1½"x1½"x1/4") #ALIAN3 £14 mtr (£16.80 inc vat)
VAT 20%
© ALL IMAGES AND ALL OTHER MATERIAL IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE
COPYRIGHT OF CAR BUILDER SOLUTIONS
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED AND MAY NOT BE
REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION
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5.2Kw CAR HEATER INCLUDING OUTLET PLENUM AND 3 SPEED SWITCH Requires hot water feed from your engine.
Here’s an even more powerful version of our popular heater. Simple plumbing - 15mm inlet and outlet. High efficiency core
matrix with aluminium fins. Three speed, double squirrel-cage
fan with 300mm fly leads Supplied with wiring, connectors,
in-line fuse and rotary control switch. Multiple mounting options
230mm
- horizontal, vertical or on it’s side. Easy to mount with simply-
fabricated brackets. Complete with a sealed,four-outlet plenum
with 2 x 63mm and 2 x 38mm outlets which you can open up
to suit your requirements for air distribution to cabin, dash and
screen. Two fan motors 12 volt 75 watt max. Air flow 350 m³/hr
max. Weight 2.6Kg. Instructions included.
#HEAT3 £140 (£168 inc vat)
FAN MOTOR SPEED WIRING
EARTH - Black
+12v LOW - Yellow
+12v MEDIUM - Red
+12v HIGH - Orange 118mm
278mm
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LIGHTWEIGHT HEATER WITH 3 SPEED FAN.
Heaters don't come much lighter than this little beauty. It
requires just a hot water feed from your engine and a 12 volt
supply.
Maximum dimensions 10" (255mm) wide x 4½" (115mm)
high x 7½" (190mm) from the front to the back, yet still has
a remarkable heat output of 4.3 KW. Inlet diameter 75mm.
Simple plumbing - 15mm inlet and outlet. Maximum air-flow
230 m³/hr through the deflecting vents on the front panel.
Four pin connector on 100mm fly lead.
Fan motor maximum current 5.8 Amps.
Weight just 1.5Kg. Noise level 63db.
WIRING ON 4 TERMINAL MULTI PIN MALE SPADE PLUG:.
NEG 12V - Black, SLOW - Yellow, MEDIUM - Red, FAST -
Orange.
Includes fan switch #SWFAN2
#HEAT7 £110 (£168 inc vat)
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COMPACT HEATER Requires hot water feed from your QUIET HEATER Yes - only 46db noise output - you can
engine. Here’s a single fan compact heater that measures hardly hear it. Requires hot water feed from your engine.
only 6¾" (170mm) wide x 5" (130mm) high x 9" (228mm) Supplied as shown below so it's ideal for maybe a secondary
front to back yet still has a remarkable heat output of 3.8 heater in the back of a limo, van or motorhome.
KW!! Simple plumbing - 15mm inlet and outlet. Maximum 12½" (320mm) wide x 6" (152mm) high x 5" (125mm) front
air-flow 170 m³/hr. High efficiency copper core matrix with to back. Heat output 5.5 KW. Maximum air flow 250 m³/hr.
aluminium fins. Three speed fan with 300mm fly lead and a Simple plumbing - 15mm inlet and outlet. High efficiency
4 pin connector plug Two 55m diameter outlet flanges are copper core matrix with aluminium fins. Two 100mm, two
riveted to the aluminium, removable front panel. This is fixed speed axial fans with 400mm fly leads Supplied with wiring,
to the main heater casing with four x M4 studs, allowing connectors, in-line fuse and rotary control switch. There are
multiple mounting options. Supplied with wiring, connectors, two moulded-in mounting brackets which are ideal for floor
in-line fuse and rotary control switch. Fan motor maximum mounting but you can easily fabricate some aluminium angle
current 4.5 Amps. Weight just 1.7Kg. brackets for other mounting options. Fan motor maximum
#HEAT4 £110 (£132 inc vat) current 2 amps. Weight 2Kg!!
FAN MOTOR SPEED WIRING #HEAT5 £110 (£132 inc vat)
EARTH - Black
+12v LOW - Yellow #HEAT5 HEATER WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
+12v MEDIUM - Red
+12v HIGH - Orange FUSE NEG BLACK
SWITCH
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HEATER MATRIX AND FAN KIT Are you struggling to find
a small heater the right size and shape to fit your car. Why
not make your own? Our heater matrix and fan kit comes
complete with fully detailed instructions and drawings with
pictures showing you how to fabricate your own casing.
INLET &
152mm 75mm
OUTLET
15mm O.D.
50mm
195mm
Here's the fan linked to the matrix with our #DCTHS75. You
can bend the ducting's reinforcing wire to form a rectangle
51mm shape that will fit inside the fan housing outlet. Bond it in
place with Polyurethane adhesive/sealant.
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ABS HEATER MATRIX CASE We've designed and BULKHEAD FLANGES Moulded ABS flanges for con-
produced this vacuum-formed, two part case for our heater necting duct hose to bulkheads, air boxes, filters, cooling
matrix. The outlet side has two 38mm spigots and two shrouds, air dams etc. All with 4 mounting holes (6mm).
63mm spigots - all supplied capped so you can open any Smaller 3 sizes have two locating tags for easy alignment
combination of them to suit your installation. The inlet side with pre-cut holes. Material thickness 2mm. Duct hose can
has one 75mm hose spigot for connecting to our fan with be fitted to inside or outside of spigot by bonding or ties.
75mm ducting. Simply cut the water inlet and outlet cut- 42mm O.D. spigot (51mm flange) #BHFLA42
aways on the side of your choice, wrap our #TRMR1 self- 49mm O.D spigot (57mm flange) #BHFLA49
adhesive foam strip around the matrix sides and slide it all 63mm O.D spigot (79mm flange) #BHFLA63
together. It takes just minutes. You can bond the two halves 74mm O.D spigot (86mm flange) #BHFLA74
together with a few blobs of Polyurethane adhesive / sealant All £5 each (£6 inc vat)
if you wish. Case size (excluding water inlet and outlet and
air inlet and outlet spigots) 205mm x 156mm x 80mm.
Weight of matrix and case (dry) 795gms.
#HMCASE £25 (£30 inc vat)
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DASH MOUNTED 15mm BRASS HEATER VALVE BRASS CABLE OPERATED 15mm HEATER VALVE
Great quality valve with moulded ABS mounting bracket. Powder-coated 1.2mm steel mounting bracket with integral
Bracket mounting centres 63mm (2 1/2"). Suitable for clip for securing outer cable. Glass-reinforced nylon actuator
dash thicknesses of between 1mm and 13mm. Will require arm with four cable mounting holes. 2 x self-tapping
washers or spacers to obtain optimum mounting height. mounting screws included. Mounting plate footprint 60mm x
Maximum bracket width 77mm. Maximum rear projection 80mm. Maximum height 43mm. CABLE NOT INCLUDED
43mm. Knob facia diameter 55mm. #BCOHV £26 (£31.20 inc vat)
#BHTVD £20 (£24 inc vat)
BOLT-IN HEATER
TAKE – OFF Brass
and plated steel. Sim-
ply bolts into a hole in
50mm or larger rubber
water hose. 5/8 in
(15mm) hose-tail.
#BOLTIN £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
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THREE SPEED FAN SWITCH Four position switch for our AXIAL FAN When space is short, weight must be kept
#HEAT3 heater. 20 amp contact rating with push-on knob down and you’re in need of some serious ventilation this
and shroud. Shroud diameter 55mm. Fits in an 11mm hole. little beauty could be the answer. At just 48mm diameter
1/4" spade terminals. #SWFAN2 £7.50 (£9 inc vat) and 60mm long it can be mounted directly behind one of
our eyeball vents. These incredible little 12 volt fans blast
a massive 22 cfm air flow. They’re made in Switzerland to
very high engineering standards, so cheap they ain’t.
#AXFAN £92.50 each (£111 inc vat)
POSITION CONNECTION
NOTE: SEE ARTICLE IN HINTS & TIPS SECTION
O NONE
I B + L +C
SILICONE
II B + M + C
AND PVC
III B + H + C DUCTING
AVAILABLE
FANSPEED CONVERSION SWITCH This clever, four
position switch allows you to convert a single speed
heater fan motor in to a three speed motor by introducing ELECTRIC DEMIST HEATER Now you can have front
a resistor coil in switch speed positions two and three. screen demisting without the hassle of plumbing-in a hot
Mounts through a 12mm hole in a panel up to 3mm thick. water powered heater. This neat little unit has a moulded
Bezel diameter 54mm. Rear projection 45mm. 1/4" spade ABS case with an electric fan and a 168 watt 12 volt heater
terminals. WIRING: Terminal B - 12 V + supply. Terminal M element. Simply cut a rectangular hole in your dash top and
- To fan motor live. Terminal C - To dashboard fan warning bond the unit underneath (shown below). IVA compliance
light. Connect 12 V earth to fan motor as usual. Maximum may depend upon your particular installation and may
20 Amp load. require more than one unit. Size 65mm x 193mm x 87mm
IMPORTANT: THE RESISTOR COILS AT THE REAR OF with swivel base. #DEMST £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
THIS SWITCH WILL GET VERY HOT AND COULD MELT Shown below fitted to a panel and finished with our
ANY NEARBY PLASTIC. ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE ALUMINIUM ESCUTCHEON #AE95X50 £5 (£6 inc vat)
SPACE AND CLEARANCE AROUND THE BACK OF THE NOTE: We do not recommend ducting the airflow from this unit.
SWITCH. #FANSPD £25 (£30 inc vat)
M C
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DASH VENTS
DASH VENTS Rocking vanes and rotating top. These are
very nice. Fitted as standard equipment to Italian Supercars.
70mm dia. with 50mm hose spigot. Fits in a 62mm hole
EYEBALL DASH VENTS Ideal face vents. 69mm diameter.
#VENT6 £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
Swivelling directional vane. 2 piece screw-together design
that fits through a 63mm hole. Our 63mm ducting is a push
fit on the tapered rear housing.
BLACK #VENT2 £14 each (£16.80 inc vat)
CHROME #VENT3 £14 each (£16.80 inc vat)
LIGHTWEIGHT
DUCTING
AVAILABLE
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RECTANGULAR VENT 145mm x 52mm. Has a rocking in- 84mm ROCKING VANE DASH VENTS Great for face or
sert with six rocking directional flaps. A knurled thumbwheel demist vents. Swivelling directional vane. 84mm maximum
rotates the vent bank allowing full range of air flow. Snaps diameter. Snaps into a 76mm hole. Our 63mm ducting is
into a 122 x 49mm hole. Two 3mm countersunk mounting a push fit on the inlet spigot. Ducting can be bonded or
holes @ 126mm centres. Ideal for de-mist and-or dash. secured with cable tie.
#VENT10 BLACK #VENT15 £8 each (£9.60 inc vat)
£8.50 each (£10.20 inc vat) CHROME BEZEL #VENT16 £10 each (£12 inc vat)
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DEMIST VENT Mounts over a rectangular cut-out in SMALLER DEMIST PLENUMS Smaller versions of our
your dash top. Ideal for use with our demist plenums. Size popular Demist Plenum for when there is less space under
236mm x 30mm. #VENT9 £6 (£7.20 inc vat) your dash. Single 35mm (1 3/8" ) inlet is supplied capped
and is offset towards one end. 38mm ID ducting can be
bonded directly to the inlet with Polyurethane adhesive /
Sealant. The inlet can also be cut to accept smaller hoses
or ducting. Width 51mm including the 7mm fixing flange all
round. Height 52mm including the inlet. 2 lengths available
170mm LONG #DEMPL170 £10 (£12 inc vat)
250mm LONG #DEMPL250 £10 (£12 inc vat)
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‘Y’ SPLITTER VENTS moulded ABS 'Y' ducts for splitting and directing ventilation airflow within the cockpit. Some have a
cable-operated internal butterfly flap with an external actuator arm that can completely close one outlet or proportion airflow
between two outlets. CONTROL CABLE NOT INCLUDED
A. 2 @ 39mm outlets and 1 @ 60mm outlet NO BUTTERFLY #DEMY3960 £15 (£18 inc vat)
B. 3 @ 39mm outlets WITH BUTTERFLY #DEMY39 £15 (£18 inc vat)
C. 3 @ 50mm outlets WITH BUTTERFLY #DEMY50 £15 (£18 inc vat)
D. 3 @ 60mm outlets WITH BUTTERFLY #DEMY60 £15 (£18 inc vat)
BUTTERFLY FULLY CLOSED BUTTERFLY ALMOST CLOSING
LEFT OUTLET RIGHT OUTLET
39mm
A 39mm
1 1/2" 1 1/2"
60mm
2 1/2"
C
ACTUA
D
B
ARM
39mm 50 mm 60mm
1 1/2" 2" 2 1/2"
DEMIST ‘Y’ SPLITTER VENT with BUTTERFLY Cleverly PUSH-PULL CABLE We’ve been asked for these many
moulded ABS splitter that fits our 63mm (2½") ducting. times so we’ve had some made. For heater controls, choke,
Manually operated butterfly can close or open one leg for bonnet or boot release and even remote seat adjustment.
simple demist on/off control. Overall size 110mm x 96mm x Solid piano wire inner cable 6ft 6in long inside a low friction
100mm high. #DEMY £25 (£30 inc vat) outer 6ft long. Plain black Bakelite knob. Mounts through a
10mm diameter hole. Suitable for up to 6mm thick panels.
#PPC £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
KNOB DIAMETER
19mm
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BULKHEAD FLANGES Moulded ABS flanges for con- DUCTING REDUCERS Moulded ABS, For joining different
necting duct hose to bulkheads, air boxes, filters, cooling diameters of ducting.
shrouds, air dams etc. All with 4 mounting holes (6mm). Ducting can be glued, cable tied or hose-clipped.
Smaller 3 sizes have two locating tags for easy alignment Diameter 76mm. Length 59mm
with pre-cut holes. Material thickness 2mm. Duct hose can Wall thickness 2.4mm.
be fitted to inside or outside of spigot by bonding or ties. 60mm to 40mm #DRED6040 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
42mm O.D. spigot (51mm flange) #BHFLA42 50mm to 40mm #DRED5040 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
49mm O.D spigot (57mm flange) #BHFLA49
63mm O.D spigot (79mm flange) #BHFLA63
74mm O.D spigot (86mm flange) #BHFLA74
All £5 each (£6 inc vat)
78mm
53mm
63mm
43mm I.D. 38mm I.D.
POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE/SEALANT
A universal wonder product for the car builder. Our BLEED VALVE Great for getting air out of those
Polyurethane adhesive/sealant comes in a tube and is troublesome heater circuits. Straight joiner with a built-in
dispensed using a regular mastic gun. It is firm enough to brass bleed valve opened with a knurled thumb screw.
form beads so has excellent gap-filling properties and cures Made from glass reinforced nylon. Fits in a 16mm (5/8")
to a tough rubbery finish. Use it to bond panels together hose. Overall length 65mm.
or to the chassis. Can be thinned to paint a border around 16mm (5/8") BLEED VALVE #BLEEDV £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
inside of windows prior to bonding. 19mm (3/4") BLEED VALVE #BLEEDV19 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
Will stick almost anything to anything at half the price of
some equivalent products. Includes nozzle.
BLACK #POLY £7.50 cartridge (£9 inc vat)
WHITE #POLYW £7.50 cartridge (£9 inc vat)
BLACK
38mm (1½") #SDBK38 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
51mm (2") #SDBK51 £20 (£24 inc vat)
63mm (2½") #SDBK63 £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
76mm (3") #SDBK76 £24 (£28.80 inc vat)
83mm (3¼") #SDBK83 £26 (£31.20 inc vat)
SEE HINTS AND TIPS SECTION FOR CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
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WOVEN STAINLESS GRILLE MESH
ALUMINIUM DUCTING Convoluted spiral wound ducting for
heater vents and air box inlets. Very flexible and will retain
its shape when curved. Supplied in compressed lengths -
Two mesh pitch sizes each in two sheet sizes. For grilles,
1/2 Mtr (200mm) or 1 Mtr (400mm). Just pull to stretch it to
vents etc. Can be cut with good snips, cutting disc or wire
length.
cutters.
HALF METRE 40mm (1 9/16") #ALIDCT40 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
1mm Wire diameter x 6mm Aperture size (left)
HALF METRE 50mm (2") #ALIDCT50 £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
600mm x 600mm #SSMESH1 £30 (£36 inc vat)
HALF METRE 60mm (2 3/8") #ALIDCT60 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
1200mm x 300mm #SSMESH2 £30 (£36 inc vat)
1.6mm Wire diameter x 11mm Aperture size (right)
ONE METRE 40mm (1 9/16") #ALIDCT401M £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
600mm x 600mm #SSMESH3 £36 (£43.20 inc vat)
ONE METRE 50mm (2") #ALIDCT501M £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
1200mm x 300mm #SSMESH4 £36 (£43.20 inc vat)
ONE METRE 60mm (2 3/8") #ALIDCT601M £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
FLATTENED EXPANDED
85mm I.D. HEAT
ALUMINIUM MESH
Perfect for radiator grilles and air vents. You’ve seen regular
SHRINK Adhesive
expanded mesh but this has been put through an extra set
Lined. Shrinks down
of rollers to flatten the mesh - Much nicer!!
to 25mm I.D.
Two mesh sizes available in two sheet sizes:
Sold per 75mm (3")
Material 0.9mm thick, width 1.3mm, aperture 7 x 3.5mm
Just ask if you want
Sheet size: 600 x 600mm #AM11 £20 (£24 inc vat)
more than 75mm in
Sheet size 300 x 1200mm #AM12 £20 (£24 inc vat)
one piece.
#HS8525
Material 0.9mm thick, width 1.8mm, aperture 14 x 5mm
£2.50 per 75mm.
Sheet size 600 x 600mm #AM21 £20 (£24 inc vat)
(£4.20 inc vat)
Sheet size 300 x 1200mm #AM22 £20 (£24 inc vat)
CRAFT KNIFE If there's one tool that you'll use every day
it's probably a craft knife. So, it makes sense to have a
good one. This one feels safe and substantial in your hands
because it's made from die-cast zinc alloy. It has a plated
steel blade guide and uses 8-segment snap-off replaceable
blades. Supplied with a pack of 10 carbon steel blades.
Knife length closed 155mm. Weight 150gm.
#KNIFE £5 (£6 inc vat)
7 x 3.5 14 x 5
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ALUMINIUM LOUVRE PANELS A range of panels pressed PLASTIC LOUVRE PANELS Tough black moulded panels
from 0.8mm natural finish aluminium sheet. Can be riveted with deep louvers for maximum air flow. 4mm fixing hole in
to your bonnet or side panels for additional engine bay each corner. 315 x 70mm x 17mm high. #PLP1 £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
ventilation. Each louver pressing measures 88mm x 15mm x
1
6.4mm high. 3mm fixing holes. 5 Panel Sizes available.
1. 304 x 304mm #LP1 £10 (£12 inc vat)
2. 240 x 240mm #LP2 £6.50 (£7.80 inc vat)
3. 240 x 163mm #LP3 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
4. 240 x 88mm #LP4 £5 (£6 inc vat)
5. 304 x 108mm #LP5 £6 (£7.20 inc vat) 2. 315 x140mm x 17mm high. #PLP2 £10 (£12 inc vat)
2
5 1
3.156 x140mm x 17mm high. #PLP3 £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
3
2
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ALUMINIUM MESH VENTS Great for body ventilation on any
panel - bonnet, wings, Fury exhaust sills etc. 1 mm precision This example
cut aluminium frames with expanded aluminium mesh inserts. shows how a
Will form to curved surfaces. Mesh can be cut with strong customer has
scissors. Pre-drilled for fixing with 3mm rivets. Holes can be fitted our
countersunk for flush finish with countersunk rivets. ALIVNT1
200mm x 120mm #ALIVNT1 £14 (£16.80 inc vat) onto a
400mm x 120mm #ALIVNT2 £20 (£24 inc vat) concave
600mm x 120mm #ALIVNT3 £28 (£33.60 inc vat) body
3mm C’sunk rivets #RVT3C £1.50 pack 50 (£1.80 inc vat) panel with
3mm Dome head rivets #RVT3D £1.50 pack 50 (£1.80 inc vat) countersunk
3mm rivets.
He has
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ALUMINIUM ESCUTCHEONS
Great for ventilation, decorative
64mm OD, 38mm ID
surrounds, switch bezels, vent #AE6438 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
facias etc. 1 mm thick precision cut
aluminium. Sized for many of our
popular products.
NOTE: CLOSE TO ACTUAL SIZE
IF PRINTED ON A4 PAPER
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AIR INLET PAIR Just cut a 3 inch hole in your panel and fit SIDE LOUVER VENTS Moulded ABS. Handed pair.
the two parts of this vent on either side. Drill through the six 230mm x 105mm (9" x 4") Mount on inside or outside of your
fixing holes and connect your duct hose for brake cooling, panel with the double sided tape supplied or rivet them on.
cockpit ventilation, engine induction etc. Chrome Body. Can be painted. BLACK #SIDVNTB £8 pair (£9.60 inc vat)
Aluminium mesh. Overall diameter 100mm Accepts 75mm
ducting. Available with
CHROME RING #AIRINC (not the best chrome we’ve seen,
but OK) £10 pair (£12 inc vat)
SHOWN HERE
MOUNTED ON THE
INSIDE OF THE PANEL
IVA OK
& dry paper and soapy water. Regular acrylic or two-pack
primer are OK, but for best results use a specialist plastic
primer (see our paints section) and plasticiser in your top
coat. Always be aware of ventilation and fire hazards when
using solvent based products.
GREAT ONLINE
SHIPPING
DEALS
IF YOU ORDER ONLINE,
COURIER DELIVERY
TO UK MAINLAND
IS ONLY £6 + vat
or
FREE
IF YOU SPEND OVER £100
(not inc. vat)
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STEEL VENT Tough, pressed, 1.2mm thick steel vent, satin NACA DUCTS & AIR SCOOP Vacuum moulded ABS.
black powder coated with steel wire mesh inlet/outlet. Width Can be riveted or bonded to body either inside or outside.
at front 156mm, width at rear 114mm, front to back 233mm, Material thickness approximately 1.7mm. Dimensions do
height 44mm. Bottom flange internal depth 5mm. Flange not include the flange. Flange width approx 15 to 20mm.
width 15mm. Opening size 79mm x 32mm.Weight 329 gms. 1. NACA 210mm (9") BLACK 210mm long x 40mm high x
Available in left or right hand versions. 155mm wide. #NACA1B £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
LEFT HAND #SVNTLH £16 each (£19.20 inc vat) 2. NACA 165mm (6") BLACK 165mm long x 21mm high x
RIGHT HAND (shown) #SVNTRH £16 each (£19.20 inc vat) 115mm wide. #NACA2B £10 (£12 inc vat)
PAIR #SVNTPR £32 (£38.40 inc vat)
3. SCOOP BLACK 145mm long x 45mm high
x 70mm wide. #AIRSCP £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
1&2
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CHART IN BACK PAGES
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RAM-AIR DUCTS 66mm DUCTS x 2 (120mm maximum O.D.) and
1 yard of aluminium ducting. #RAM66 £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
COLD AIR RAM DUCTS Beautiful lightweight spun
Aluminium vents. Bond into the bodywork to duct cold air
direct to your intake manifold or brakes.
45mm
RAM96
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
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COCKPIT VENTILATORS have a clear view in your mirrors.
Mark the centre of the proposed hole and, using a sharp
COCKPIT VENTILATORS Latest 200mph version. Super- pair of dividers, scribe a circle of the exact size.
clear, lightweight Polycarbonate. These aircraft-specification If you have a fly-cutter, drill the correct size pilot hole.
vents are simply installed for adjustable, forced ventilation. Choose a slow speed, lubricate the cut with a little paraffin
Swivel round 180 degrees for extraction. Slightly domed and cut half way through your panel.
3½" diameter. Fits into a 3¼" hole. Suitable for panels be-
tween 2mm and 6mm in thickness.
Surprisingly effective. #CVNTL £18 pair (£21.60 inc vat)
Turn over the panel and carefully cut through from the
other side. Remove the sharp corners with a piece of fine
wet & dry. If you don’t have a flycutter carefully drill a series
of 2mm holes close together, just inside your scribed line.
Remove the sharp cutting edges of the drill with a stone so
that the drill ‘scrapes’ the hole rather than cutting it. This
will prevent the drill grabbing the material and cracking as it
breaks through.
MINI COCKPIT VENTS Use a needle file or junior hacksaw blade to carefully join
Back in stock. These tough all the holes and remove the centre disc.
little Polycarbonate vents With a file or flap wheel in an electric drill, carefully clean
just snap into a 2" hole in up the hole close to your scribed line. Don’t rush the job
Perspex or GRP panels. and make the hole too big or the Snapvent will rattle
They can be rotated around and won’t stay in position. Gradually enlarge the
for forced ventilation or hole, trying the Snapvent each time. A perfectly fitting vent
extraction. should be just tight enough to stay where you put it but
#CVNTS £15 pair (£18 inc vat)
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Our cockpit ventilators offer a neat and simple solution to
the age old problem of cockpit ventilation in closed-top
sports and racing cars. Made from tough, crystal clear
Polycarbonate they can easily be fitted to any flat or slightly
curved cockpit panel. Effectively scooping in some of the
slip-stream from around the car, Snapvents will stay in
any position from fully open to closed or can be swivelled
around 180 degrees to become efficient extractors of
cockpit air.
Snapvents do just that - they snap into a 3 1/4 inch hole
and are securely held in a chosen position. should easily open, close and rotate.
To fit the Snapvent first use a sharp modelling knife to trim
There are several ways to cut a large hole in acrylic panels any moulding flash from around the sealing face of the vent
and it’s usually much easier to remove the panel from the that may prevent it from sitting perfectly flat on your panel.
car if possible. Likewise, remove any moulding flash from the little notch at
It makes sense to test your cutting method on a piece of the outer end of the sidewall rib – This locates in the edge
scrap material first. of your hole.
Determine the position of your Snapvent, bearing in mind From the outside of the panel ease the vent through the
that in the closed position the vent walls protrude into the hole, squeezing the two ends of the sidewalls together and
cockpit approximately 1 inch. Also check that you will still locating the Acrylic panel notch at the rear of the vent.
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AIR FILTERS STAINLESS MESH DUAL CONE AIR FILTER Extra fine
stainless mesh. Fully washable. No paper element. Chrome
REMOTE CARBON FIBRE CANISTER AIR FILTER end plates. Very free flowing. Supplied with adapter rings
Real carbon fibre air filter canister with removable black to fit - 60mm, 65mm, 70mm and 77mm diameter tube.
ABS end caps. Fine, free-flowing, washable, stainless mesh Stainless hose clip. Overall size 150mm x 150mm.
cone inside. Vortex-enhancing polished chrome cap in inlet #SSFIL £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
end. To ensure cold air intake, mount the filter anywhere
in your engine bay and connect using pieces of the 75mm
diameter convoluted aluminium ducting supplied. Set of
3 rubber adapter/reducing sleeves for connection to your
inlet manifold (75mm to 60mm, 75mm to 65mm,and 75mm
to 70mm) and 3 hose clips. Includes lightweight stainless
mounting band and stainless pinch bolt. 130mm diameter x
200mm case size. #CARBFIL £45 (£54 inc vat)
UP TO 450 bhp
1 METRE OF
75mm ALUMINIUM
DUCTING INCLUDED
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S.U. PANCAKE AIR FILTERS Case made from mirror- BREATHER FILTER Chrome with cotton and mesh filter
chromed steel. Washable foam filter, flattened, expanded 56mm diameter x 48mm high (70mm including inlet rubber).
mesh rings inside and out and bright plated fittings. Size Very nicely made, with stainless hose clip. Ideal for use with
139mm diameter, 25mm thick. Weight 330gms. our oil catch tanks and engine breather systems. Washable.
For 1¼" SU's (33mm main hole and 13mm vacuum hole. Choice of inlet diameter (will expand a few mm's).
#SUFIL114 £11 (£13.20 inc vat) 10mm #BFIL10 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
For 1½" SU's (35mm main hole and 13mm vacuum hole) 12mm #BFIL12 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
#SUFIL112 £11 (£13.20 inc vat) 15mm #BFIL15 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
25mm #BFIL25 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
12 mm
LOWER ONE
SEAL WAY
VALVE
PUMP ONLY (115 Litres per minute.) CONTROLLER ONLY for PUMP AND FAN This is a cockpit-
For engines up to 7 ltrs. Flow rate of 115 ltrs per minute. mounted, digital module that will control an electric water pump
Pack contains: and an electric cooling fan (via a relay - not supplied). It is
1 x Electric pump with 38mm inlet and outlet supplied with an in-line sensor housing to fit into your top hose
4 x 35mm to 41mm hose adapters and a temperature sensor which screws into the housing. Pack
11 x Wiring harness and relay. Hose clips. contains:
#EWP115ONLY £175 (£210 inc vat) 1 x Electronic controller, 1 x Temperature sensor (1/4"NPT)
1 x 35mm OD hose joiner
2 x 35mm to 41mm hose reducers
1 x Wiring harness, 1 x remote LED indicator
Pack of hose clips and fixings.
#EWPCON1 £136 (£163.20 inc vat)
VAT 20%
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19mm
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MAGNETIC DRIVE WATER PUMP Here's a powerful little INFRARED THERMOMETER Perhaps the most useful
12 volt pump with 16mm inlet and outlet.Tough, glass- diagnostic tool in your toolbox. We’ve used one of these for
reinforced moulded body with stainless steel internals. years whenever we’ve had engine cooling or combustion
Ideal for water / antifreeze circulation. problems. Just point it at each manifold branch at engine
Temperature range -40ºC to+100ºC. start up to see if they’re all the same temperature. Or
Manufactured for continuous duty. aim it at your hoses and radiator to see exactly how your
Flow rate: 15 Ltrs / min. cooling system is performing. Change from Centigrade
Pressure: 0.1 Bar to Fahrenheit with the push of a button. Another button
Current drain: 1.6 Amps switches on the display Backlight and another switches
250mm long flyleads. on a Laser Pointer that shows you exactly the point of
Supplied with anodised aluminium mounting bracket. measurement. Measuring range –20ºC and 200ºC.
NOT SUITABLE FOR FUELS, OILS, SOLVENTS or ACIDS Takes a PP3 9 Volt battery (Not included.)
NOT SELF-PRIMING. Be sure to mount in a position where #INFRA £36 (£43.20 inc vat)
pump is always flooded.
We recommend mounting with the outlet pointing upwards to
allow self-bleeding of trapped air.
Maximum dry running time 30 minutes.
Weight 650 gms.
WPMAG #WPMAG £70 (£84 inc vat)
INLET
OUTLET
GREAT ONLINE
SHIPPING
DEALS
IF YOU ORDER ONLINE,
COURIER DELIVERY
TO UK MAINLAND
IS ONLY £6 + vat
or
FREE
IF YOU SPEND OVER £100
(not inc. vat)
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HEADER TANKS HEADER/BREATHER TANK KIT. Ideally suited to smaller
engines. Beautifully TiG welded aluminium pressure tank.
HEADER TANKS Beautifully TiG welded aluminium. Half-fill the tank with coolant and mount at the highest
15mm outlet. 6mm bleed inlet. (shown capped). 8mm point in your cooling system to ensure your cooing system
overflow outlet in neck. All 100mm diameter cylinder. remains filled at all times and temperatures. Prevents air
HORIZONTAL with BOTTOM MOUNTS Overall size 190 x locks and leaves room for expansion. Size 200mm high x
140mm x 160mm high. #HTHB £94 (£112.80 inc vat) 60mm diameter (including outlet and cap). 8mm inlets and
outlets. Supplied with 2 metres of silicone hose, bracket,
mounting bolts, hose clips, 8mm hose tail, 1.1 Bar (16lb)
pressure cap, small valve-less replacement cap (fits many
Japanese and motorcycle systems). This system can be
used in conjunction with our in-line temp sender housing
fitted in the bottom hose, using the hose-tail (⅛" NPT)
supplied in the kit. #BREATH £45 (£54 inc vat).
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EXPANSION TANK ROUND ALUMINIUM EXPANSION TANK Tig welded
construction with 70mm diameter, screw-on, knurled cap.
RECTANGULAR ALUMINIUM EXPANSION TANK Tank diameter 90mm. Overall height, including unions
Tig welded construction with 40mm diameter, screw-on, 215mm. Welded-on bracket width 130mm for bulkhead
knurled cap. Size: Width including brackets 170 mm, front mounting. Two, 7mm mounting holes at 116mm centres.
to back 75mm, Height 182mm. Capacity 1.4ltrs. Welded-on Two 7/16" unf threaded,10mm hosetail unions with 'O' rings,
brackets for bulkhead mounting with 7mm holes at 143mm screw into welded threaded bosses in the bottom of the
centres. 1/4" (7mm) overflow outlet on neck. 1/4" (7mm) tank. One has a welded 130mm long, internal aluminium
inlet in side at bottom. Supplied in natural aluminium finish tube (see pics). Capacity 800ml. Supplied with 2 x 10mm
but you can polish to a mirror finish. Weight 542 gm. barb fittings. Weight 520 gm. #AEXPAN2 £68 (£81.60 inc vat)
#AEXPAN £68 (£81.60 inc vat)
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EXPANSION TANK With moulded ABS mounting bracket ALUMINIUM RADIATOR A beautifully made, all aluminium
and 8mm inlet. FULL and LOW markings. 0.75 Ltr capacity radiator with 32mm inlet and outlet. Width - 360mm (14"),
to ’FULL’ mark. Use with header tank on cooling systems Height (including cap and bottom mounts - 460mm (18"),
that have overflow problems. Size 130mm x 130mm x Thickness (not ncluding inlet and outlet or mounts) 55mm (2
90mm thick. It has an internal tube attached to the inlet that 1/8"). Mini pressure cap supplied 1.1 bar (15 psi). Four, M6
reaches down to the bottom of the tank Vented cap. threaded aluminium mounting pillars weldeds on rear of the
#EXPAN £14 (£16.80 inc vat) top and bottom tanks. Two 11mm diameter locating posts
on the bottom and one on the top. Nylon threaded drain tap.
8mm overflow on rad neck. Will easily accept one of our 12"
(or smaller) fans. Weight 2.4 Kg. #AR1 £80 (£96 inc vat)
IN-LINE RADIATOR FILLER NECKS. Beautifully CNC’d CHROME RAD CAPS Standard reach 15lb caps but with
neck, with overflow outlet, TiG welded to a beaded chrome plating. In truth, it's more like Satin Chrome than
aluminium tube. Simply cut your top hose and fit it in-line polished chrome but they're more bling than the zinc plated
for ‘highest point’ filling and bleeding. Radiator cap not ones.
included. All 150mm long. RUBBER UPPER SEAL #CHRADCAPR £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
25mm (for small pressure cap) #INF25 £30 (£36 inc vat) STEEL UPPER SEAL #CHRADCAPS £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
25mm
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LONG REACH RADIATOR CAP (left) Rubber upper and
lower seal. Long reach. 15 lb pressure. Seal to seal 26mm.
#RCLRR £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
LONG REACH RADIATOR CAP (middle) Spring steel
upper seal. Long reach. 15 lb pressure. Seal to seal 26mm.
#RCLRS £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
STANDARD
REACH 19mm
LONG REACH
26mm
LARGE BRASS FILLER NECK Accepts standard, short
reach pressure caps like our #RADCAPR & #RADCAPS
Pressed brass with soldered-in, beaded, 8mm overflow
outlet. Maximum diameter 56mm. Spigot diameter 30mm.
Overall height 26mm. Material thickness 0.8mm.
#BFNL £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
POLISHED STAINLESS PRESSURE RELIEVING 13lb
30 mm
RADIATOR CAP Standard reach. Rubber upper and lower
seals. No more scalded hands or hot water fountains in
your engine
bay. Just lift the
lever to relieve
pressure in your
cooling system
before you take
the cap off. SMALL ALUMINIUM FILLER NECK Accepts smaller,
#RCPR Japanese and continental type pressure caps like our
£13 (£15.60 inc vat) #RADCAPM Pressed aluminium with welded-in, beaded,
8mm overflow outlet. Maximum diameter 44mm. Spigot
diameter 21.2mm. Overall height 21mm. 1mm material
thickness. #AFNS £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
21.2 mm
COOLANT HOSE
All leg lengths are 100mm (4")
12mm (½") (20mm OD) #HSH9012 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
STRAIGHT HOSE 1 METRE LENGTHS Woven reinforce- 15mm (5/8") (22mm OD) #HSH9015 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
ment. Strong & flexible. High temperature (up to 135ºC) and 19mm (¾") (25mm OD) #HSH9019 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
burst resistance. Supplied in 1 Metre lengths. Sizes are I.D. 25mm (1") (34mm OD) #HSH9025 £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
25mm (1") (31mm OD) #HOS25 £11 (£13.20 inc vat) 32mm (1¼") (42mm OD) #HSH9032 £3.75 (£4.50 inc vat)
32mm (1¼") (39mm OD) #HOS32 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) 38mm (1½") (48mm OD) #HSH9038 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
35mm (13/8") (43mm OD) #HOS35 £13 (£15.60 inc vat) 45mm (1¾") (56mm OD) #HSH9045 £5 (£6 inc vat)
38mm (1½") (46mm OD) #HOS38 £13 (£15.60 inc vat) 51mm (2") (61mm OD) #HSH9050 £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
45mm (1¾") (54mm OD) #HOS45 £14.50 (£17.40 inc vat)
50mm (2") (60mm OD) #HOS50 £19.50 (£23.40 inc vat)
57mm (2¼") (63mm OD) #HOS57 £23.50 (£28.20 inc vat)
60mm (2 3/8") (70mm OD) #HOS60 £30 (£36 inc vat)
75mm (3") (88mm OD) #HOS75 £33 (£39.60 inc vat)
FLEXIBLE
38mm ID x 890mm long (44mm OD) #VU385 £19 (£22.80 inc vat)
50mm ID x 432mm long (58mm OD) #VU50 £12.50 (£15 inc vat)
600mm or
500mm
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32mm WIGGLY HOSE Overall length if straight 530mm. 180º 32mm HOSE This neat hose could prove invaluable
This very useful hose could solve several problems at one when designing a compact DIY cooling system. Free-
stroke in a custom cooling system design. 32mm ID at each flowing 32mm ID in a tight 180 degree sweep measuring
end and around 30mm ID if cut anywhere along it’s length just 120mm (4 ¾") across. #H18032 £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
but will still easily fit over a 32mm OD aluminium tube (as
shown in the picture below) Can be cut into at least two 45º
bends and a tight 90º as shown in the examples below.
#H32WIG £15 (£18 inc vat)
THIS 85mm
MAKES ALL THESE
CRAFT KNIFE If there's one tool that you'll use every day
it's probably a craft knife. So, it makes sense to have a
good one. This one feels safe and substantial in your hands
because it's made from die-cast zinc alloy. It has a plated
steel blade guide and uses 8-segment snap-off replaceable
blades. Supplied with a pack of 10 carbon steel blades.
Knife length closed 155mm. Weight 150gm.
NEW BLEED HOSE 38mm ID one end and 32mm ID #KNIFE £5 (£6 inc vat)
the other end. Knurled nylon bleed valve is on a 45º bend
near the 38mm end. Can be cut and joined with a 32mm
aluminium joiner to offer a variety of shapes.
#H38BLEED £15 (£18 inc vat)
T I DY U P
YO U R
ENGINE
B AY
HOSES
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AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT HOSE
HARD NYLON TUBE
Also suitable for oil, fuel or coolant.
8mm O.D. 1mm wall
DASH 6 (5/16"ID, 3/4" OD) #ACHO6 £7.50 mtr (£6.60 inc vat)
thickness.
DASH 8 (13/32"ID, 7/8"OD) #ACHO8 £9.50 mtr (£7.80 inc vat)
#NYLHO8
DASH 10 (1/2"ID, 1"OD) #ACHO10 £9.50 mtr (£9 inc vat)
£2 mtr (£2.40 inc vat)
VACUUM
OIL HOSE Excellent quality Gates hose. Resistant to all oils.
Fabric reinforced. Max working pressure shown.
10mm I.D.(18mm OD) 110bar #OILHO10 £7 mtr (£8.40 inc vat)
13mm I.D (20mm OD) 60bar #OILHO13 £8 mtr (£9.60 inc vat)
CLEAR PVC HOSE Soft PVC Hose. Good resistance to 16mm I.D (27mm OD) 40bar #OILHO16 £9 mtr (£10.80 inc vat)
ageing. Suitable for non pressure applications. Temperature 18mm I.D (28mm OD) 33bar #OILHO19 £11 mtr (£13.20 inc vat)
range -15ºC to +60ºC. 6 sizes:
3mm ID (6mm OD) #WTUB2 £1.50 mtr (£1.80 inc vat)
5mm ID (8mm OD) #WTUB £1.75 mtr (£2.10 inc vat)
6mm ID (9mm OD) #PVC6 £2 mtr (£2.40 inc vat)
8mm ID (11 mm OD) #PVC8 £2 mtr (£2.40 inc vat)
10mm ID (12.7mm OD) #PVC10 £2.50 mtr (£3 inc vat)
12mm ID (15mm OD) #PVC12 £2.50 mtr (£3 inc vat)
STAINLESS BRAIDED OIL HOSE Rubber hose with
embedded NBR woven polyester braiding. Woven stainless
steel braiding over the outside. Suitable for all motor oils.
Operating temperature range from -40ºC to +125ºC.
12mm I.D. (19mm OD) Working pressure 60 bar (840 psi)
#SBOILHO12 £13 per metre (£15.60 inc vat)
15mm I.D. (23mm OD) Working pressure 40 bar (560 psi)
#SBOILHO15 £16 per metre (£19.20 inc vat)
19mm I.D. (27mm OD) Working pressure 33 bar (460 psi)
#SBOILHO19 £18 per metre (£21.60 inc vat)
SEE OUR HINTS AND TIPS SECTION FOR
CUTTING SUGGESTIONS
IGNITION ADVANCE
VACUUM TUBING VACUUM
Thick walled black rubber.
Won’t collapse.
1/8" I.D., 3/8" O.D.
#VACAD
£6 mtr (£7.20 inc vat)
ALL
100mm
LONG
ALL
100mm
LEG
LENGTH
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HEAVY DUTY HEAVY DUTY 90º BENDS
90 DEG ELBOW WITH 100mm (4in) LEGS
BLUE SILICONE HOSE 15mm (5/8") (26mm OD) #HDSIL1590 £4 £4.80 inc vat)
Higher burst pressure, thicker wall, 5-ply construction 19mm (¾") (29mm OD) #HDSIL1990 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
and harder wearing. 25mm (1") (36mm OD) #HDSIL2590 £5 (£6 inc vat)
STRAIGHT 1 METRE LENGTHS 32mm (1¼" ) (43mm OD) #HDSIL3290 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
8mm (5/16") (18mm OD) #HDSIL8 £9 (£10.80 inc vat) 38mm (1½") (48mm OD) #HDSIL3890 £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
10mm (3/8") (20mm OD) #HDSIL10 £10 (£12 inc vat) NOTE: LEG LENGTH IS MEASURED FROM THE
13mm (½") (23mm OD) #HDSIL13 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) CENTRE-LINE OF ONE LEG TO THE END OF THE OTHER
16mm (5/8") (26mm OD) #HDSIL16 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
19mm (¾") (30mm OD) #HDSIL19 £15 (£18 inc vat)
25mm (1") (36mm OD) #HDSIL25 £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
32mm (1¼") (43mm OD) #HDSIL32 £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
35mm (1⅜") (46mm OD) #HDSIL35 £20 (£24 inc vat)
38mm (1½") (48mm OD) #HDSIL38 £21 (£25.20 inc vat)
51mm (2") (62mm OD) #HDSIL51 £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
4"
ALL 1 METRE
LENGTHS
HOSE CLIPS All prices + vat
SIZE IN MM STAINLESS ZINC PLATED
EACH EACH
11 - 16 £1.40 #H11SS £0.42 #H11ZN
13 - 20 £1.40 #H13SS £0.42 #H13ZN
14 - 22 £1.50 #H14SS £0.46 #H14ZN
17 - 25 £1.60 #H17SS £0.50 #H17ZN
22 - 30 £1.65 #H22SS £0.50 #H22ZN
25 - 35 £1.70 #H25SS £0.55 #H25ZN
30 - 40 £1.80 #H30SS £0.60 #H30ZN
35 - 45 £2.00 #H3545SS £0.65 #H3545ZN
35 - 50 £2.00 #H35SS £0.65 #H35ZN
45 - 60 £2.20 #H45SS £0.75 #H45ZN
60 - 80 £2.50 #H60SS £0.90 #H60ZN
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BLACK SILICONE HOSE REDUCING 90 degree BEND
32mm(1¼") to 25mm(1") #SIL903225BK £9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
Three - ply Silicone Hose reinforced with polyester fabric. Great quality.
Temperature range –50ºC up to +235ºC. Minimum 250 PSI burst pressure. 38mm(1½") to 32mm(1¼") #SIL903832BK £10.50 (£12.60 inc vat)
Flame and fire resistant. Resistant to oil and Solvents. Ozone & UV resistant. 51mm (2") to 38mm (1½") #SIL905138BK £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
STRAIGHT 1 METRE LENGTHS
6mm (¼") (14mm OD) #SILHO62BK £22 (£28.80 inc vat) ALL
8mm (5/16") (16mm OD) #SILHO81BK £12.50 (£15 inc vat) 100mm
10mm (3/8") (17mm OD) #SILHO101BK £13 (£15.60 inc vat) LEG
13mm (½") (21mm OD) #SILHO13BK £16 (£19.20 inc vat) LENGTH
16mm (5/8") (23mm OD) #SILHO16BK £17 (£20.40 inc vat)
19mm (¾") (28mm OD) #SILHO19BK £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
22mm (7/8") (31mm OD) #SILHO22BK £18.50 (£22.20 inc vat)
25mm (1") (34mm OD) #SILHO25BK £18.50 (£22.20 inc vat)
28mm (1⅛") (37mm OD) #SILHO28BK £21 (£25.20 inc vat)
32mm (1¼") (42mm OD) #SILHO32BK £22.50 (£27 inc vat) 45 DEG ELBOW WITH 100mm (4in) LEGS
35mm (1⅜") (44mm OD) #SILHO35BK £24 (£28.80 inc vat) 19mm (¾") (28mm OD) #SIL1945BK £8.25 (£9.90 inc vat)
38mm (1½") (46mm OD) #SILHO38BK £25 (£30 inc vat) 25mm (1") (34mm OD) #SIL2545BK £9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
45mm (1¾") (54mm OD) #SILHO45BK £29 (£34.80 inc vat) 32mm (1¼" ) (42mm OD) #SIL3245BK £10.50 (£12.60 inc vat)
51mm (2") (60mm OD) #SILHO51BK £33 (£39.60 inc vat) 38mm (1½") (46mm OD) #SIL3845BK £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
STRAIGHT 2 METRE LENGTHS 45mm (1¾") (54mm OD) #SIL4545BK £11.75 (£14.10 inc vat)
8mm (5/16") (16mm OD) #SILHO82BK £24 (£28.80 inc vat) 51mm (2") (60mm OD) #SIL5145BK £13 (£15.60 inc vat)
10mm (3/8") (17mm OD) #SILHO102BK £25 (£30 inc vat)
13mm (½") (21mm OD) #SILHO132BK £31 (£37.20 inc vat)
16mm (5/8") (23mm OD) #SILHO162BK £33 (£39.60 inc vat)
19mm (¾") (28mm OD) #SILHO192BK £35 (£42 inc vat)
90 DEG ELBOW WITH 100mm (4in) LEGS
19mm (¾") (28mm OD) #SIL1990BK £8.25 (£9.90 inc vat)
22mm (7/8") (31mm OD) #SIL2290BK £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
25mm (1") (34mm OD) #SIL2590BK £9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
32mm (1¼" ) (42mm OD) #SIL3290BK £10.50 (£12.60 inc vat) 135 DEG ELBOW WITH 100mm (4in) LEGS
38mm (1½") (46mm OD) #SIL3890BK £11 (£13.20 inc vat) 25mm (1") (34mm OD) #SIL25135BK £9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
45mm (1¾") (54mm OD) #SIL4590BK £11.75 (£14.10 inc vat) 32mm (1¼" ) (42mm OD) #SIL32135BK £12.50 (£15 inc vat)
51mm (2") (60mm OD) #SIL5190BK £13 (£15.60 inc vat) 38mm (1½") (46mm OD) #SIL38135BK £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
45mm (1¾") (54mm OD) #SIL45135BK £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
NOTE: 51mm (2") (60mm OD) #SIL51135BK £17.50 (£21 inc vat)
LEG LENGTH IS
MEASURED FROM
THE CENTRE LINE 4"
OF ONE LEG
TO THE END OF
THE OTHER
ALL
100mm
LONG
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F U E L SUBMERSIBLE FUEL HOSE
Fully resistant to all fuels inside and out. Suitable for linking
GENUINE GATES chambers inside fuel tanks and for pick-up pipes inside
FUEL HOSE Suitable tanks. Spiral woven textile reinforcement. Working pressure
for carburettor and fuel 140 psi. SOLD PER HALF METRE
injected engines. Petrol 8mm I.D. (14mm OD)
or Diesel. Top quality #FUHO8SUB £13 per 1/2 mtr. (£15.60 inc vat)
hose. 10mm I.D (16mm OD)
Resists heat, oil, ozone #FUHO10SUB £15 per 1/2 mtr. (£18 inc vat)
& weathering.
Spiral textile
reinforcement.
Working pressure up to 140 psi. IVA OK
SAE J30R7 ISO 4639-2 DIN 73379.
3.2mm (1/8") #FUHO3 (7.5mm OD) £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
4mm (5/32") #FUHO4 (9mm OD) £4.00 mtr (£4.80 inc vat)
5mm (3/16") #FUHO5 (11mm OD) £4.50 mtr (£5.40 inc vat)
6mm (1/4") #FUHO6 (11.5mm OD) £5.00 mtr (£6 inc vat)
7mm (9/32") #FUHO7 (13mm OD) £5.25 mtr (£6.30 inc vat)
8mm (5/16") #FUHO8 (13.5mm OD) £5.50 mtr (£6.60 inc vat)
10mm (3/8") #FUHO10 (15mm OD) £5.75 mtr (£6.90 inc vat)
12mm (1/2") #FUHO12 (18mm OD) £6.25 mtr (£7.34 inc vat)
FUEL HOSE TEXTILE COVERED. Resists all petrols and
VALUE FUEL HOSE Suitable diesel. Woven textile reinforcement resistant to heat, oil,
for carburettor and fuel injected ozone and weathering. For that classic look on carburated
engines. Petrol or Diesel. engines. Maximum pressure 85 psi.
Good quality hose. Temperature range -35ºC to +100ºC
Resists heat, oil, ozone & 5mm (3/16") (10mm OD) #FUHOT5 £4.00 mtr (£4.80 inc vat)
weathering. 6mm (1/4") (12mm OD) #FUHOT6 £4.50 mtr (£5.40 inc vat)
Spiral textile reinforcement. 8mm (5/16") (13mm OD) #FUHOT8 £5.00 mtr (£6 inc vat)
Working pressure up to 200 psi. 10mm (3/8") (15mm OD) #FUHOT10 £5.50 mtr (£6.60 inc vat)
IVA OK SAE J30 15mm (5/8") (21mm OD) #FUHOT15 £7.50 mtr (£9 inc vat)
8mm (5/16") #VFUHO8 (13.5mm OD) £4 mtr (£4.80 inc vat)
10mm (3/8") #VFUHO10 (15mm OD) £4.25 mtr (£5.10 inc vat)
12mm (1/2") #VFUHO12 (18mm OD) £4.75 mtr (£5.70 inc vat)
14mm (9/16") #VFUHO14 (21mm OD) £5 mtr (£6 inc vat)
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SILICONE FUEL FUEL FILLER HOSE
FILLER HOSE ULTRA FLEXIBLE FUEL FILLER HOSE. 2 Layer, smooth
bore, neoprene hose with excellent resistance to petrol and
STRAIGHT SILICONE FUEL FILLER HOSE. We've been diesel fuel. Embedded spiral wire reinforcement with glass
asked for this for ages so, finally, here it is. Fluorosilicone- strand windings for additional strength. For temperatures up
lined and resistant to ALL fuels and oils. Sold in multiples of to 135ºC. Wall thickness only 2mm. All diameters I.D.
250mm (Maximum 1 metre length). If you're ordering online Supplied with manufacturers declaration of conformity.
and want 500mm just order '2' quantity. Weight 250gm per 38mm (1 ½") #FFF38 £16 per 500mm (£19.20 inc vat)
250mm. 45mm (1 ¾") #FFF45 £17 per 500mm (£20.40 inc vat)
BLUE 51mm I.D. #SILFF51BU £20 per 250mm (£21.60 inc vat) 51mm (2") #FFF51 £18 per 500mm (£21.60 inc vat)
BLACK 51mm I.D. #SILFF51BK £20 per 250mm (£21.60 inc vat) 57mm (2 ¼") #FFF57 £20 per 500mm (£24 inc vat)
SEE HINTS AND TIPS SECTION FOR CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS 63mm (2 ½") #FFF63 £25 per 500mm (£30 inc vat)
75mm (3") #FFF75 £30 per 500mm (£36 inc vat)
SEE HINTS AND TIPS SECTION FOR CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
150mm
NOTE: FORMING SHARP BENDS
AND ACUTE 'S' SHAPES WITH THIS
HOSE WILL PUT SOME STRAIN ON
YOUR FILLER NECK AND TANK
INLET SPIGOT
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BUDGET FLEXIBLE FUEL FILL HOSE Neoprene-lined
rubber fuel hose with wire-reinforced convoluted centre
section and 55mm long parallel ends. Suitable for all fuels.
IN-LINE HOUSINGS
IN-LINE WATER TEMP SENDER HOUSING / AIR BLEED/
Printed 'FUEL FILLER HOSE SAE J30' DRAIN Just cut your hose and insert the housing.
38mm I.D. x 500mm long #FFHO3 £8 (£9.60 inc vat) Beautifully cnc’d aluminium. M10 x 1 thread.
51mm I.D. x 300mm long #FFHO4 £8 (£9.60 inc vat) Fits hose id size:
51mm I.D. x 500mm long #FFHO5 £10 (£12 inc vat) 25mm #INT25
57mm I.D. x 500mm long #FFHO6 £12 (£4.40 inc vat) 32mm #INT32
38mm #INT38
All £15 each (£18 inc vat)
Additional threads machined on request £5 each. (£6 inc vat)
NOTE: FORMING
SHARP BENDS
AND ACUTE 'S'
SHAPES WITH
THIS HOSE
WILL PUT SOME
STRAIN ON
YOUR FILLER
NECK AND TANK
INLET SPIGOT
TEMP GAUGE
SENDER
MULTI
FAN
PURPOSE SWITCH
MOST PRODUCTS
360° HAVE A
VIEW HIGH RESOLUTION AIR BLEED
ONLINE 360 DEGREE VIEW TO HEADER
SENDER
ON OUR ONLINE TANK
EARTH TAG
SHOP
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MODULAR INLINE HOUSINGS Here's a great new range ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT Complete installation kit
of machined natural aluminium in-line coolant housings for with full instructions. Can be fitted into the top hose - just
temperature senders or fan switches. Two housing sizes are pull off the hose, insert the probe and re-fit the hose with a
available to fit 32mm I.D. hose and 38mm I.D. hose. Both little PTFE tape around the capillary, beneath the hose clip.
have a female M22 x 1.5 thread that will accept a standard The probe can even be clipped directly to your radiator fins.
M22 fan temp switch from our range. Alternatively you can purchase the 1/4" NPT threaded union
Then there's a range of five inserts - all with a male M22 x for installation into our sender housing or your own radiator
1.5 thread and all with different female threads for the or stat housing. Operating range 5ºC to 120ºC. Temperature
senders and switches. Simply choose the required ON/OFF differential range 5º.
threaded insert and the housing and screw them Current rating 16 Amps.
together with the sealing 'O'-ring. #STAT £24.50 (£29.40 inc vat)
32mm HOUSING #MOIN32 £13 each (£15.60 inc vat)
38mm HOUSING #MOIN38 £13 each (£15.60 inc vat)
M10 x 1mm INSERT #INSM10 £5 each (£6 inc vat)
M14 x 1.5mm INSERT #INSM14 £5 each (£6 inc vat)
1/8" NPT INSERT #INS18NPT £5 each (£6 inc vat)
1/4" NPT INSERT #INS14NPT £5 each (£6 inc vat)
1/4" BSP NSERT #INS14BSP £5 each (£6 inc vat)
#MOIN32 #MOIN38
BRASS UNION 1/4" NPT male
thread. 6mm I.D. compression
#INSM14 #INSI8NPT olive for stat probe.
#STATUN £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
FAN SWITCH M14 x 1.5 thread. For use with a relay or our
own accessory wiring kit. ¼" Spade connections.
On at 87ºC and off at 82ºC #FANSW £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
On at 97ºC and off at 85ºC #FANSW4 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
On at 100ºC and off at 95ºC #FANSW2 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
On at 107ºC and off at 97ºC #FANSW3 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
FAN SWITCH M22 x
1.5 thread. ¼" Spade
connections. (below)
On at 95ºC and off at 86ºC
#FANSW #FANSW5 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
#INSM14 #FANSW6 On at 88ºC and off at 79ºC
#MOIN38 #MOIN38 #FANSW6 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
On at 82ºC and off at 72ºC
BLANKING PLUG M10x1 Bleed, drain
#FANSW8 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
etc. Brass. #PLUGM10 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
‘O’ RING
Buy one
per joint
#UCOR
£1 each
(£1.20 inc vat) 12mm #UCH12
RETAINER CLIP £3 each (£3.52 inc vat)
Buy one per
joint
#UCRET
£1 each (£1.20 inc vat) ‘Y’ PIECE #UCY £7 each (£8.40 inc vat)
15mm #UCH15
£3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
22mm #UCH22
£3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
STRAIGHT #UCS JOINER #UCJ
£5 each (£6 inc vat) £3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
32mm #UCH32
£3 each (£3.60 inc vat)
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WELDED ALUMINIUM ‘T’s T H E R M O S TAT S
Beaded 32mm and 38mm
BY-PASS THERMOSTAT Stabilises engine temperature
tubes 120mm long with TiG
whilst maintaining coolant flow. This stat will allow circulation
welded take-offs. For heater
within the engine until normal temperature is reached.
or header tank feeds etc.
It then opens to hot coolant to the radiator.
All diameters are O.D.
78ºC Outlet and bypass 32mm, Inlet 38mm.
32mm with 8mm take-off
#BYST78 £27 (£32.40 inc vat)
#TEE328 £20 (£24 inc vat)
OUTLET
32mm with 15mm take-off #TEE3215 £20 (£24 inc vat) COLD 32mm
38mm with 15mm take-off #TEE3815 £20 (£24 inc vat)
INLET
38mm
78°
OUTLET
HOT 32mm
OUTLET
COLD 32mm
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HOSE I.D. REDUCERS IN LINE REDUCING HOSE JOINERS
HOSE ID REDUCERS Simply push inside one end of your CNC MACHINED BILLET ALLOY REDUCING HOSE
hose to reduce its inside diameter for a perfect fit on a JOINERS Fantastic quality. Precision machined from solid
smaller engine or radiator outlet. Several reducers can be aluminium bar. Machined bead on each end. 1.5mm wall
fitted inside one another to reduce, for instance a 50mm thickness for optimum strength and minimum weight.
hose down to 32mm. All diameters are O.D.
32 to 25mm #HRED32 £3.30 (£3.96 inc vat) 32mm to 25mm x 75mm long #AHR3225 £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
38 to 32mm #HRED38 £3.52 (£4.22 inc vat) 38mm to 32mm x 75mm long #AHR3832 £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
45 to 38mm #HRED45 £3.60 (£4.32 inc vat) 38mm to 25mm x 75mm long #AHR3825 £10 (£12 inc vat)
50 to 45mm #HRED50 £3.82 (£4.58 inc vat) 50mm to 45mm x 75mm long #AHR5045 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
57 to 50mm #HRED57 £4.10 (£4.92 inc vat) 50mm to 38mm x 75mm long #AHR5038 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
32 38
25 32
38mm
hose with 38-32
reducer fitted
38
50
38mm
38-32
hose 25
reducer 45
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BEADED ALUMINIUM HOSE JOINERS
ALUMINIUM TUBE CUT AND BEADED TO YOUR REQUIRED LENGTH
Smarten that engine bay and simplify your plumbing. Tube ends are individually beaded for a secure, leak-free joint to your
rubber hoses. Can be polished to a mirror finish. All 1.5mm wall thickness tubing
15mm dia. (5/8") O.D. #BEAD15 Up to 150mm £5 (£6 inc vat) add 30p + vat per extra 25mm
19mm dia. (3/4") O.D. #BEAD19 Up to 150mm £6 (£7.20 inc vat) add 30p + vat per extra 25mm
25mm dia. (1") O.D. #BEAD25 Up to 150mm £7 (£8.40 inc vat) add 30p + vat per extra 25mm
32mm dia. (1 ¼") O.D. #BEAD32 Up to 150mm £8 (£9.60 inc vat) add 30p + vat per extra 25mm
35mm dia. (1 3/8") O.D.#BEAD35 Up to 150mm £8 (£9.60 inc vat) add 32p + vat per extra 25mm
38mm dia. (1½") O.D. #BEAD38 Up to 150mm £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat) add 35p + vat per extra 25mm
45mm dia. (1 ¾" ) O.D. #BEAD45 Up to 150mm £9 (£10.80 inc vat) add 36p + vat per extra 25mm
51mm dia. (2") O.D. #BEAD50 Up to 150mm £9.50 (£11.40 inc vat) add 38p + vat per extra 25mm
63mm dia. (2½") O.D. #BEAD63 Up to 150mm £10.50 (£12.60 inc vat) add 50p + vat per extra 25mm
75mm dia. (3") O.D. #BEAD75 Up to 150mm £12 (£14.40 inc vat) add 55p + vat per extra 25mm
ADDITIONAL BEADING @ £3 PER BEAD
90°
185 mm
45°
290 mm
180°
135° 150 mm
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STEPPED JOINERS STEPPED ELBOWS Tough glass-reinforced nylon. Use as
is or cut to the sizes you require. OK for Coolant, Fuel, Oil
Made from glass-reinforced nylon. Suitable for Oil, Fuel, LPG.. All dfiameters are O.D.
Water, Air. Leave as is or cut to length. #SELB1 £5 each (£6 inc vat)
All diameters are O.D.
6mm 8mm
#SJ1 £4 each (£4.80 inc vat) 1/4" 5/16"
100mm
6mm 8mm 10mm
1/4" 5/16"
4" 12mm 19mm
1/2" 3/8" 10mm 12mm
3/8" 1/2" 7/8"
#SJ2 £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
100mm #SELB2 £5 each (£6 inc vat) 19mm
10mm 4"
16mm
12mm 19mm 16mm 7/8"
3/8" 1/2"
5/8"
3/4" 5/8"
16mm
#SJ3 £4 each (£4.80 inc vat) 5/8"
100mm
16mm 19mm 4" 25mm 22mm
5/8" 3/4" 1" 7/8"
#SELB3 £6 each (£7.20 inc vat)
10mm 12mm
3/8" 1/2"
#SJ4 £4 each (£4.80 inc vat)
100mm #SELB4 £6 each (£7.20 inc vat) 25mm
22mm 25mm 4" 32mm 28mm
16mm 19mm 1"
7/8" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/8"
5/8" 7/8"
22mm
#SJ5 £4.50 each (£5.40 inc vat)
25mm 7/8"
#SELB7 £6.50 each (£7.80 inc vat) 1"
120mm
25mm 28mm 4 3/4" 28mm 25mm 22mm
7/8"
25mm
1"
22mm
1" 1 1/8" 1 1/8" 1" 7/8"
28mm
1 1/8"
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STEPPED ‘T’ PIECE Tough glass-reinforced nylon. Use as is or cut to the sizes you require.
12mm 16mm
1/2" 5/8"
#STP5 £6.50 each
(£7.80 inc vat)
13mm
1/2"
#STP3 £7 each
(£8.40 inc vat)
16mm
5/8"
#STP6 £7.50 each
(£9 inc vat)
13mm
16mm 19mm 19mm 16mm 1/2"
5/8" 5/8"
3/4" 3/4"
19mm
3/4"
16mm
#STP8 £3 each 5/8"
(£4.20 inc vat) 35mm 38mm 38mm 35mm
1 3/8" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 3/8"
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HOSE JOINERS BRASS JOINERS
IN-LINE REDUCERS, CONNECTORS, ‘T’s & ELBOWS BRASS STRAIGHT HOSE JOINERS
Connect almost any inlet/outlet configuration with these 4mm #BJOIN4 £2.25 (£2.70 inc vat)
tough glass reinforced nylon connectors. Suitable for oil, 6mm #BJOIN6 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
water or fuel. All diameters are O.D. 8mm #BJOIN8 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
HOSE JOINERS 10mm #BJOIN10 £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
5mm #JOIN5 £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat) 12mm #BJOIN12 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
6mm #JOIN6 £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat) 16mm #BJOIN16 £4.25 (£5.10 inc vat)
8mm #JOIN8 £2.00 (£2.40 inc vat) 19mm #BJOIN19 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
10mm #JOIN10 £2.00 (£2.40 inc vat)
12mm #JOIN12 £2.25 (£2.70 inc vat)
15mm #JOIN15 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
19mm #JOIN19 £3.00 (£3.60 inc vat)
22mm #JOIN22 £3.25 (£3.90 inc vat)
25mm #JOIN25 £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
BRASS ‘TEE’ HOSE JOINERS
4mm #BTEE4 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
5mm #BTEE5 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
REDUCING ‘T’ s
15-10mm #REDT1 £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
19-10mm #REDT2 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
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PLATED STEEL FAN SWITCH For use with a relay or our own accessory
EQUAL TEE wiring kit. M14 x 1.5 thread. ¼" Spade connections.
Suitable for oil, air, water or On at 87ºC and off at 82ºC #FANSW £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
fuel. All diameters are O.D. On at 97ºC and off at 85ºC #FANSW4 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
All 5mm On at 100ºC and off at 95ºC #FANSW2 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
#STEE5 £4 (£4.80 inc vat) On at 107ºC and off at 97ºC #FANSW3 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
PLATED STEEL
REDUCING TEE
Suitable for oil, air, water or
fuel. All diameters are O.D.
8mm to 5mm
#STEE85 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
PLATED STEEL
REDUCING TEE FAN SWITCH M22 x 1.5
Suitable for oil, air, water or thread. ¼" Spade connections.
fuel. All diameters are O.D. 30mm A/F Hex. Weight 60 gms.
10mm to 8mm
On at 95ºC and off at 86ºC
#STEE108 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
#FANSW5 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
On at 88ºC and off at 79ºC
#FANSW6 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
BRASS ’Y’ JOINERS 6mm #BY6 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat) On at 82ºC and off at 72ºC
8mm #BY8 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat) #FANSW8 £12 (£14.20 inc vat)
10mm #BY10 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
OIL LIGHT SWITCH M10
This will switch on your
dashboard Oil Light when
pressure falls below 5 psi.
M10 x 1 thread
1/4" spade connector.
#OILSW £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
TEMPERATURE SENDER M10 x 1 Taper thread will fit OIL LIGHT SWITCH
into our in-line housings (shown below). High temperature ¼" NPT This will switch
insulated fly leads with bullet terminals. Resistance: @ on your dashboard Oil
5ºC - 4.3kΩ Light when pressure falls
CHECK RESISTANCE
43ºC - 1.0kΩ MATCHES YOUR below 5 psi.
INSTRUMENT
100ºC - 140Ω 1/4" NPT thread 1/4"
#TEMPS £8 (£9.60 inc vat) spade connector.
#OILSW14 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP 1/8" NPT
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
1/8" BSP
1/8" BSP
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A DA P T E R S ALL 1/8" NPT 'T' ADAPTER This plated steel adapter
is perfect for converting a single block tapping into two
ALUMINIUM 'T' ADAPTER These machined aluminium 'T' tappings for, for instance, oil
adapters are perfect for converting a single block tapping pressure and oil temperature
into two tappings for, for instance, oil pressure and oil senders. Overall length 63mm.
temperature senders. Overall length 60mm. Hexagon 22mm Hexagon 18mm across flats.
across flats. Weight 54 gms. Weight 95 gms.
#ADAPT8 £15 (£18 inc vat)
M14 x 1.5
M10 x 1 male with Dowty
washer to M10 x 1mm
female on end and 1/8"
NPT on side.
#ADAPT11
£6.75 (£8.10 inc vat)
M10 x 1
M14 x 1.5
4 WAY BRASS ADAPTER Seven pieces:
1/4" NPT male to 1/4" NPT 1 x 4 way block tapped all 1/4" NPT.
female on end and M10 x 4 x 1/4" NPT malt to 1/8" NPT female adapters.
1mm female on side. 1 x 1/8" NPT male to 1/8" NPT male joiner.
#ADAPT12 1 x 1/8" NPT blanking plug.
£6.75 (£8.10 inc vat) #ADAPT6 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
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PLATED STEEL ADAPTER 1/4" BSP Parallel Male with a
Dowty Washer to 1/8" NPT Female. 19mm Hex. 33mm long BRASS ADAPTER
#ADAPT19 £4 (£4.80 inc vat) M22 x 1.5mm male with a
Dowty washer to 1/8" NPT
female
Note: M22 is a common
radiator sensor thread.
Weight 75gms.
M22 to 1/8NPT
#ADAPT16
£5.85 (£7.02 inc vat)
BRASS ADAPTER
M22 x 1.5mm male with
a Dowty washer to M10 x
PLATED STEEL ADAPTER 1/8" BSP Parallel Male to 1/8"
1mm female also with a
NPT Male. 14mm Hex. 26mm Long.
Dowty washer.
#ADAPT21 £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat) Note: M22 is a common
radiator sensor thread.
M22 to M10 x 1mm
#ADAPT15
£5.85 (£7.02 inc vat)
BRASS ADAPTER
BRASS ADAPTER M10 x 1 Male to 3/8" UNF Male. M22 male to M10 x 1 Female
11mm Hex. 23mm Long. Note: M22 is a common
#BU1038MM £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat) radiator sensor thread.
M10 x 1 #ADAPT5
£4 (£4.80 inc vat)
BRASS ADAPTER
M22 male to 1/8" NPT Female
Note: M22 is a common
PLUMBING DVD In this, the long-awaited, second Car
radiator sensor thread.
Builder Solutions DVD we show you plumbing items from
1/8"NPT #ADAPT7
our catalogue and demonstrate how they work and how
£4 (£4.80 inc vat)
to use them. You'll learn about all aspects of plumbing a
car from making adapters to Brakes, Cooling, Heating, Air
Conditioning, Fuel, Oil, Induction, Vacuum systems, Header
and Expansion Tanks, Overbraid and much more. BRASS ADAPTER
It's all demonstrated and explained clearly for both the 1/2" NPT Male to 1/8" NPT
novice and the experienced car builder. Watch this film Female.
and be better informed on the parts that you need for a 22mm Hex. 18mm long.
successful and reliable plumbing job on your vehicle. #ADAPT20 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
Running time 75 minutes. #DVD2 Only £10 (£12 inc vat)
DAY SHIPPING
#PLUG18NPT £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
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HOSETAILS & PLUGS HOSETAIL 1/4" BSP 8mm
HOSETAILS 1/8 NPT to 3mm (1/8") For 8mm hose. Brass.
push-on tail. #14BSP8 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
Weight 9gms.
#HT183 £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
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BRASS 90 DEGREE HOSETAILS RED M10 x 1mm ANODISED ALUMINIUM STRAIGHT
#HT90186 1/8" NPT to 6mm push on tail HOSETAILS with sealing washer
#HT90188 1/8" NPT to 8mm push on tail #HT1018AR M10 x 1 to 8mm Red Aluminium hosetail.
#HT901810 1/8" NPT to 10mm push on tail #HT10112AR M10 x 1 to 12mm Red Aluminium hosetail
All £4 each (£4.80 inc vat) #HT10115AR M10 x 1 to 15mm Red Aluminium hosetail
All £5.50 each (£6.60 inc vat)
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BRAKE UNIONS BRASS M10x1 BRAKE BULKHEAD UNION
Supplied with brass M10x1 half nut. This is the union that
MORE IN BRAKING SECTION joins your copper brake pipe to your flexible caliper hoses
at a chassis bracket. Male flare on each end. Overall length
PLATED STEEL
UNIONS MALE/ 48mm. #BUBH £5.50 each (£6.60 inc vat)
MALE These unions BRASS M10 FEMALE BRAKE UNION (right) For 3/16"
will screw directly into (4.75mm) brake tubing. #BU10FB 60p each (£ 0.72 inc vat)
the 1/8" NPT inlet and
outlet of our brake bias
adjusting valve and
allow you to connect
regular copper pipe or
flexible hoses. 3/8" UNF BRASS BULKHEAD BRAKE FITTING
TOP TO BOTTOM 49mm long. Supplied
M10 to 1/8" NPT with brass half-nut.
#BUM1018 #BUBH38 £5.50 each
(£6.60 inc vat)
£3.50 (£4.25 inc vat)
3/8" UNF to 1/8"NPT 7/16" UNF BRASS TUBE NUT (female) For reservoir
#BUM3818 outlet. For connecting 6mm or 1/4" copper tube with
£3.50 (£4.25 inc vat) female flare. #BU716 £1.50 each (£1.80 inc vat)
3/8" UNF to 1/8"NPT 7/16" UNF BRASS TUBE NUT (fe-
90 degree male) For connecting 3/16" copper
#BUM381890 tube to outlet union of #FLRES1.
£3.50 (£4.25 inc vat) #BU716316F £1.50 each (£1.80 inc vat)
BRASS ‘T’ PIECE Concave seats. 6.5mm Mounting hole. M12 BRASS TUBE NUT (female)
METRIC M10 x 1 #TEEM10 £7.50 (£9 inc vat) For 1/4" copper tube with female flare.
IMPERIAL 3/8" UNF #TEE38 £7.50 (£9 inc vat) #BU1214F £2 each (£2.40 inc vat)
METRIC M10 4 Way #TEE4WAY £10 (£12 inc vat)
IMPERIAL 3/8" UNF 4 Way #TEE384WAY £10 (£12 inc vat)
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BOLT-IN HOSE HOSE CLIPS All prices + vat
TAKE–OFF Brass and SIZE IN MM STAINLESS ZINC PLATED
plated steel. Simply bolts EACH EACH
into a hole in 50mm or larger 11 - 16 £1.40 #H11SS £0.42 #H11ZN
water hose. 5/8" outlet. 13 - 20 £1.40 #H13SS £0.42 #H13ZN
#BOLTIN £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
14 - 22 £1.50 #H14SS £0.46 #H14ZN
17 - 25 £1.60 #H17SS £0.50 #H17ZN
NON-RETURN VALVES Two-piece screw-together con- 22 - 30 £1.65 #H22SS £0.50 #H22ZN
struction with a sprung diaphragm valve inside. Suitable for
25 - 35 £1.70 #H25SS £0.55 #H25ZN
fuel, vacuum etc. Size 22mm across hex flats, 55mm long.
NYLON 6mm #NRV6N £6 (£7.20 inc vat) 30 - 40 £1.80 #H30SS £0.60 #H30ZN
NYLON 8mm #NRV8N £6 (£7.20 inc vat) 35 - 45 £2.00 #H3545SS £0.65 #H3545ZN
NYLON 10mm #NRV10N £6 (£7.20 inc vat) 35 - 50 £2.00 #H35SS £0.65 #H35ZN
ALUMINIUM 6mm #NRV6A £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
45 - 60 £2.20 #H45SS £0.75 #H45ZN
ALUMINIUM 8mm #NRV8A £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
ALUMINIUM 10mm #NRV10A £8 (£9.60 inc vat) 60 - 80 £2.50 #H60SS £0.90 #H60ZN
ALUMINIUM 12mm #NRV12A £8 (£9.60 inc vat) Our range of Hi-Grip hose clips really are the best available.
Made in UK to BS5315 they are N.A.T.O approved and
have the BSI Kitemark. All clips have rounded edges and
7mm slotted hex drive screw. Either polished stainless
made entirely from 18/8 (301 grade) marine quality steel or
heavy zinc plate. We’ve had all sorts through our workshops
but these are simply the best with no near equal.
PTFE TAPE
General thread
sealing tape ideal
for oil, air and water
fittings. 12mm wide
x 10 metres roll.
#PTFE £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
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CBS TEMPSLEEVE TEMPROTECT SLEEVING Braided high bulk glassfibre
sleeve, silicone coated. Coated with iron oxide silicone
FIRE AND HEATPROOF SLEEVING rubber which will even shed molten steel, aluminium and
glass offering outstanding protection to hoses, tubes and
PROTECTION SLEEVING FOR PERFORMANCE cables in a variety of hostile environments.
ENGINE BAYS and BRAKE SYSTEMS Continuous operating temp. 500ºF (250ºC)
Max. short term exposure 3000ºF (1650ºC)
VELCRO TEMPROTECT SLEEVING Knitted or braided Flame resistance - Very good
high bulk glassfibre sleeve, silicone coated with sewn-on Abrasion resistance - Very good
Velcro closure for easy installation without disconnecting Flexibility - Outstanding
cables or hoses. Water & Oil resistance - Outstanding.
Continuous operating temp. 500ºF (250ºC) BLUE 13mm ID #TP13BU £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
Max. short term exposure 3000ºF (1650ºC) BLUE 19mm ID #TP19BU £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
Flame resistance - Very good BLUE 25mm ID #TP25BU £15 (£18 inc vat)
Abrasion resistance - Very good BLUE 32mm ID #TP32BU £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
Flexibility - Good BLUE 38mm ID #TP38BU £21 (£25.20 inc vat)
Water & Oil resistance - Good.
BLUE 19mm ID #TPV19BU £30 (£36 inc vat)
BLUE 25mm ID #TPV25BU £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
BLUE 32mm ID #TPV32BU £38 (£45.60 inc vat)
BLUE 38mm ID #TPV38BU £43 (£51.60 inc vat)
SOLD
PER
METRE SOLD
PER
METRE
BLACK 3mm ID #TP3BK £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
BLACK 6mm ID #TP6BK £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
BLACK 10mm ID #TP10BK £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
BLACK 13mm ID #TP13BK £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
BLACK 19mm ID #TP19BK £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
BLACK 25mm ID #TP25BK £15 (£18 inc vat)
BLACK 32mm ID #TP32BK £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
BLACK 38mm ID #TP38BK £21 (£25.20 inc vat)
BLACK 19mm ID OUT OF STOCK #TPV19BK £32 (£38.40
inc vat)
3mm
BLACK 25mm ID #TPV25BK £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
BLACK 32mm ID #TPV32BK £38 (£45.60 inc vat)
SOLD
BLACK 38mm ID #TPV38BK £43 (£51.60 inc vat)
6mm
PER
10mm
METRE
13mm
SOLD
PER
METRE
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TEMPREFLECT SLEEVING Two layers of heat reflective TEMPGUARD SLEEVING 1.6mm wall thickness, soft
aluminium coating laminated to heavy aramid fibre cloth with braided fibreglass sleeve. Lightweight protection from heat
heat stable adhesive. Sewn with high temperature glassfibre and abrasion for brake lines, fuel lines and cables. Cut ends
thread. Continuous operating temp. 650ºF (343ºC) will require taping to prevent fraying.
Max. short term exposure 1000ºF (538ºC) Continuous operating temp. 1000F (5380ºC)
Flame resistance - Good Max. short term exposure 1300ºF (705ºC)
Abrasion resistance - Outstanding Flame resistance - Very good
Flexibility - Outstanding Abrasion resistance - Good
SOLD
Water & Oil resistance - Outstanding. Flexibility - Outstanding
10mm ID #TR10 £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat) Water & Oil resistance - Moderate SOLD
13mm ID
19mm ID
#TR13 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
#TR19 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) PER 6mm ID
9mm ID
#TG6 £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
#TG9 £2.50 (£3 inc vat) PER
25mm ID
32mm ID
#TR25 £15 (£18 inc vat)
#TR32 £18 (£21.60 inc vat) METRE 13mm ID
19mm ID
#TG13 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
#TG19 £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat) METRE
38mm ID #TR38 £21 (£25.20 inc vat) 25mm ID #TG25 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
32mm ID #TG32 £5 (£6 inc vat)
NOTE: The woven structure of this product is such that it's
diameter will reduce or increase as it's length is stretched
or compressed. Thus, one metre of #TG13 will cover one
metre of 13mm O.D. hose or more than one metre of 8mm
O.D. hose or less than a metre of 20mm O.D. hose.
VAT 20%
GETTING
STARTED DVD
#DVD £10 (£12 inc vat)
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COVERCROME STAINLESS OVERBRAID
•• Metalised Polyester plastic sleeving for pipes, hoses •• 304 grade Stainless steel.
and wiring. •• Excellent chemical resist-
•• UV Resistant. ance, durability and corro-
•• Non abrasive - will not wear through adjacent com- sion resistance.
ponents. •• Heavy duty but flexible.
•• 2 to 1 Expansion/Contraction Ratio. •• Cut with tin snips.
•• Easy to fit, lightweight and flexible. •• Ends can be bound with
•• Temperature range -100ºF to +275ºF. Heat-shrink tape or hose
•• Mildly conductive for shielding and insulation. finishers.
•• Resistant to abrasion.
•• Cuts easily with a hot knife to minimise fraying. PART NOMINAL FITS HOSE PRICE PER
•• Easily & neatly terminated with Heat Shrink, Tape or NUMBER I.D OR CABLE MTR.
Ties.
O.D.
#SOB10 10mm (5/16") 9mm to 13mm £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
1½" Covercrome as supplied. #SOB12 12mm (½") 9mm to 15mm £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
#SOB19 19mm (¾") 14mm to 23mm £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
#SOB25 25mm (1") 19mm to 30mm £10 (£12 inc vat)
#SOB32 32mm (1 ¼") 28mm to 38mm £12 (£14.10 inc vat)
#SOB38 38mm (1 ½") 32mm to 45mm £15 (£18 inc vat)
#SOB50 50mm (2") 38mm to 63mm £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
¾" Covercrome on ½" Heater Hose. #SOB63 63mm (2 ½") 57mm to 70mm £23 (£27.60 inc vat)
NOTE. This product’s woven structure is such that it’s
diameter will shrink or expand as the length is
stretched or compressed. Thus, one metre of relaxed
½" Covercrome on 6mm Fuel Hose with Red and Black
#SOB12 will cover a metre of 12mm O.D. hose or more
Heatshrink end finishers.
than a metre of 9mm O.D. hose or less than a metre of
15mm O.D. hose
SELF-AMALGAMATING
TAPE Once stretched and
overlapped it releases a resin
that bonds to itself, layer upon
Covercrome on layer, forming a weather tight
Motorcycle hoses seal. 19mm wide x 10 metres
roll. #SATP £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
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HOSE FINISHERS NEW LOWER PRICES
HOSE FINISHERS Anodised aluminium with self-contained, COLOUR INSIDE PART PRICE
hidden all-stainless hose clamps. Great for use with our DIAMETER NO:
stainless overbraid. Neatly hides the cut end of the overbraid
SILVER 48.9mm #HFS49 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
and smartens up your engine bay. To determine correct size
finisher, measure O.D of fitted hose and add 3mm to allow for SILVER 44.5mm #HFS44 £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
the stainless overbraid.
SILVER 40.5mm #HFS37 £10 (£12 inc vat)
N.B. ROUND NOT HEX
PART NO: I.D. MIN MAX PRICE BLUE 25mm #HFU25 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
I.D. I.D. PER Mtr. BLUE 21mm #HFU21 £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
#NYBR6 6.4mm 3.2mm 9.5mm £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
BLUE 17.5mm #HFU17 £5 (£6 inc vat)
#NYBR10 9.5mm 4.8mm 15.9mm £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
BLUE 16mm #HFU16 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
#NYBR13 12.7mm 6.4mm 19.0mm £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
#NYBR19 19.1mm 12.7mm 31.7mm £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat) BLUE 12.8mm #HFU12 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
#NYBR32 31.8mm 19.0mm 38.1mm £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
#NYBR38 38.1mm 25.4mm 57.1mm £6.50 (£7.80 inc vat)
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TOOLS
HSS WORKSHOP DRILL BIT SET Set of 115 good quality
HSS METRIC DRILL
BIT SET Set of 25 good
quality High Speed Steel
Drills. Between 1mm
High Speed Steel Drills. This set covers every size you'll
and 13mm in 0.5mm
ever need within a few thousandths of an inch between
increments. Supplied
0.040" and 1/2" in three ranges:
in a handy, steel, lift-up
FRACTIONS 29 Drills between 1/16" and 1/2"
storage tray for your work
LETTER DRILLS 26 between A and Z
bench. Suitable for Iron,
NUMBER DRILLS 60 between 1 and 60
Steel, Aluminium, Wood,
GRP or plastic. #DRIL25
SUPPLIED WITH IT'S OWN CHART BUT SEE THE DRILL
£12 (£14.40 inc vat)
SIZE CHART AT THE BACK OF THIS CATALOGUE FOR
SIZES BEFORE YOU BUY
Supplied in a handy, steel, lift-up storage tray for your work
bench. Suitable for Iron, Steel, Aluminium, Wood, GRP or
plastic. Weight 3.05 Kg. #DRIL115 £38 (£45.60 inc vat)
METRIC IMPERIAL
SET SET
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EXTRACTOR SET 5 PIECES It is sometimes impossible CIRCLE CUTTER
to cleanly remove broken studs and bolts - especially if The Rolls Royce of
they're rusty but these tapered, fluted, hardened steel circle cutters. Easy
extractors offer you a good chance without damaging the adjustment from
female thread. Drill a hole in the stud as accurately and 40mm to 120mm
centrally as possible at the size and depth recommended diameter. Just loosen
on the packaging, lightly tap in the extractor and turn it the wingnut, slide the
anticlockwise. Applying heat from a gas torch will always cutting arm and re-
help. #EXTRACT5 £3 (£3.60 inc vat) tighten the wingnut.
Tungsten Carbide tip
for clean cutting in
wood, plastics, GRP
and aluminium. 6mm
diameter HSS pilot
drill. Overall height
136mm. Best used in
a pillar drill but can
be used in a hand
drill with care. Use
800 rpm up to 90mm
and 200 rpm over
90mm. #CIRCUT
£15 (£18 inc vat)
CARBIDE TIPPED (bottom) Brazed carbide tip in a carbon TAPERED REAMER SET You’ll find a multitude of jobs for
steel shaft. 90° cut 12mm head diameter. 42mm long, this handy kit. From enlarging and cleaning dashboard holes
6.3mm shaft diameter. 50mm long. Brilliant for wood, de- for switches and warning lights to correcting misaligned
burring or for making machined countersinks. holes in chassis brackets. Suitable for Steel, Aluminium,
#CSKCT £5 (£6 inc vat) GRP, Acrylics and Wood. Two heat-treated, High Carbon
Steel Hand Reamers with ’T’ Handles. 3mm to 12mm and
3mm to 16mm #TAPERREAM £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
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SHEET METAL HOLE PUNCHES HOLE SAW SET
SHEET METAL HOLE PUNCHES SET OF 5 Never again 16 PIECE HOLE SAW SET Sizes 19, 22, 28, 32, 38,
struggle to cut a nice round clean hole through a panel. Our 44, 51, 64, 76, 88, 102 & 127mm, 2 Arbors and assembly
range of hole cutters will cut a neat, distortion free hole in tools in a moulded case. This set is ideal for making holes in
mild or stainless steel up to 16 swg (1.6mm) or up to 2mm glassfibre or aluminium panels. #HOLES £10 (£12 inc vat)
in aluminium, copper and brass. Sizes 19, 25, 31, 37.5 and
51mm. #HOLEP £76 (£91.12 inc vat)
Our hole saw set is ideal for the home car builder.
For the best results and longest life here are a
few tips:
•• Use on Aluminium, wood, acrylics and
Glassfibre. Cutting steel will result in a
shorter tool life. If you wish to cut steel use
a very slow speed and plenty of coolant.
•• Speed is the enemy of any hole saw
especially the larger sizes. As a general rule
use a slower speed as diameter increases.
Most hand drills run at far too high speeds
but it is possible to cut your hole by using
short trigger bursts.
•• Where possible use a pillar drill, keeping the
material square to the drill shaft.
•• Use a coolant when cutting aluminium
(paraffin is good and inexpensive. (WD40 is
OK). When cutting wood or GRP keep the
teeth clear of swarf.
•• Do not allow the tool to overheat. Take your
Our hole punches can be used on the bench in a vice or in
situ on a vehicle. All you need is a pilot hole through your
time and cut with gentle pressure.
panel and an allen key to cut a clean, round distortion free
MINI COMBINATION SQUARE A great little tool for marking
hole. Here’s how.
your tubes and panels & keeping everything square & level.
1. Drill a hole through your panel the size of the punch’s
150mm rule, integral spirit level and detachable scriber.
Allen screw.
#COMSQM £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
2. Unscrew the Allen screw and separate the two halves of
the punch.
3. Insert the allen screw through the die (the larger of the
two pieces) and through your panel.
4. Screw the punch (the smaller part) onto the allen screw
on the other side of the panel until it touches the panel.
5. Turn the Allen screw with a key until the hole is punched.
6. Take the punch apart and remove the punched disc
ready for the next time.
NOTE: To ensure long life, always grease the thread of the
Allen screw and beneath its head. A little WD40 or light oil
around the punch edge will help maintain sharpness and
prevent a build-up of material on the punch when cutting
Aluminium.
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BUDGET PROFILE GAUGE Enables you to duplicate the COMBINATION SQUARE Four useful measuring and
shape of corners, cut-outs and profiles. 5½" (138mm) width. marking tools in one. 300mm Stainless steel rule. Right
#PROF £4 (£4.80 inc vat) angle and 45º sliding square with spirit level and scriber.
180º sliding protractor head for marking accurate angles.
Sliding centre-finder for locating the middle of anything
round. Everything you need for laying-out and marking
panels and tubing. #COMSQ £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
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CAR BUILDER'S SQUARE. Getting STAY-OUT TAPE MEASURES Brilliant new take on the
things square is a vitally important old traditional tape-measure. These actually stay put when
part of building anything - be it a shed you pull out the tape and only release when you press the
or a car or even an aeroplane. Out-of- button. Now, why didn’t I think of that?
square errors can accumulate during THREE METRE #TAPE3 £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
the build and can vastly complicate an FIVE METRE #TAPE5 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
otherwise straightforward assembly
process.
This excellent square caught our eye
recently and would be an invaluable
addition to a builder's tool box. It's
made from tough, powder-coated
2mm thick steel. One side is printed
with Metric measurements and the
other is in feet and inches. Overall
size 24" x 16" (600mm x 400mm)
#SQUARE £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
NOTE: This is a large item which must NUT & BOLT GAUGE This great little gadget will help you
be carefully packed and shipped by identify all those mysterious nuts & bolts.
Courier. Postage for this item alone #NBGA £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
may be more than it's cost so it may
make sense to combine with other
purchases.
HALF METRE RULE. This is a nice one made from SWIVELLING BLADE DEBURRING TOOL A handy pocket
stainless steel, clearly printed in both Imperial and Metric on version of the de-burring tool used by engineers and sheet-
one side. On the other side is a very handy conversion chart metal workers the world over. Will remove sharp edges and
including fractions and tapping chart for Metric and UNF burrs from the rim of any hole or the inside lip of any tube
threads. #12MRULE £3 (£3.60 inc vat) that the blade will fit into. Suitable for Steel, Aluminium,
Stainless, Copper. #SWDEB £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
DEMONSTRATED
ON OUR DVD
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CALIPERS & MIC
MEASURING CALIPERS When building and assembling
VALUE COMPOSITE DIGITAL CALIPER
Here's a combination of value and accuracy that's hard to
beat. Yup - plastic jaws and an easy-to-read LCD digital
a car the secret to sucess is accuracy. Our top quality display that will measure from 0 to 150mm and has an
precision measuring tools will help you achieve it at a budget accuracy of 0.1 mm (four thousandths of an inch). You can
price. The traditional, hardened steel VERNIER CALIPER switch from Metric to Imperial with the press of a button and
has both Imperial and Metric scales and will measure set the readout to zero anywhere on the scale. Supplied in a
internal or external dimensions up to 6 inches (150mm). hard plastic case.#DCABS £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
Supplied with a storage pouch. #VERCAL £9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
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When measuring inside or outside dimensions, rock of threads that will fit between the jaws. This will give you
the calipers gently on the workpiece whilst pushing TPI (Threads Per Inch). Look through your data charts
the jaws together. Keep an eye on how the readout or reference tables to identify the thread. Remember that
changes as you rock. The lowest reading will be the most Whitworth and UNC threads can only be identified by
most accurate. measuring the thread angle with a gauge ( Whit 55° and
•• The smaller, upper jaws appear to cross-over as you UNC 60°) Metric threads are denoted by the thread diameter
open the calipers. It is these jaws that you will use to and the pitch, in millimetres (e.g. 10 mm x 1.5 )
measure inside dimensions like tubing bores or hole Your donor car parts will, most likely, all have the same
sizes. Because the jaws are pointed and chamfered system of threads.
almost to a knife edge you can accurately measure
holes from a couple of millimetres in diameter. Again
rock the caliper and keep an eye on the readout. This
time, the highest reading is the one to look for.
•• If you turn over the instrument you’ll see that the ends
of both the fixed and sliding jaws are level when the
jaws are closed. This is a useful feature for measuring
a step height or slot depth. Once more, rock one jaw
against the work until it is sitting square then slide the
other jaw to touch the step..
•• The final measuring technique uses the other end
of the instrument. You’ll find that, as you open the
jaws, a rod extends from the end shoulder the exact
dimension shown on the readout. With this feature
you can measure depth of holes and steps between American Ford and Chevy parts will be UNC & UNF. Older
two surfaces. British vehicles will be BSF and Whitworth and Continental
and Japanese will mostly be Metric. It is almost impossible
to build a car with a single thread system but at least you
can try to maintain uniformity within say, your engine bay
and your suspension systems. There are benefits to be
gained from this approach. You’ll need to buy less taps and
dies. Your stock of nuts and bolts can be more carefully
planned. You’ll become more familiar with tapping-drill
sizes and there will be less chance of damaging your parts
by forcing the wrong bolts in the wrong nuts.
If looked after and kept clean, your Digital Caliper will give
you many years of use. Be careful not to drop it on the
jaws - even though it is made from hardened stainless
steel, mishandling can easily damage the accurately
machined components and affect the accuracy of the
instrument.
One of the main uses of a digital caliper is identification of Keep the printed strip clean and free from oil, grease and
bolts and drill sizes. If you are unfamiliar with the multitude metal filings - this is part of the sensing electronics.
of different international standards it is all too easy to
mistake one thread for another and damage a valuable part TIP This tip could be viewed as misuse of a tool and
beyond repair. The solution - measure it and identify it first. would make many an engineer weep, but we find the
If you’re unsure about the identity of a particular bolt, first technique so useful that we justify it as a time saver.
measure the thread diameter to establish whether it’s When marking-out softer materials like aluminium and
mild steel simply set the caliper to the required dimension,
lock the jaws with the locking screw and scratch a line on
the job with the point of one jaw whilst running the other
along the edge of the material. Both the inner and outer,
measuring jaws of your caliper are hardened and ground to
a point so, providing you’re not trying to mark stainless or
hardened steel, the calipers will suffer no serious damage.
During the second world war, the difference between British and American
screw threads caused havoc with the guys who looked after the allies’ TORX KEY SET
equipment. Virtually nothing was interchangeable so, after the war, Very nice seven piece set
standards officials from US and UK got together to decide on a common made from chrome - vana-
system of threads. They agreed upon UNC (Unified National Coarse)
and UNF (Unified National Fine) - both are transatlantic versions of ANC
dium steel. Double ended
(American National Coarse) and ANF (American National Fine). with knurled grip. Sizes
•• The angle of the new UN threads was 60°, the same as AN. The T10, T15, T20, T25, T27,
established British Whitworth and BSF (British Standard Fine) T30, T40. Blow moulded
threads are cut at 55°.
•• UNF and BSF pitches were different throughout the range but UNC
tray and wooden box.
and Whitworth pitches coincided perfectly up to 2" diameter - except #TORX £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
for ½", whereupon an extra thread crept into the UNC !
•• Both UNF and ANF pitches stayed in step until they reached 1".
Here, as if just to prove good faith and that the changeover was not
IMPERIAL HEX KEY SET Here’s a rarity these days - A set
too biased in favour of the USA, they slipped in two extra threads.
•• To throw a final spanner in the works (sorry), they decided to mark all of A/F Allen Keys.
UN spanners as A/F (Across Flats) instead of with the bolt diameters 1 each of 5/64", 3/32",
as on BSF and Whitworth spanners. 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32"
OK, so we’ve all got a new system. Or have we? Many British engineering
and 1/4".
and manufacturing companies ignored the new standard and carried on
using BSF and Whitworth (plus BA for small stuff and BSP for pipework). Manufactured by
So, we’ve got a new system and some of the old system. Then along STANLEY and Supplied
comes Metric and guess what? There’s not a compatible thread in the lot. in plastic wallet.
They’re all new, and all different and called Metric Coarse.
#HEXIMP £2.50 (£3 inc vat)
OK, so everybody throw away all your UNC, UNF, ANC, ANF, BSF,
Whitworth, BA NPT and BSP stuff, and start using Metric. You may think
everyone is happy now. Not a chance. There’s a new range and its called
Metric Fine. HEX KEY SET 9 Metric sizes. Ball end keys. In handy fold-
out holder and a moulded ‘T’ bar handle that fits all sizes.
It can all appear pretty confusing, but it’s not really as bad as it seems. In
this catalogue you’ll find charts listing all the common threads and their #HEXKEY £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
tapping sizes. If you want more information every good tool store will stock
an inexpensive little book listing all British, American and Metric threads,
and all the relevant dimensions and tapping drill sizes. You may even
find, within its grease-proof pages, a chart of allowances for sheet metal
bending, Sines, Cosines and basic Trig - They could all come in handy.
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HELI-COIL KITS
THREAD REPAIR KITS FOR ALUMINIUM
At last - affordable kits for repairing stripped threads in
aluminium components. Each kit consists of the correct size
Drill, a Tap, Installation tool, Tang removal tool and repair
Coils - all in a plastic box.
M5 x 0.81mm (20 inserts) #HCM508 £8.25 (£10 inc vat)
M6 x 1mm (20 inserts) #HCM61 £10 (£12 inc vat)
M8 x 1.25mm (20 inserts) #HCM8125 £15 (£18 inc vat)
M10 x 1mm (10 inserts) #HCM101 £15 (£18 inc vat)
M10 x 1.5mm (10 inserts) #HCM1015 £15 (£18 inc vat)
M12 x 1.75mm (10 inserts) #HCM12175 £15 (£18 inc vat)
BORESCOPE
M14 x 1.25mm (10 inserts) #HCM14125 £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. CHECK carefully the size and pitch of the required thread
2. DRILL out the damaged thread with the drill included in
the kit. Be sure to keep the drill square and perpendicular
the the hole. We recommend using a pillar drill if possible.
No drilling is required for the M14 (spark plug) size.
3. TAP the hole using the tap supplied in the kit. Keep the
tap perfectly square and perpendicular to the hole and use
cutting oil. TIP: Filling the tap flutes with grease will help
retain the swarf and prevent it from falling into the hole.
4. INSTALL the insert. Place the insert on the installation
tool with the tang at the bottom. Position the adjustable ring
so that the tang is centred in the tang slot. Wind the insert in
with light downward pressure until the top of the insert is half
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RIVNUT TOOLS
RIVNUT KIT Our popular Rivnut kit makes it easy to install
a strong and secure threaded insert in GRP or steel and
aluminium tube or sheet. Simply drill a hole and operate
INDUSTRIAL RIVNUT KIT Here's the Daddy of all Rivnut the tool like a regular pop rivet gun to install rivnuts. Ideal
Tools. This bad boy will pull Aluminium, Steel and even for mounting removable panels or brackets for the horn or
Stainless steel Rivnuts up to M12. This superb quality kit washer bottle etc. The kit includes a universal application
includes the 200mm long, ratcheting, Setting Tool, quick tool with mandrels for M3, M4, M5, M6 and M8 threads and
change Mandrels for M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 and M12 an assortment of 50 steel rivnuts. Additional packs of rivnuts
Rivnuts and quick change Mandrels for M5, M6 and M8 are available including aluminium for mounting in glassfibre
Rivet Bolts. Weight of the Kit 3.5Kg. It's expensive, we panels. Weight 1500 gms. #RIVHD £42 (£50.40 inc vat)
know, but what a beauty. #RIVIND £175 (£210 inc vat) ALUMINIUM, STEEL and STAINLESS
RIVNUTS AVAILABLE
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RIVNUT KIT A professional quality tool in a blow-moulded 360º SWIVELLING RIVNUT TOOL A professional quality
case with 75 Aluminium Rivnuts. Cast aluminium head tool with a unique swivelling head feature. Yes, you can
assembly and lower handle and strong, pressed steel upper also swivel the head around so it also works in the 'in-line'
handle. High grade steel nose pieces, mandrels and fulcrum mode when you have restricted access and need to install
pin. Mandrels are easy-change - you just pull one out and a rivnut, for instance, at the bottom of a channel. Cast
slide the other one in. Mandrels supplied M3, M4, M5 & M6. aluminium head assembly and lower handle and strong,
Suitable for aluminium, steel or stainless steel rivnuts. M3 to pressed steel upper handle. High grade steel nose pieces,
M6. Weight 825gms. #KAKIT £52 (£62.40 inc vat) mandrels and fulcrum pin. Mandrels are easy-change -
you just pull one out and slide the other one in. Mandrels
supplied M3, M4, M5 & M6. Suitable for aluminium, steel or
stainless steel rivnuts. M3 to M6.
Weight 1090gms. #KASWIV £62 (£74.40 inc vat)
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CLEKO FASTENER KIT
CLEKO FASTENER KIT A must have tool for perfect drilling PROTECTIVE CAPS FOR CLEKO FASTENERS
and alignment of cockpit panels, brackets, plates - in fact These handy little soft polyurethane caps just fit over the end
anything that is fitted with rivets or screws. Cleko temporary of your clekos to protect polished or painted surfaces as you
fasteners are the tools that will help you do the job properly. work. SUPPLIED IN PACKS OF 5. (Clekos not included).
Use a few of them to hold panels and brackets in place RED for 1/8" CLEKOS #CLECAP18 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
as you drill all your rivet holes. Then simply remove all the BLACK for 5/32" CLEKOS #CLECAP532 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
Cleko’s, clean up your holes and refit the panel with the YELLOW for 3/16" CLEKOS #CLECAP316 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
proper rivets. If you’ve only got two hands this is the frustra-
tion-saving tool for you. Includes a pair of applicator pliers
and ten 1/8" (3mm) fasteners.
#CLEKO £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
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1/8" (3mm) CLEKOS (copper) #CLEK18 £1.50 each (£1.80 inc vat)
3/16" (5mm) CLEKOS (gold) #CLEK316 £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
INSPECTION LAMPS
IN ELECTRICAL SECTION
WIRING INFORMATION
IN ELECTRICAL SECTION
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TRIM / HOSE CUTTER This simple cutter is a great way HOSE & PIPE CUTTER The cleanest, neatest method of
to make clean, square cuts through non-steel-reinforced cutting rubber hose. Can cut up to 50mm or even larger with
plastic, PVC, neoprene, nylon and rubber trim and hose. a couple of bites. Will also cut up to & 40mm diameter hard
It has die-cast alloy handles and a very sharp, ground, plastic pipe. #HOSEC £6.50 (£7.80 inc vat)
hardened steel blade which is supported on both sides as it
cuts for a very neat job. Size 210mm long. Maximum hose
diameter or trim width 35mm. Weight 170gms.
#TRIMCUT £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
NOTE: NOT TO BE USED ON STEEL-REINFORCED DOOR OR
EDGING TRIM OR STEEL BRAIDED HOSE
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SCROLL NIBBLER Cuts a clean 3mm wide strip in POWER PUNCH SET Sometimes drilling a hole in a panel
Aluminium or steel sheet up to 1.2mm (18g) thick. Can cut is awkward or just not convenient. Our hand operated
gentle curves. Cut a distortion-free, straight line across Power Punch will press a burr-free hole in steel sheet up
whole sheets against a clamped guide. to 1.5mm (1/16") or aluminium sheet up to 3mm (1/8").
#SCRNIB £14 (£16.80 inc vat) Throat depth approx 50mm. This heavy duty kit is supplied
with a moulded case and 7 interchangeable die sets in the
following sizes. 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32".
Weight 1500 gms. #PWRP £25 (£30 inc vat)
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CRAFT KNIFE If there's one tool that you'll use every day
it's probably a craft knife. So, it makes sense to have a
good one. This one feels safe and substantial in your hands
because it's made from die-cast zinc alloy. It has a plated
steel blade guide and uses 8-segment snap-off replaceable
blades. Supplied
with a pack of 10
carbon steel blades.
Knife length closed
155mm.
Weight 150gm.
#KNIFE £5 (£6 inc vat)
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FOAM SANDING PADS Pack of 3, 120 grit, 140mm x NEEDLE FILE PACK Ten nice quality needle files with com-
115mm x 5mm thick. Abrasive bonded to a foam sheet is fortable moulded handles. Ideal for detailing jobs or thread
perfect for final hand sanding of curved panels. repairs. Complete with plastic wallet.
#SANDPAD £1.50 for 3 (£1.80 inc vat) NOTE: Handle colour may vary.
#NEEDLE £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
FILE SET Do away with those burrs and sharp edges. Make
any shape hole. Nice quality. Soft, comfortable handles.
Set of 5. Half-round, Flat, Square, Round and Triangular.
SANDING KIT Includes a rubber-faced Sanding Block #FILES £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
85mm x 160mm and Twenty sheets of Wet & Dry abrasive
paper 280 x 225mm. 5 @ 80 grit, 5 @ 120 grit, 5 @ 240
grit , 5 @ 400 grit #SAND £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
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POWER & AIR TOOLS AIR PANEL SAW Of all our air tools it's our panel saw that
gets the most use so we thought we'd include this great val-
ue one in our range. It is supplied with five blades but you
ANGLE GRINDER Here's an inexpensive angle grinder
can use cut-down regular hacksaw blades. They're easy
Powerful 600 watt motor. 115mm disc capacity head.
to change with the hex keys provided. Air inlet 1/4" NPT.
Supplied in a blow-moulded case with side handle, guard,
Maximum air pressure 110psi. Working pressure 90psi. Air
spanner and even spare motor brushes. Push-button
consumption 4cfm. Length without blade and union 230mm.
spindle lock for easy disc changing. Can be fitted with a
Weight 650gm. #PANSAW £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
cutting disc to cut metal tube and sheet, a grinding disc to
dress welds and shape metal, or a sanding disc to dress
and shape GRP and wood. Weight 2.1 Kg.
#ANGLE2 £24 (£28.80 inc vat)
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AIR SHEAR This air tool cuts a 5mm wide strip of material AIR CUT-OFF GRINDER There are loads of uses for this
in straight cuts or gentle curves, from sheet aluminium, great-value air tool. From cutting stainless-braided hoses
plastic or steel up to 18 gauge (1mm) with minimal distortion to trimming GRP panels or cutting metal pipes and tubes.
to either side. Operating and maintenance instructions Takes 75mm diameter x 2mm thick discs with 9.75mm
included. bore. Comes with a clear plastic guard, spanner and hex
Air consumption 2.1 cfm key. Air inlet 1/4" BSP. Maximum air pressure 110psi. Work-
Maximum air pressure 100 psi. ing pressure 90psi. Air consumption 4cfm. Length 245mm.
1/4" BSP air inlet connector union included. Weight 670gm. #AIRCUTOFF £20 (£24 inc vat)
Weight 1160 gms. #AIRSHEAR £30 (£36 inc vat)
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POWERFILE
BLACK & DECKER POWERFILE The latest model with
vortex dust collection and washable filter. Powerful 240
volt, 350 watt motor with Vari-speed for control of belt
speed between 900 and 1600 rpm. Quick release belt
change. Supplied with 3 belts. Suitable for wood, GRP,
acrylics, metals. Once you’ve used a Powerfile you’ll
wonder how you ever managed without one.
#PWRF £62 (£74.40 inc vat) DEMONSTRATED
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BRAKE PIPE BENDER A rare little tool made specifically SMALL TUBE BENDER
for 3/16" brake pipe. Will form very neat bends down to Here's a great little bender for smaller pipes 1/8", 3/16"and
approximately 10mm radius. #BPBEND £16 (£19.20 inc vat) 1/4" (3mm, 5mm and 6mm). Will bend to 15mm radius.
Tool 135mm long. #BPBEND3 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
PIPE BENDER The ’Rolls Royce’ of small tube benders. POWER BRAKE BLEEDER. This has to be the easiest
Ingenious, adjustable former allows perfect fit for all tubes way to bleed your brakes. Just connect to an air line from
from 3/16" to 10mm diameter. Suitable for Aluminium, your workshop compressor, loosen your bleed screw, push
Copper and Steel. Heavy duty construction and simple on the black rubber adapter and pull the trigger. Venturi
operation. Bending radius of between 22mm and 25mm effect draws fluid through the 2 metre clear tube and into the
depending on tube diameter. #BPBEND2 £48 (£57.60 inc vat) 750ml container. When all the bubbles are clear from the
fluid in the pipe just tighten the bleed screw and it's done.
Clean and easy. You don't even have to touch your pedals.
Repeat for each cylinder or caliper. Air line union included.
Working pressure 75psi to 120psi. Maximum air
consumption 6.5cfm. Maximum vacuum -13.5ft Hg.
#POBRBL £30 (£36 inc vat)
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PROFESSIONAL BRAKE PIPE FLARING TOOL BRAKE PIPE STRAIGHTENING TOOL
If you’re making loads of brake pipes then this ‘Rolls Royce’ Now you can easily and accurately straighten pipe from a
of flaring tools is a must have. Superbly engineered from coil with this clever hand-held machine.
hardened and plated steel. It’ll last a lifetime. Simple, vice Simply feed the coiled tube in one end and it comes out
mounting. Precision machined Tube grips will not mark the dead straight from the other end.
copper. Forms perfect ball-end, single and double flares Works with Copper, Copper-nickel, Aluminium, Brass, Steel
on copper and copper/nickel tube. Large Tommy Bar for and Stainless tube. Just 136mm long and 63mm diameter.
effortless use. Grips and Dies and grips for 4.75mm and Available in 3 pipe sizes.
6mm tube included. #PROFLARE £110 (£132 inc vat) Weight 500gms.
PIPE STRAIGHTENING TOOL
3/16" (5mm) #BPSTRT £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
1/4" #BPSTRT14 £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
5/16" (8mm) #BPSTRT516 £34 (£40.80 inc vat)
DEMONSTRATED
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watt iron with a stand a reel of solder and a de-soldering
sucker.#SOLKIT £10 (£12 inc vat)
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
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HOT MELT GLUE GUN 10 Watt. You can do endless little COMPACT SIZE GREASE GUN Here's a nice quality, small
glueing jobs with this handy little tool. Paper, card, fabric, grease gun with multiple nozzle options which can use either
leather, wood, ceramics, plastic. Just insert a glue stick in the pre-filled grease cartridges or it can be filled from a bulk
rear opening of the gun, switch it on and wait 5 minutes for it grease supply. It has a die-cast alloy head assembly with
to heat up and off you go. Supplied with a clip-on wire stand, a bleed screw for easy filling. The pack includes a 270mm
two 7.5mm diameter glue sticks and a 1.2mtr long lead with flexible hose, a 180mm steel tube, a 115mm steel tube,
fitted 13A plug. 2 nozzles and one, 85 gm. cartridge of general purpose
WARNING. Gets very hot. Not for young children. Unplug im- grease. Overall height of gun 260mm. Cartridge size 150mm
mediately you have finished the job and allow to cool down x 33mm diameter. Weight 903gms.
before puttiing away. Weight 190gms. #GREGUN £10 (£12 inc vat)
#GLUGUN £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
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AND NOW!! AN EVEN BETTER, AFFORDABLE AT LAST!! AN AFFORDABLE 'PROPER'CRIMPING TOOL
‘PROPER’ CRIMPING TOOL We are able to sell this This compact tool will crimp all small, non-insulated terminal
superb tool at half the price of other suppliers and even types including industrial and aviation quality 'F' crimp open
throw in 180 assorted spade and bullet terminals and plastic barrel and spade terminals. Precision ground, hardened
storage case. It will crimp all industrial quality ‘F’ crimp open steel jaws that roll the terminal flags, binding them tightly into
barrel spade and receptacle terminals between 0.5mm² and the cable and insulation. Spring return jaws and integral wire
6mm². The jaws are hardened steel and the geared, ratchet cutter. 185mm long. #CRPTL2 £15 (£18 inc vat)
action makes light work of even the heaviest crimp. Crimping
pressure is adjustable and the jaws will only open when the
pre-set crimp pressure is achieved, giving consistent crimp
quality. However, for one-off or unusual sizes, the full crimp
and release function can be disengaged for full manual
control of the crimp pressure. The tool also includes a set of
very clever, moulded jigs that locate along-side the jaws to
help you make the perfectly alignment crimp.
Terminal selection included. Weight 1kg.
#CRPTL3 £38 (£45.69 inc vat) See electrical section for full instructions.
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ALIGNMENT GUIDE
CRIMP PRESSURE RATCHET RELEASE SECURING SCREW
(shown in storage position)
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
TERMINAL ALIGNMENT
GUIDES
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BATTERY CABLE CRIMPING TOOL LETTER & NUMBER STAMP SET
Here's an inexpensive and very simple crimper for battery This set has full upper-case alphabet and 0-9 numbers 6mm
cable ring terminals between 6mm diameter and 16mm high. Nice quality.
diameter (8 AWG to 4.0 AWG). Just trim off the cable Suitable for Steel,
insulation so that the copper fits fully into the terminal, Brass, Copper,
locate the assembled cable and terminal in the tool, below Aluminium. Supplied
the sprung-loaded anvil and whack the anvil with a hammer in plastic storage
(on a solid surface) until the joint is tight and secure. boxes. Weight
Hardened steel jaws and plated anvil. Weight 685gms. approximately 2kg
#CRPPNC £18.50 each (£22.20 inc vat) #STAMP
£14 (£16.80 inc vat)
If you’re thinking of
purchasing several items
please consider ordering
at the same time as these
heavy item to save on
shipping costs.
STAPLE GUN Good quality. Will also fire round staples and
nails. #STAPG £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
EXTRA STAPLES #STAPL £3 pack (£3.60 inc vat)
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JUMP LEADS Nice quality, 600 Amp jump leads. 10ft long, MULTI PURPOUSE PUMP Syphon/transfer oil, petrol and
11 gauge cables and heavy duty plastic Crocodile Clips with other fluids. Inflate balls, tyres etc. Includes two x 51" hoses.
copper jaws. With a carry case. Weight 1500 gms. 16" Tyre hose with snap-on valve. 24" Dipstick oil siphon
#JUMP £12 (£14.40 inc vat) tube. Pack of adapters. Pump height closed 230mm.
#MULPUMP £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
CV BOOT FITTING
KIT
A plastic cone and
tub of lubricant that
will allow you to We cannot guarantee that the appearance and/or colours
replace CV boots
without a complete of products shown in this catalogue exactly reproduce the
strip down. appearance and/or colours of the physical products themselves.
#CVVFITKIT
£7.50 (£9 inc vat) All sizes quoted are approximate
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LOCKING WIRE KIT Ultimate security against vibration CHINAGRAPH PENCILS (2) One end is Red and the other
loosening nuts and bolts etc. This great-value kit contains is Black. Will write on glass, plastic, metal - all smooth
30 metres of 0.7,, locking wire on a handy spool and a surfaces. 170mm long. Weight 9gms each.
simple twisting tool. Simply insert a short length of locking #CHINAG £1.50 Pack of 2 (£1.80 inc vat)
wire through a drilled nut or bolt, push the wires throughthe
small hole in the end of the tool, apply a little tension and
wind the handle. Tool 190mm long.
#LOCKIT £20 (£24 inc vat)
LOCKING WIRE
DRUM 127 Metres of
stainless steel locking
LOCKING WIRE 30 metre coil of stainless locking wire. wire on a moulded
#LOCKWI £6 (£7.20 inc vat) plastic drum.
#LOCKW2
£20 (£24 inc vat)
LOCKING WIRE PLIERS Ultimate security against vibration loosening nuts and
bolts etc. Simply insert a short length of locking wire through a drilled nut or bolt,
clamp the wires in the plier jaws and pull the knurled knob. An internal spiral
mechanism will neatly and tightly twist the wire. Loop the wire through another
hole in the chassis or panel and twist again. Full instructions supplied. 265mm
long. #LOCKPL £20 (£24 inc vat)
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INFRARED THERMOMETER Perhaps the most useful 5mm WHEEL SPACERS Die-cast aluminium. 5mm thick x
diagnostic tool in your toolbox. We’ve used one of these for 152mm diameter. Universal fit for 4 and 5 stud wheels from
years whenever we’ve had engine cooling or combustion 95mm PCD to 130mm PCD.
problems. Just point it at each manifold branch at engine 3mm WHEEL SPACERS #WS3 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
start up to see if they’re all the same temperature. Or 5mm WHEEL SPACERS #WS5 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
aim it at your hoses and radiator to see exactly how your
cooling system is performing. Change from Centigrade
to Fahrenheit with the push of a button. Another button
switches on the display Backlight and another switches
on a Laser Pointer that shows you exactly the point of
measurement. Measuring range –20ºC and 200ºC. Takes a
PP3 9 Volt battery (Not included.) #INFRA £36 (£43.20 inc vat)
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AIR COMPRESSOR Dump that little plastic one that takes MECHANICAL TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE Accurate tyre
two days to pump up a tyre. This little beauty will inflate a 4 pressure is critical for safe and positive handling on road
x 4 tyre in a few minutes. Three metres of heavy duty cable or track. This handy gauge is only 100mm long and has a
with an in-line fuse and a cigarette lighter plug allows you 45mm diameter dial. It is accurate to +/- 2psi. and will read
to reach any corner of your vehicle with ease. 60cm Air line between 2 and 100 psi. Range 0-100 psi (0 - 7.5 bar)
hose with locking valve connector. On / Off switch. Pressure A handy feature of this gauge is that you can push the
gauge. Tough carry handle. Rubber feet. Aluminium, plated gauge onto your tyre valve and remove it to view the
steel and ABS case. 12 Volt DC. 12 Amps current draw. pressure reading. Then simply press the reset button on
Weight 2.3Kg. Size 180mm x 100mm x 160mm high. the side of the dial to return the needle to zero.
Supplied with 3 adapters for footballs etc. #PRESGA2 £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
#AIRCOMP £45 (£54 inc vat)
WIRING INFORMATION
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CHARGING
1.5 WATT SOLAR BATTERY MAINTAINER Keep your
battery topped-up over long periods of storage. Needs
no mains power. Charges direct from daylight. It doesn’t
SMART CHARGER We’ve updated our popular Smart even have to be sunny!! Suitable for up to 50Ah batteries.
Battery Charger with a much improved, CE European For Caravans, Small cars, Boats, Motorcycles and Lawn
Approved version. The perfect battery-maintenance product mowers. 86mA 15 Volt (1.5 Watt) output. One 2.5 mtrs long
for vehicles that may be left unused for long periods. cable with interchangeable ends - either a plug to charge
Can be left switched on and connected to your battery all via your cigarette lighter or crocodile clips for connecting
winter long with minimal running costs. direct to your battery. Flashing LED charge indicator. Water
12 Volt output that is automatically controlled to keep the resistant casing. Supplied with rubber suckers for mounting
battery in its optimum condition. the solar panel directly to the inside of your windscreen
3 Coloured LEDs indicate charge state. or garage window. Panel size overall 350mm x 125mm x
Plugs directly into a 240 volt mains 3 pin socket. 15mm thick. Weight 670g #SOLAR2 £22 (£26.40 inc vat)
12 foot cable with heavy duty insulated crocodile clips.
For owners with inaccessible batteries, we now include an
additional lead with insulated ring terminals, waterproof
in-line fuse and water proof connector that you can
permanently install in your car, leaving the connector in
a convenient place. Size 80mm x 55mm x 60mm (not
including plug pins.) Weight 900 gms.
#SMART £28 (£33.60 inc vat)
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UNIVERSAL SOCKET AND SPANNER SET
This set contains twenty five, 1/4" and 1/2" drive, universal
sockets that cover Metric, Imperial and Torx sizes between
4mm and 32mm and 5/32" and 1 1/4". Both the 1/4" and
Swiss company, Kraftwerk produce what we believe are 1/2" ratchets are telescopic for extra leverage on those
among the most unique and best quality tools available stubborn bolts. There is also a set of 9 Metric combination
anywhere in the world. You only have to hold them to spanners between 8mm and 22mm. Plug sockets, extension
see and feel the superb design and engineering quality bars, universal joints and thirty 1/4" Hex bits that you
that goes into them. But what makes them unique is can use with the screwdriver handle or the 1/4" ratchet.
that they are truly Universal. Yes, one set of universal Just check out the chart below for the full contents and
sockets or ring spanners will fit both Metric and Imperial application list. And it's all supplied in a tough, steel box.
bolt head sizes. The secret lies in the clever, patented Weight 8Kg. #KRASET £220 (£264 inc vat)
design of the 'points' in the Socket or Ring spanner.
Thus a 13mm Socket will fit a 1/2" AF nut and a 19mm
will fit 3/4".
Sadly, this level of quality will never be the cheapest but
if you're prepared to invest in these wonderful tools it
will be the last set you ever buy and they will serve you
faithfully for a lifetime.
TELESCOPIC
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UNIVERSAL 18 PIECE COMBINATION SPANNER SET 8 PIECE IMPACT SCREWDRIVER SET
18 beautifully mirror-polished chrome combination spanners Set of 8 high-torque screwdrives with go-through blades and
that cover Metric sizes from 5.5mm to 22mm and Imperial a striking cap on the top of the handle. Hexagonal blades for
sizes from 5/32" to 7/8". TORX between E8 and E24 and applying extra torque with a spanner.
XZN from M8 to M18. Supplied in a tough, fabric tool roll that WITH BLOW-MOULDED CASE. #KRASDRIV £65 (£78 inc vat)
you can hang on the wall. Weight 2.4Kg. WITHOUT CASE #KRASDRIVNC £55 (£66 inc vat)
#KRACOMB £90 (£108 inc vat)
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15 PIECE IMPERIAL SPANNER SET Set of 15 Imperial STACKING ROLLER TOOL CHEST
spanners - 13 regular open and ring combination spanners Amazing value for money, these will keep your valuable
1/4", 5/15", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", tools organised, safe and secure. The chest will arrive with
7/8", 15/16", 1". And two, 4 in 1 reversible ratchet ring the top box secured inside the lower cabinet. Unscrew a few
spanners with 4 sizes on each one - 3/8" to 3/4". screws, slide it out, plonk it on top, replace the removable
Beautifully chrome plated and supplied in a blow-moulded side panel and away you go. Drop in the two security bars
box. and turn the key to lock all six drawers and the hinged lid
#KRAIMPSP £120 (£144 inc vat) on the top box. The bottom cabinet has two large drawers
and a storage cupboard with a drop-down door. Four, heavy
duty 75mm castors just push into sockets on the bottom of
the cabinet. Four handy hooks locate in several positions on
the side of the cabinet - great for hanging saws or extension
leads. All the drawers have extruded aluminium handles and
easy-slide, ball bearing runners. 2 keys supplied. Overall
height with lid closed 1080mm, width 620mm, depth front to
back 330mm. Top-box dimensions 600mm wide x 350mm
high x 260mm front to back. Bottom cabinet dimensions
750mm high x 620mm wide x 330mm front to back.
GREEN #TOOLCHG £100 (£120 inc vat)
ORANGE #TOOLCHO £100 (£120 inc vat)
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PAINT, SEALANT & ADHESIVE
VHT AMERICAS FAVOURITE EXHAUST PAINT The original and best.
Matt finish. Will withstand up to 1500
AUTOMOTIVE AEROSOLS degrees F.
Net weight 11 ounces (311 grams)
ENGINE PAINT Gloss finish. Resists fuel, oil & solvents. Will withstand up SILVER #PNEXS £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
to 550ºF Net weight 11 ounces (311 gms) BLACK #PNEXB £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
ALUMINIUM #PNENA £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat) WHITE #PNEXW £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
GOLD #PNENG £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat) RED #PNEXR £9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
BLACK #PNENBK £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
RED #PNENR £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat) WHITE HIGH TEMPERATURE
FORD BLUE #PNENBU £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat) EXHAUST PRIMER
PINK #PNENP £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat) #PRIMEX
£9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
CALIPER & DRUM PAINT 900ºf GLOSS, Resists chemicals & brake
fluid. Net weight 11 ounces (311 grams)
RED #PNCR £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
ALUMINIUM #PNCA £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
BLUE #PNCBU £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
BLACK #PNCBK £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
YELLOW #PNCY £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
ORANGE #PNCO £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
WHITE HIGH
TEMPERATURE
EXHAUST PRIMER
Matt finish. Will withstand
up to 2000 degrees F.
Net weight 11 ounces (311
BRUSH ON CALIPER PAINT KIT grams)
Solvent cleaner aerosol 11oz (311gm) and high
#PRIMEX
temperature, chemical and fluid resistant paint
£9.50 each (£11.40 inc vat)
(170gm) with an applicator brush. Durable and
long lasting. (Ensure all loose rust and corrosion is
treated before application)
RED #CALRD BLUE #CALBU
£18 (£21.60 inc vat)
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WRINKLE PAINT
For that classic period
All Surfaces to
finish on GRP or metal. be painted must
Great for dashboards
& rocker covers. be clean and dry
We include our own
instructions on how and prepared in
to achieve the best
results.
accordance with the
Net weight 11 ounces instructions
(311 grams).
RED #PNWRR on the can.
£9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
NOTE: It always
BLACK #PNWRB makes sense to try it
£9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
first on a test piece
or hidden area.
CHROME IN A CAN
Well almost!! It’s the shiniest
silver we’ve found. Ideal for lamp LARGE LATEX GLOVES Box of
reflectors. Note: NOT hard- 100 great quality Latex Gloves.
wearing. Powdered for easy getting on and
#PNCHR £9.50 (£11.40 inc vat) off. Strong, durable and hygenic.
ISO 9001 compliant. Keep your
WHITE HEAVY DUTY PRIMER
hands clean when you're doing
For wood, metal or fibreglass.
the housework lads!!
#PRIME £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
#GLOVES £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
EPOXY CHASSIS AND
ROLLBAR PAINT SATIN
BLACK This is great stuff.
Tough, self priming epoxy paint
with rust inhibitor. Use on Steel,
Aluminium, Fibreglass. What
more could you need?
#PNCHRA £9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
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WRINKLE PAINT
chipped area with a fine artist’s paint brush. Build
up the paint slowly with many coats, allowing each
INSTRUCTIONS
to dry or you may create a ‘pickling’ reaction with
the wrinkle paint that will make things even worse.
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WE ARE PROUD TO BECOME A STOCKIST OF
WORLD-FAMOUS POR15 PRODUCTS.
MANY PRODUCTS CLAIM TO STOP RUST; SOME ARE PAINTS, SOME
ARE CONVERSION PRODUCTS, SOME ARE RUST TREATMENTS.
NONE SEEM TO REALLY STOP RUST PERMANENTLY. WHY IS POR-
15 DIFFERENT, AND WHY SHOULD YOU BELIEVE IT WILL WORK ANY
BETTER?
Rust is caused by moisture coming in contact with metal, which causes a
chemical action called oxidation. All paints provide a measure of protection
for a while, but since they are eventually softened and weakened by
moisture, it is only a matter of time before moisture penetrates the painted
surface and attacks the metal below. All of the so-called rust preventive
paints on the market (except POR-15) are weakened by exposure to moisture. POR-15 is strengthened by exposure to
moisture. Notice the hardness of the POR-15 coating. It doesn't chip, crack, or peel like ordinary paints do, and its hardness
will resist the wear and tear of every day life.
Rust conversion products claim to change the chemical nature of rust and convert it to a more stable element that won't rust
again. History of the failure of these products is well documented. Most simply don't work for more than a few months at
best, and they are subject to the same chipping and cracking that occurs with ordinary rust coatings.
POR-15 works because it chemically bonds to rusted metal and forms a rock-hard, non-porous coating that won't crack, chip,
or peel. It keeps moisture away from metal with a coating that is strengthened by continued exposure to moisture.
BLACKCOTE GLOSS
AEROSOL PAINT BlackCote
is a permanent, black topcoat
developed for application over
most painted surfaces. (NOTE:
It always makes sense to try it
first on a test piece or hidden
area.) Apply over POR-15 Rust
Prevention Paint for the toughest,
GREAT ONLINE most permanent protection
against rust and corrosion ever
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We now stock a large range of Classic Waxoyl products.
Waxoyl has long been established as one of the best treatments
to prolong the life of your vehicles by protecting against rust and
damp. Waxoyl is a thick, waxy fluid, saturated with a powerful rust
killer that will kill old rust and prevent new rust. It is easy to apply
and is ideal for the insides of doors and box sections, behind sills,
inside chassis members and anywhere that water is likely to collect,
forming a flexible weatherproof skin that will stay active indefinitely.
Waxoyl is available in different sizes and colours and can be applied
by pressure spray or brush.
REFILLABLE PRESSURE CAN If you're planning to use WAXOYL 1, 2½ and 5 Ltr CANS
the 'sprayer' method to treat your vehicle, here's the place BLACK 1 Ltr. #WAXBK1L £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
to start. These 2.5 litre cans of Waxoyl have a threaded top CLEAR 1 Ltr. #WAXCL1L £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
designed to accept the 'High Pressure Sprayer' attachment.
CLEAR 2.5 Ltr. #WAXCL25L £15.50 (£18.60 inc vat)
If you run out you can choose from the other sizes of waxoyl
BLACK 5 Ltr. #WAXBK5L £23.50 (£28.20 inc vat)
cans to refill the pressure can.
CLEAR 5 Ltr. #WAXCL5L £23.50 (£28.20 inc vat)
BLACK 2.5 Ltrs. #WAXBK25P £20 (£24 inc vat)
CLEAR 2.5 Ltrs. #WAXCL25P £20 (£24 inc vat)
NOTE: OFFSHORE UK AND INTERNATIONAL
SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO LIQUID AND
AEROSOL PRODUCTS. CHECK WITH US,
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WAXOYL UNDERBODY SEAL This is a One-coat, heavy STONE CHIP SHIELD (SCHUTZ)
duty protection for underbody, wheel arches and other high 1 Ltr. CAN OVERPAINTABLE
impact areas. It will protect against stones, grit, water and Here's a tough, durable coating
salt and has the additional benefit of reducing drumming that will protect sills and lower body
and road noise. Underbody Seal contains anti-corrosion panels against stones, grit, salt,
chemicals and will not crack, chip or peel. It is non-drip and damp and rust. It will touch-dry
can be brushed-on as a smooth layer or stippled with a in 2 to 3 hours and is re-coatable
brush for a textured finish. 500ml will cover approximately 1 in 3 to 5 hours. It dries to a hard
square metre. Clean brushes with White Spirit. finish that is over-paintable with
BLACK 500ml CAN #UBSEAL500 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat) most good quality paints. (Always
BLACK 1 Ltr CAN #UBSEAL1000 £8 (£9.60 inc vat) check on a test piece first). The can
BLACK 2 ½ Ltr CAN #UBSEAL2500 £16 (£19.20 inc vat) has a threaded top that will screw
directly onto our #SCHUTZGUN,
compressed air-powered spray gun.
Just connect an air line at 60 to 80
psi and away you go.
NOTE: This is a solvent-based
product.
BLACK #STCHIPBK1L
£9.50 (£11.40 inc vat)
STONECHIP AEROSOL
CANS 600ml
Here's the aerosol version
of Stonechip Seal. Dries
to a hard finish but
remains flexible and will
not crack or peel. It can
be overpainted with most
good quality paints.
Easy to apply in 2 or more
coats.
Coverage approximately
1 square metre.
BLACK #SCAEROBK CAUTION: Certain stressed plastic body mouldings
£7 (£8.40 inc vat) and rubber trim may be adversely affexcted by
application of Waxoyl products. Do not allow
GREY #SCAEROGY Waxoyl to come into contact with these materials.
£7 (£8.40 inc vat)
If contact does occurr, remove excess waxoyl with
a cloth and thoroughly wash the area with warm
soapy water.
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ADHESIVES & SEALANT WINDSCREEN BONDING KIT Very high specification
structural Polyurethane adhesive with separate glass and
POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE/SEALANT body primer. Supplied with nozzle and primer applicator.
A universal wonder product for the car builder. Our Also suitable for Perspex and acrylics. #SCRNB £24 (£28.80
Polyurethane adhesive/sealant comes in a tube and is inc vat)
FIBREFILL
Glassfibre repair
paste. 250ml tub
includes hardener
and a plastic
spreader. This is
pre-mixed resin
/ chopped glass AEROSOL ADHESIVE
strands and is Aerosol glue suitable tacking interior
ideal for quick trim to door cards, carpet, linings etc.
easy fibreglass Not suitable for high temperature.
repairs. Will bridge #ADHAERO £7.50 (£9 inc vat)
gaps to form
strong structural
joins.
#FIBREFIL
£7.50 (£9 inc vat)
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EPOXY ADHESIVE 16 hour cure time for maximum strength. FUTURE GLUE GEL This stuff is thicker than most other
Clever double syringe that dispenses exact quantity of resin super glues so will not run. Just one drop will bond metals
and hardener. Will make a strong bond on Wood, Ceramics, rubber, ceramic, glass and most plastics.
Metal, Masonry, Leather, Cardboard, Fabric, Fibreglass and 2g tube. #FUGLGEL £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
most hard Plastics. #EPOXY £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
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WUNDERSEAL
THREAD LOCKING / SEALING COMPOUND
A great way to lock nuts and bolts or any threaded
component to prevent them coming loose from shock and
vibration. It has the added benefit of sealing the thread WUNDERSEAL is a synthetic elastomer based brush on
against moisture and corrosion and will seal pipework and sealer ideal for GRP and metal panels. Applied in heavy
joints on oil, fuel and water systems. Works best when coats to wheel arches or floor pans, it will seal against water
components are thoroughly degreased. Full cure in 45 to 60 and salt and will guard against stone chips. Wunderseal can
minutes. be stippled or brushed smooth to disguise GRP mat texture.
6ml Tube #THLOCK6 £2.50 (£3 inc vat) Will not run, drip or sag. Overpaint in just 1 hour. User
50ml Bottle #THLOCK50 £5 (£6 inc vat) friendly and almost odour free. THIS IS NOT A BITUMEN
BASED PRODUCT #WUNDS £12 for 1 Kg (£14.40 inc vat)
IN-CAR DEHUMIDIFIER
Many kit and Classic vehicles
are stored in the garage for long
periods each winter. Dampness
RADWELD and high humidity combined
The original with poor ventilation can cause
WD40
and best Holts TRIPLE- SPRAY EXHAUST AUTOSOL a musty smell, mould on
Handy size
product for WAX GREASE PASTE CHROME & 125ml Aerosol upholstery and carpets, electrical
repairing small POLISH AEROSOL 140 gm tube ALUMINIUM (165mm High). damage and metal corrosion.
radiator leaks. 375ml 200ml Well known POLISH Here’s the perfect solution to
Supplied with
Anti-corrosive. Famous Lubricates al- sealant for 100 gm 5" plastic noz- protect your investment.
Unaffected by Triplewax most anything all exhaust The original zle extension. Just leave the 1kg CBS
anti-freeze. product. that moves. joints from and best. Dehumidifier bag on the seat
The clas-
Harmless to Minimum Includes a manifold Also great and it will absorb moisture from
sic moisture
rubber hoses. effort for plastic nozzle to tailpipe. for stainless, dispersant the air in your car. Simply warm
250ml for cool- maximum for accurate Withstands brass and anti- corrosion it in the oven every few weeks to
ing systems gleam. application. 1000ºC copper. remove the moisture then pop it
lubricant.
up to 40 litres. #TRIPWAX #AEROG #EXPASTE #AUTOSOL #WD40 back in the car. Lasts indefinitely.
#RADW £5 (£6 inc vat) £3 (£3.60 inc vat) £3 (£3.60 inc vat) £5 (£6 inc vat) #DEHUM £18 each (£21.60 inc vat)
£3 (£3.60 inc vat)
£5 (£6 inc vat)
1 2 4 5 6 7 10 11
1. MAINTENANCE SPRAY 400ml Dispels moisture, lubricates, protects & penetrates. #MAINT £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
2. GLASS CLEANER 400ml Superb glass and mirror cleaner for inside and out. #WINDC £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
3. PARTS CLEANER 400ml Solvent cleaner for removing oil and grease from all small parts. #CCLEAN £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
4. ENGINE DEGREASER 400ml Water soluble for engines, transmissions etc. Spray on and wash off. #DEGRE £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
5. SPRAY WAX 400ml Convenient. Quick and easy spray wax polish for all paint finishes. #WAXSP £3 (£3.60nc vat)
6. TYRE FIX 300ml If you don’t carry a spare this could be a life saver. Inject into the tyre for a fast temporary, get-you-home
repair. #TYREFIX £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
7. SILICONE LUBRICANT 500ml Great for window runners and squeaky door seals. #SILAERO £5 (£6 inc vat)
10. WHEEL CLEANER 500ml Detergent based foam wheel cleaner. Cuts through dirt, grease, grime, road film and brake
dust. #WHEELC £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
11. AEROSOL BRAKE CLEANER Big, 500ml. can. Great for cleaning all brake components - discs, pads, drums calipers,
cylinders etc. #BRKCLN £4 (£4.80 inc vat) NOTE: AEROSOLS CANNOT BE SHIPPED
BY ROYAL MAIL OR AIR MAIL
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MULTI PURPOSE COMPACT SIZE GREASE GUN Here's a nice quality, small
GREASE grease gun with multiple nozzle options which can use either
Here's a good quality, pre-filled grease cartridges or it can be filled from a bulk
lithoum-based grease grease supply. It has a die-cast alloy head assembly with
with outstanding high a bleed screw for easy filling. The pack includes a 270mm
temperature stability. flexible hose, a 180mm steel tube, a 115mm steel tube,
Suitable for most 2 nozzles and one, 85 gm. cartridge of general purpose
general purpose grease. Overall height of gun 260mm. Cartridge size 150mm
and automotive x 33mm diameter. Weight 903gms.
applications. #GREGUN £10 (£12 inc vat)
500gms
#MPGREASE
£5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
LITHIUM-MOLY
GREASE
A Lithoum-Moly grease
for Constant Velocity
joints. Also OK for
general lubrication
including wheel
bearings, hubs and
UJ's.
500 gms.
#LMGREASE
£6.50 (£7.80 inc vat)
WD40 AEROSOL
Handy size 125ml Aerosol (165mm
3-IN-ONE OIL
High).
The original, multi-
Supplied with 5" plastic nozzle
purpose tool-box oil for
extension. The classic moisture
the home, garden and
dispersant anti- corrosion lubricant.
workshop.
#WD40 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
Spout nozzle for
precision application.
Prevents seizure, rust
and corrosion.
200ml.
#3INONE
£4.50 (£5.40 inc vat)
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STONECHIP CLEAR PROTECTION FILM SELF-ADHESIVE VINYL SHEETS 330mm x 450mm.
Similar product to our Stone Chip Film. Can be cut and
STONE CHIP FILM A very high specification self-adhesive applied to gentle double curvatures such as wheel arches
transparent Polyurethane film similar to that manufactured and fuel tanks for decoration or protection. You can even
by the world famous 3M group. Fuel, acid solvent and UV cut your own logos or graphics easily with a sharp knife or
resistant. Will stretch and form around curved body panels. scissors. See our Stone Chip film listing (#STONE) in the
Protects against stone chips, insect and bird damage and main catalogue for application instructions.
abrasion. Easily applied to clean panels using a spray bottle CARBON EFFECT #SAVCARB £10 (£12 inc vat)
of clean soapy water and a squeegee. Almost invisible CLEAR #SAVCLR £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
when applied. No perceivable change in paint colour. YELLOW #SAVYEL £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
Instructions included. We can supply any length from a 2 RED #SAVRED £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
foot wide roll in multiples of 6 inches. WHITE #SAVWHT £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
Minimum order 1ft. #STONE £15 per linear foot (2ft x 1ft) BLACK #SAVBLK £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
(£18 inc vat) (2ft x 1ft should be sufficient for the front area of two Seven -
type rear wheel arch panels)
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SOUND-PROOFING RUBBERFELT Here's a 12mm thick, heavy Rubber / Felt
composite that has pretty good sound insulation properties.
SOUNDMAT PADS. Vibration and noise suppression Three bonded layers of dense felt with a bonded layer of
panels. Forget that old bitumen-based stuff. Soundmat pads granulated rubber. Easily cut with a sharp knife or heavy
are made from the same modern, flexible material used by scissors. Sold in multiples of 1mtr length from a 1.37mtr
mainstream motor manufacturers. Sound mat Pads can be wide roll - 1.3 Square Metres. Maximum length in one piece
applied in temperatures down to 0ºC on the inside surface 7mtrs (10 square metres.) Weight 2.2 Kg per square metre.
of doors, bonnet, boot, floors, inner wings, tunnels etc. #RUBFELT £16 per linear metre. (£19.20 inc vat)
Can be easily cut
to shape with a
knife of scissors.
Simply peel off
the backing to
reveal the super-
strong adhesive.
Can be painted
over. Supplied in a
pack of 10 panels
200mm x 500mm.
Weight 4Kg.
#SOUND £25
pack of 10
(£30 inc vat)
NOTE: FELT COLOUR
MAY VARY
LEAD / FOAM SANDWICH. Whilst our 'SOUNDMAT' panels
are effective dampers of panel vibration there is absolutely
no substitute for good-old LEAD as an effective sound
'barrier'. We sold a similar product many years ago until it Car Builder Solutions PLUMBING DVD
became too expensive but we've now found a new supplier Learn how to use - HOSES, JOINERS, ADAPTERS,
and it's even better than before. At it's core is a 0.5mm thick
sheet of pure lead weighing in at 5kg per square metre.
REDUCERS, FUEL
Bonded to each side of the lead is a 6mm thick sheet FILLING, HEATERS,
of dense foam forming a sandwich. On one side of the AIR CONDITIONING,
sandwich is a sheet of adhesive with a peel-off backing and VENTS, DUCTING,
on the other side is a bonded layer of very tough, foil-faced INSULATION,
glass cloth. The whole laminate is approximately 13mm
thick. It's easy to cut with strong scissors and will form
OVERBRAID, HEADER
around corners and curves. So, if adding a few pounds in TANKS, EXPANSION
weight is not an issue and you want to really quieten down TANKS and more
your cockpit for a more civilised ride then this stuff could be Watch this film and be
your best investment. Weight of 1mtr. x 1.2 mtr. 18kg. better informed on the parts that you need for a
We will ship this product rolled and carefully wrapped to
minimise transit damage.
successful and reliable plumbing job on your vehicle.
SHEET SIZE 1mtr x 300mm #LFS £25 (£30 inc vat) Running time 75 minutes
SHEET SIZE 1mtr x 600mm #LFS2 £48 (£57.60 inc vat) #PLUMDVD Only £10 (£12 inc vat)
SHEET SIZE 1mtr x 1200mm #LFS4 £90 (£108 inc vat)
CRAFT KNIFE If there's one tool that you'll use every day
it's probably a craft knife. So, it makes sense to have a
good one. This one feels safe and substantial in your hands
because it's made from die-cast zinc alloy. It has a plated
steel blade guide and uses 8-segment snap-off replaceable
blades. Supplied with a pack of 10 carbon steel blades.
Knife length closed 155mm. Weight 150gm.
#KNIFE £5 (£6 inc vat)
PEEL-OFF
BACKING
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HEATMAT ALUMINISED CERAMIC CLOTH form to slight three-dimensional curves like a power dome and
will wrap around wiring looms and starter motors that run near hot
HEATMAT The ideal liner for those hot engine bays. exhausts.
Perfect for lining the bonnet and insulating firewalls, As with all trimming jobs it makes sense to cut a paper template
tunnels and footwells. Heatmat is a ceramic fibre cloth and hold it in place with masking tape to determine the exact
with a vacuum-transferred aluminium foil coating on one shape and size of your piece. Measure twice - cut once!
Try to use the largest possible sized piece of Heatmat on flat
side. It has excellent heat reflection properties and will
and slightly curved panels but don’t try to form Heatmat into tight
withstand temperatures up to 800° C. Heatmat is extremely inside corners. Glue each piece exactly into the corner and butt
flexible, can be easily cut with scissors and glued to GRP the next piece against it.
or aluminium panels. It will form to slight three-dimensional Make a mental note of the weave pattern on Heatmat and try
curves like a power-dome and can be neatly finished or to cut your panels so that the weave follows the lines of your
butted edge-to-edge with Aluminium tape. Heatmat can chassis or GRP panel. Ensure that all surfaces are clean and dry.
also be wrapped around wiring looms and starter motors Wash new or oily GRP with Acetone or thinners and allow to dry
that run near hot exhausts. And it looks great! We sell in thoroughly.
multiples of ½ Use a high temperature, brushable contact adhesive (we haven’t
yet found an aerosol adhesive that works well enough) and prime
metre from a 1
the Heatmat with a well brushed-in coat of adhesive. Leave to
metre wide roll. cure fully then coat both the Heatmat and its mating panel with
Check out our adhesive. Wait a few minutes for the adhesive to flash-off and,
price - one fifth with the help of an assistant if necessary, carefully align the
of some other Heatmat and press it in place.
suppliers!! It’s almost impossible to apply Heatmat upside down - on the
Weight 1100g inside of an in-situ bonnet for instance. So, if at all possible,
sq. mtr. remove the panel and lay it on an old duvet to allow gravity to
#HTMAT assist with the procedure. If you’re covering a large area in one
piece a good investment is a dozen garden canes. Lay the canes
£28 sq/mtr
a few inches apart on the glued panel and carefully lay the glued
(£33.60 inc vat).
Heatmat on the canes. When you’re sure that you have the
Heatmat correctly positioned, carefully draw out the canes one by
FOR THE BEST BOND TO ANY one working from the centre outward, pressing the Heatmat into
SURFACE WE RECOMMEND THAT place as you go. Try to be accurate because you’ll only get one
YOU FIRST PRIME THE HEATMAT
WITH A WELL-BRUSHED-IN COAT
chance.
OF ADHESIVE. ALLOW IT TO CURE Roll the Heatmat all over with a decorators narrow wooden
COMPLETELY THEN START AGAIN paper hanging roller, following the weave of the cloth (don’t roll
WITH A COAT OF ADHESIVE TO diagonally or you’ll leave unsightly creases in the aluminium
BOTH SURFACES
surface).
Don’t worry too much about straggly pieces of ceramic at the
edges - if they’re coated with glue they will trim off neatly later.
You can tidy up butt joins and bind raw edges with our self-
adhesive aluminium tape. Simply apply the tape along the join
or around the edge and roll it with the roller. Joints will be almost
invisible.
To form a shield around starter motors, cable harnesses or
hydraulic pipes simply wrap with strips of Heatmat and secure
with a few bands of stainless locking wire or Mig wire.
ALUMINIUM TAPE
Heatmat is the ideal insulation material for lining hot engine bays, Self-adhesive 25mm wide
bulkheads and tunnels. Made from a Ceramic fibre cloth with a Aluminium with a peel-off
vacuum transferred aluminium foil coating on one side, it has backing.
excellent heat reflection properties and will withstand temeratures 50 Metres roll.
of up to 800° C. Heatmat is extremely flexible and can be easily
#ALITP £5 (£6 inc vat)
cut with scissors and glued to GRP or aluminium panels. It will
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DYNALINER is an ultra-lightweight, closed-cell, high
performance, thermal and acoustic insulation for roof,
firewall, floor, quarter panels, doors and even as a bonnet
liner. Dark gray in color and available in 3mm, 6mm and
12mm thicknesses. The high temperature, acrylic, peel-and-
stick backing is optimized for temperatures from -30ºF to
200ºF (-34ºC to 94ºC) and meets both UL and FMVSS flame
resistance requirements.
DYNADECK is a Charcoal-coloured, durable, waterproof, Dynaliner is the perfect ultra light weight insulator to use
carpet replacement or underlay combining high thermal on top of Dynamat. This durable crush and tear resistant
insulation capabilities with low-frequency exhaust noise material is unaffected by oil, does not absorb water and has
rejection. The top layer is a 1/8" thick, heavy, deep-twist, the highest heat blocking properties available in a single
embossed vinyl that matches the textured floor pattern of layer synthetic foam-type material.
many vintage cars. This is bonded to a 1/4" thick, closed cell • Isolate Vibrations
rubber layer to reduce engine and exhaust heat, and road • Reduce Noise
noise. • Block Heat
It does not absorb water so is ideal for use in Kit and Vintage • Oil & Water Resistant
Cars and Convertibles, Trucks and Off road vehicles. • Ultra Light and Flexible
DynaDeck is simple to install. It is thick and heavy so no Dynaliner is available in three thicknesses, be sure to
adhesive is needed. Because of this, DynaDeck can be choose the thickness that best suits your application.
easily moved and reused. 1/8" Dynaliner is ideal for sandwiching under trimming
For optimal results, install DynaDeck over Dynamat Xtreme materials.
One sheet, 10mm thick x 36" x 54" (.914 mtrs x 1.371 mtrs) 1/4" Dynaliner is ideal for floor, doors and under bonnet.
Total coverage 13 1/2 square feet (1.25 square metres) 1/2" Dynaliner is ideal for firewalls and bulkheads.
Weight 8.4 Kg. One sheet, 32" x 54" (.81 mtrs. x 1.37mtrs)
#DYN21203 £145 (£174 inc vat) Total Coverage:12 square feet (1.1 square metres).
One sheet, 10mm thick x 72" x 54" (1.83 mtrs x 1.37 mtrs) Dynaliner 1/8" thick (3.1 mm) #DYN11101 £35 (£40.20 inc vat)
Total coverage 27 square feet (2.5 square metres) Dynaliner 1/4" thick (6.2 mm) #DYN11102 £50 (£60 inc vat)
Weight 16Kg Dynaliner 1/2" thick (12.4 mm) #DYN11103 £66 (£79.20 inc vat)
#DYN21206 £240 (£288 inc vat)
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DYNAMAT XTREME is a Black, light-weight, elastomeric, DYNAMAT SUPERLITE is a Blue, high-efficiency sound
butyl and aluminum vibrational damper for use on damping material used to reduce noise and vibration in your
bulkheads, doors, floors, boot, roof and bonnet to reduce car It is the material as Dynamat Xtreme but 30% thinner
road noise and internal resonance. When applied to a (1.2mm)and 30% lighter (700gms per sheet). Use Dynamat
vibrating panel, noise is converted into silent energy. SuperLite when you need to reduce the noise levels in your
It is supplied in thin (1.7mm), flexible, easy to cut and mould car without adding too much weight.
sheets which conform to curves and bond easily to sheet The 1.2mm thick butyl rubber layer is bonded to a gleaming
metal and other hard surfaces. You can apply Dynamat in blue, 0.002" (0.05mm) thick aluminum alloy.
patches (25-50% area coverage) to dampen resonation of a It does not require any special equipment, so it is very
specific panel or you can apply it over an entire area (such simple to cut and install. It will conform easily to all interior
as the floor, doors, or boot) to create a sound barrier and surfaces, and the sticky butyl rubber will adhere and stay in
vibrational damper. place without any special surface prep. Dynamat SuperLite
Even a small amount of Dynamat can make a big reduction can be used for full coverage on your vehicle’s interior or
in noise levels. For example, applying Dynamat to the doors just in problem areas of high sound resonation. A car door
of your vehicle can reduce road noise from 3-6dB. typically requires about 5 square feet of SuperLite, but you
Complete coverage of an average vehicle can reduce road can apply it anywhere, including the boot, bonnet, and roof.
noise by as much as 18dB! Installation: Dynamat SuperLite offers simple peel & stick
We recommend applying Dynamat to any surface you can installation.
easily reach such as the doors, rear panels, bulkheads, • Measure and cut the Dynamat SuperLite sheets
floors, roof, boot or under the bonnet. • Remove the paper liner
Installing Dynamat requires only a few tools: Craft knife • Place and press firmly to adhere
or scissors, roller tool, rags and a solvent- based cleaner. Dynamat Superlite Tri-Pak contents: Three folded sheets
Applying Dynamat to the panels around your car also 1.2mm thick x 18" x 32" (457mm x 812mm). Weight 700gms
prevents panel distortion by stiffening the flimsy sheet metal per sheet. Total coverage 12 square feet.
or fibreglass into a more solid non-resonant baffle. Dynamat Superlite Tri-Pack
Suitable for use in temperatures between -10°C to +60°C #DYN10612 £59 (£70.80 inc vat)
(14°F to+140°F). Material can withstand temperature
extremes between -54°C to +149°C (-65°F to +300°F) and Dynamat Superlite Bulk Pack contents: Twelve folded sheets
is highly resistant to aging. 1.2mm thick x 18" x 32" (457mm x 812mm). Weight 700gms
per sheet. Total coverage 48 square feet.
Dynamat Bulk Pak Contents: Nine folded sheets, 0.067" Dynamat Superlite Bulk Pack
(1.7mm) thick x 18"x 32" (457mm x 812mm). #DYN10648 £158 (£189.60 inc vat)
Weight 1Kg per sheet.
Total coverage 36 square feet (3.25 square metres)
Dynamat Xtreme BULK Pack
#DYN10455 £123 (£147.60 inc vat)
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DYNAMAT HOODLINER is made from 3/4″ thick, DYNATAPE finishes your soundproofing projects with a
acoustic,sound soaker foam with a reinforced, reflective clean and tidy look. You can use this 38mm wide aluminum
aluminized skin. The aluminized skin is washable, oil and tape to seal seams between sheets of Dynamat, seal the
water resistant and offers 97% heat reflection. Hoodliner has edges or to fill gaps between your vehicle's body panels.
a high-tack, pressure sensitive adhesive for easy peel and Use DynaTape to secure wiring that's routed through
stick application. your car, giving your installation a professional look while
The effectiveness of acoustical foam is dependent on its reinforcing its noise-damping properties. DynaTape features
ability to convert sound waves into heat energy. Hoodliner a pressure-sensitive acrylic peel-and-stick adhesive that
has a combination of open and closed cells to accept sound applies easily so you can finish your project tidily.
waves and dissipate them. If all of the foam cells were open, One roll, 0.002" thick, (.05mm)1.5″ wide x 30 ft long (38mm
sound waves would simply pass through. Conversely, if all x 9.1mtrs)
of the foam cells were closed, few sound waves would be DYNATAPE #DYN13100 £10.50 (£12.60 inc vat)
absorbed. Common uses of Hoodliner include under-bonnet
and inside engine compartments, generator housings, and
anywhere else that requires heat resistant acoustic foam.
NOTE: Hoodliner provides maximum noise control when
applied over Dynamat Xtreme.
One sheet, 32" x 54" (.812 mtrs x 1.371 mtrs).
Weight 1.52 Kg.
HOODLINER #DYN11905 £66 (£79.20 inc vat)
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TA P E S
NO-SLIP TAPE. 50mm wide Self-adhesive tape. Ideal for
pedals, trailer ramps etc. Rugged, heavy duty stuff.
BUTYL SEALER STRIP Think - very sticky Plasticene. #NOSLP £3 mtr (£3.60 inc vat)
As supplied to Ford, BMW and Mercedes. This is a
synthetic, non curing, rubber based bonding and sealing
strip. Developed for sealing lap joints, bolt-on panels and
for sealing rear light clusters. Commonly used to bond
polythene sheet to the inside of production car doors. Can
be stretched out to 1 or 2 mm diameter. Kit Car uses are
endless. From sealing Seven type rear wings to the body,
bonding and sealing body to chassis, fixing badges and
emblems, plugging holes, sealing fuel filler necks and
light clusters and seating fuel tanks in their cradles. 8mm
diameter bead. Supplied in a 8 metre roll which will probably
last you forever. #BUTYL £12 roll (£14.40 inc vat)
PTFE TAPE General thread sealing tape ideal for oil, air
and water fittings. 12mm wide x 10 metres roll.
#PTFE £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
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ALUMINIUM TAPE Self-Adhesive 25mm wide Aluminium INSULATION TAPE Self adhesive PVC insulation tape.
with a peel-off backing. 50 Metres roll. #ALITP £5 (£6 inc vat) 19mm wide x 20 metres roll. #INSTP £1 (£1.20 inc vat)
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SELF-AMALGAMATING TAPE This extremely useful tape NON-WOVEN FABRIC EASY-TEAR INSULATION TAPE
can be used to wrap electrical joints and connectors. Once Nice texture, easy-to-tear, self-adhesive, electrical insulation
stretched and overlapped it releases a resin that bonds to tape. 19mm wide. 25 Mtrs on the roll.
itself, layer upon layer, forming a weather-tight seal. 19mm NON- WOVEN FABRIC INSULATION TAPE
wide x 10 metres roll. #SATP £7.50 (£9 inc vat) #INSTPET £4 / 25 mtr. roll. (£4.80 inc vat)
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TUBE, SHEET & MATERIALS
ALUMINIUM TUBE ALUMINIUM SHEET
We can now offer sheet in pre-cut panels
IMPORTANT: TUBE DIAMETERS LISTED HERE of fixed sizes for you to trim to your own Available
ARE NOMINAL AND MAY BE METRIC OR dimensions. (Our DVD explains how to cut sizes:
IMPERIAL DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY. and shape aluminium sheet). All panels are 1ft x 1ft
IF YOU REQUIRE ACCURATE general purpose grade and can be easily cut,
2ft x 1ft
DIMENSIONS PLEASE CALL US. drilled and formed. Most sheets are coated on
at least one side with a protective PVC film. 2ft x 2ft
All 1.5mm (1/16") WALL THICKNESS GRADE 6063 Shipped to you on a protection sheet. 3ft x 1ft
8mm (5/16") O.D. #ALIT8 £6 mtr (£7.20 inc vat) 1mm #ALIS1 £7 sq ft (£8.40 inc vat) 3ft x 2ft
10mm (3/8") O.D. #ALIT10 £7 mtr (£8.40 inc vat) 1.2mm #ALIS12 £7 sq ft (£8.40 inc vat) 4ft x 1ft
12.5mm (1/2") O.D. #ALIT125 £8 mtr (£9.60 inc vat) 1.5mm #ALIS15 £7 sq ft (£8.40 inc vat)
2mm #ALIS2 £8 sq ft (£9.60 inc vat)
4ft x 2ft
15mm (5/8") O.D. #ALIT15 £8.50 mtr (£10.20 inc vat)
19mm (3/4") O.D. #ALIT19 £9 mtr (£10.80 inc vat) 3mm #ALIS3 £9 sq ft (£10.80 inc vat) etc.
22mm (7/8") O.D. #ALIT22 £9.50 mtr (£11.40 inc vat)
25mm (1") O.D. #ALIT25 £10 mtr (£12 inc vat) MINI CHEQUERPLATE ALUMINIUM SHEET
28mm (1⅛") O.D. #ALIT28 £12 mtr (£14.40 inc vat) This is a lighter, smaller pattern version of industrial
32mm (1 1/4") O.D. #ALIT32 £10 mtr (£12 inc vat) chequerplate, ideally suited to floor pans and footwells.
35mm (1 3/8") O.D. #ALIT35 £10.50 mtr (£12.60 inc vat) 2mm thick sheet. Triple pattern size 7mm x 12mm. Sold in
38mm (1 1/2") O.D. #ALIT38 £11 mtr (£13.20 inc vat) multiples of a square foot (305mm x 305mm)
45mm (1 3/4") O.D. #ALIT45 £12 mtr (£14.40 inc vat) #MCHE £9 square foot (£10.80 inc vat)
50mm (2") O.D. #ALIT50 £12 mtr (£14.40 inc vat)
63mm (2 ½") O.D. #ALIT63 £15 mtr (£18 inc vat)
75mm (3") O.D. #ALIT75 £17.50 mtr (£21 inc vat)
Minimum order 1 Mtr length
ALUMINIUM ANGLE
ALUMINIUM ANGLE Cuts easily with a hacksaw.
For making simple mounting brackets or joining long panels.
We can ship up to 2 mtrs length but smaller lengths are
ALUMINIUM TUBE cheaper to ship.3 sizes available:
15x15x1.5mm (5/8"x5/8"x1/16" ) #ALIAN1 £5 mtr (£6 inc vat)
Beautifully Mirror Polished Aluminium tube to Bling-Up 25x25x3.1mm (1"x1"x1/8") #ALIAN2 £7 mtr (£8.40 inc vat)
your plumbing. Sold in 1 metre lengths only. Supplied in 38x38x6.5mm (1½"x1½"x1/4") #ALIAN3 £15 mtr (£18 inc vat)
a polythene sleeve.
8mm (5/16") O.D. #PALIT8 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
10mm (⅜") O.D. #PALIT10 £9 (£10.80 inc vat)
12mm (½") O.D. #PALIT12 £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
16mm (⅝") O.D. #PALIT16 £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
25mm (1") O.D. #PALIT25 £12 (£14.40 inc vat)
32mm (1 1/4") O.D. #PALIT32 £12.50 (£15 inc vat)
38mm (1 1/2") O.D. #PALIT38 £13 (£15.60 inc vat)
51mm (2") O.D. #PALIT51 £14 (£16.80 inc vat)
All 1.5mm (1/16") WALL THICKNESS GRADE 6063
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FLATTENED ALUMINIUM MESH ALUMINIUM GRILLE Natural anodised finish. Size 1mtr
x 330mm (39" x 13"). 1mm thick perforated with 8mm (5/16")
Perfect for radiator grilles and air vents. You’ve seen regular holes. #ALIGRIL £15 (£18 inc vat)
expanded mesh but this has been put through an extra set of
rollers to flatten the mesh - Much nicer!!
Two mesh sizes available in two sheet sizes:
Material thickness 0.9mm, Width 1.3mm (left)
Aperture 6.8 x 3.5mm 600 x 600mm #AM11 £20 £24 inc vat)
Aperture 6.8 x 3.5mm 300 x1200mm #AM12 £20 (£24 inc vat)
Material thickness 0.9mm, Width 1.8mm (right)
Aperture 14 x 5mm, 600 x 600mm #AM21 £20 (£24 inc vat)
Aperture 14 x 5mm, 300 x 1200mm #AM22 £20 (£24 inc vat)
6.8 x 3.5 14 x 5
DIAMOND DIAMOND
ALUMINIUM MESH Anodised Satin Black
Expanded mesh sheet Size 1mtr x 330mm (39" x 13").
Aperture size 18mm x 6mm
#AMBK £18 (£21.60 inc vat)
5 mm
10 mm
25 mm
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CARBON EFFECT ABS SHEET This very versatile RUBBER MATTING Black,
fabricating material has Acrylic film laminated onto the low profile 3mm wide flutes
surface of high impact ABS sheet. Great for dashboards, 3mm thick. Roll width
panels etc. 2mm thick sheet. 1016mm (40").
1350mm x 300mm sheet #ABSCB1 £27 (£32.40 inc vat) #TRMAT £14 linear mtr
1350mm x 600mm sheet #ABSCB2 £48 (£57.60 inc vat) (£16.80 inc vat)
BLACK CARPET
Very flexible, lightweight,
polyester, non-woven fabric.
Easy to trim and glue to
your floor, side panels, boot
PVC CHEQUERPLATE EFFECT FLOOR MAT Tough lining or even headlining.
moulded PVC. Can be cut with scissors or knife and Weight 450 gms. per square
secured with our contact adhesive. Sheet size 65cm x metre. 2 mtrs x 1 mtr. roll.
110cm. #CHEQU £12 (£14.40 inc vat) #CARPET
£12 (£14.41 inc vat)
OTHERS AVAILABLE
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RUBBER MUD FLAPS Two pieces 500mm X 300mm of GASKET PAPER Cut your own gaskets for carburettors,
tough rubber for making your own mud flaps or engine bay intake manifolds, thermostat housings etc. Oil resistant, easy
side shields. Available in either 3mm or 4mm thickness. to cut, 0.8mm thick. Size 300mm (12") x 250mm (10"). See
Easily cut with a knife or snips. also our wad punch kit for making the holes.
2 PIECES 3mm #MUDF3 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) #GASPAP £1 per sheet (£1.20 inc vat)
2 PIECES 4mm #MUDF4 £15 (£18 inc vat)
ONE METRE SQUARE sheet
#GASPAP1M £16 (£19.20 inc vat)
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CABLE TIES FLATTIE
CABLE TIES BARGAIN PACK of 400 Black nylon.
Cable
Ties
100 each of 4 sizes: 102mm x 2.5mm, 200mm x 4.8mm,
295mm x 4.8mm, 370mm x 4.8mm. #CTPAK £10 (£12 inc vat)
EXCLUSIVE TO CBS
New Generation
Low profile, smooth
contour. No sharp
ends. Easy to tension.
The cut end lies flat
and parallel. Sharp
edge is captured
CABLE TIE TOOL AND 400 TIES KIT No more loose ties safely in head pocket.
or sharp cut-off ends in your engine bay or under the dash. Manufactured to
Our heavy duty, professional cable tie tool will automatically Military Specification.
tension your ties and then cut them off neatly in one pull of TWO SIZES:
the trigger. Adjustable tension for all common tie sizes. Kit 178 x 4.5mm wide
comes complete with 400 black cable ties in 4 sizes. Tackles BLACK #FLAT7B
the job properly. #CTKIT £24 (£28.80 inc vat) 178 x 4.5mm wide
TOOL ONLY £15 #CTTOOL (£18 inc vat) NATURAL #FLAT7N
£8.50 pack of 100
(£10.20 inc vat)
DEMONSTRATED
ON OUR DVD
REGULAR
FLATTIE TIE
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MINI CABLE TIE BASE For up to 5mm wide ties. CABLE TIE BASE Self-adhesive and or screw fixing.
Only 13mm x 18mm x 8mm high. 9mm diameter counterbore Size 25mm x 25mm. Accepts up to 5mm wide cable ties.
will accept our M4 screws or 4mm pop rivet. #CTBAS £3 pack of 25 (£3.60 inc vat)
#MCTBAS £2.50 pack of 25 (£3 inc vat)
MINI CABLE TIES 200 mini multi coloured ties. All 100mm
x 2.5. Red, Blue , Green, White and Yellow.
#CTMINI £1.50 (£1.80 inc vat) CBS BUILDER’S TIP
Here’s a simple way to secure cables and hoses on stand-
off pillars. This not only keeps everything neat and tidy but
minimises chaffing and vibration damage.
Stick a self-adhesive Cable Tie Base to your chassis or
panel. Cut a 20mm long piece of rubber tubing (6mm fuel
hose works fine). Feed the cable tie through the fuel hose,
then through the CT base and back up through the fuel
hose. Sit your cable or hose on top and tighten the tie.
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PANEL MOUNT CABLE TIE Here's a simple way to secure
your pipes, hoses, cables etc. to a panel. Simply drill a 6mm
hole, push in the tie base and it'll snap into place.190mm
FAN MOUNTING KITS
FAN MOUNT KIT These nylon ties work like regular cable
long 4.8mm wide. ties. Perfect for fixing cooling fans through the radiator core
#PANTIE25 £2 Pack of 25 (£2.40 inc vat) Weight 46gms or for mounting components to panels without using nuts
#PANTIE100 £7.50 Pack of 100 (£9 inc vat) Weight 184gms and bolts. 180mm long. Supplied with 8 self adhesive foam
pads. #FNMNT £5 pack of 4 (£6 inc vat)
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VELCRO
LARGE LATEX GLOVES Box of 100 great quality Latex
Gloves. Powdered for easy getting on and off. Strong,
durable and hygenic. ISO 9001 compliant. Keep your hands
HEAVY DUTY SELF ADHESIVE clean when you're doing the housework lads!!
50mm wide Hook & loop strips. Peel-off backing. #GLOVES £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
#VELSA £5.50 mtr (both parts) (£6.60 inc vat)
DOUBLE SIDED
STRIP
16mm wide.
Hooks on one
side & Loops on
the other. Brilliant
for tying bundles,
cables & pipes to
chassis, rolling
soft tops etc.
#VELDS
£3.50 mtr
(£4.20 inc vat)
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GROMMETS LARGE GROMMETS PACK Three each of six different
grommets - Blanking and Hollow. To fit hole sizes 50mm (2"),
38mm (1½") and 32mm (1¼"). For panel thickness up to
CBS BUILDER’S TIP 2mm. #GROLG £5 pack of 18 (£6 inc vat)
‘U’ Channel trim is mostly used as
panel edging. But it can also be
used to line large holes. The pic-
ture shows a 50mm hole in a 1mm
thick aluminium sheet, lined with a
short length of TRMU1.
Neat, safe and self-securing.
A B C D E PART
NUMBER
mm mm mm mm mm
6 1.6 5 6 10 #GRO6
9 1.6 7 6 13 #GRO9
GROMMET PACK Great Value. 35 Assorted Rubber 12 1.6 9 6.5 16 #GRO12
Grommets. Sizes from 1/8" x 3.8" x 3/16" to 3/4" x 1 1/4" x
3/8". #GROPAK £4 (£4.60 inc vat)
16 1.6 12 6.5 19 #GRO16
19 1.6 16 6.5 23 #GRO19
25 1.6 19 7.5 30 #GRO25
Dimension 'A' is
32 1.6 24 8 38 #GRO32 panel hole size it
38 1.6 31.5 9.5 46 #GRO38 will fit in.
50 1.6 44.5 11 60 #GRO50
SELF-ADHESIVE BLACK
FOAM RUBBER STRIP
Open cell, skinned on top side.
Ideal for vibration isolation or
sealing between panel joints. PEEL-OFF
19 x 3mm #TRMR1 £1.75 mtr (£2.05 inc vat BACKING
IVA OK
25 x 10mm #TRMR3 £2.50 mtr (£2.93 inc vat)
10
25
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HOOD & TONNEAU FIXINGS FITTING NOTES: Both Lift the Dot and Turnbuckle fixings
have spiked upper plates that are designed to pierce the
LIFT THE DOT PLATE MOUNTING Classic fastener for fabric then locate through the slots of the lower plates. The
Hoods, Tonneaus, Side Screens etc. Nickel plated with spikes are then gently pressed of hammered over to sand-
plate type fixing. Base Plate size 27mm x 13mm. Top plate wich and secure the fabric between the two plates.
size 22mm x 19mm. Pillar 11mm high.
#LTDP £10 pack of 5 (15 pcs.) (£12 inc vat) SHORT NICKEL PLATED TURNBUCKLE Classic
fastener for Hoods, Tonneaus, Side Screens etc. Mounting
ring size 32mm x 12mm x 17mm high. Retainer size 32mm
x 25mm. Top plate size 27mm x 22mm. Fix with M3 csk
screws or 4mm csk rivets.
#TBSN £4 pack of 5 (15 pcs.) (£4.80 inc vat)
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PRESS STUDS PRESS-STUD TOOL INSTRUCTIONS
BLACK PRESS STUDS Heavy duty 15mm diameter. NOTE: ALWAYS WORK ON A FLAT STURDY SURFACE
#PRESBK+10 £5 pack of 10 (40 pcs.) (£6 inc vat) SUCH AS A BLOCK OF WOOD OR MDF. EXCESSIVE
IMPACT WITH HAMMER WILL DAMAGE TOOLS.
1. Pierce hole with Punch Tool in top layer of fabric.
2. Push shank of snap 'A' through hole from front of
fabric.
3. Place socket 'B' over snap 'A' as shown. Align point
of spreading tool with hole in socket 'B' and tap lightly
with hammer until both sections of snap are securely
STAINLESS PRESS STUDS Heavy duty 15mm diameter. tightened. (Diagram 2)
#PRESST+10 £7.50 pack of 10 (40 pcs.) (£9 inc vat) 4. Pierce hole with punch tool in corresponding
position in under layer of fabric.
5. Push shank of flat-backed snap 'D' through
underside of fabric. Invert base tool and position 'D' in
centre of base tool.
6. Place snap 'C' over shank of 'D' as shown. Align point
of spreading tool; with hole in socket 'C' and tap lightly
with hammer until both sections are securely fixed.
NICKEL PLATED PRESS STUDS Heavy duty 15mm diam- (Diagram 3)
eter. #PRESNI+10 £5 pack of 10 (40 pcs.) (£6 inc vat)
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ZINC PLATED STEEL ANGLE BRACKETS Why bother CRAFT KNIFE If there's one tool that you'll use every day
making them when you can buy them for this price. All have it's probably a craft knife. So, it makes sense to have a
5mm holes countersunk on both sides. good one. This one feels safe and substantial in your hands
because it's made from die-cast zinc alloy. It has a plated
ANGLE BRACKET steel blade guide and uses 8-segment snap-off replaceable
27mm x 27mm x 16mm blades. Supplied with a pack of 10 carbon steel blades.
x 1.5mm thick. Knife length closed 155mm. Weight 150gm.
#ABKT27 #KNIFE £5 (£6 inc vat)
£2 pack of 4 (£2.40 inc vat)
ANGLE BRACKET
40mm x 40mm x
16mm x 1.5mm thick.
#ABKT40
£2.50 pack of 4
(£3 inc vat)
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QUARTER TURN CHROME or BLACK HEAD QUARTER TURN FASTENER
WITH BACKING PLATE. These quarter-turn fasteners were
FASTENERS designed for fixing together two, 2mm thick panels. The plate
CHROME or BLACK HEAD QUARTER TURN FASTENER (receiver) is slid over the edge of the lower panel, secured
WITH BACKING PLATE. These quarter-turn fasteners were with two rivets (supplied) and a clearance hole is drilled
designed for fixing together two, 2mm thick panels. The through the panel. A 6mm hole is drilled through the top
plate (receiver) is slid over the edge of the lower panel and panel and the fastener is pushed through and twisted just a
a clearance hole is drilled through the panel. A 6mm hole quarter of a turn, locking it in place. A rubber washer prevents
is drilled through the top panel and the fastener is pushed vibration and protects the top panel's surface. If your panels
through and twisted just a quarter of a turn, locking it in are thinner than 2mm you can use 'Doublers' - small pieces
place. A rubber washer prevents vibration and protects the of panel glued to the first to increase it's thickness. Chrome
top panel's surface. If your panels are thinner than 2mm you head diameter 12mm. Shaft diameter 6mm. Plate fixing hole
can use 'Doublers' - small pieces of panel glued to the first to centres 25mm. Hole centre distance from edge of lower panel
increase it's thickness. Chrome head diameter 12mm. Shaft 12mm. Distance from underside of rubber washer to end of
diameter 6mm. Hole centre distance from edge of lower shaft 14mm or 17mm or 19mm.
panel 13mm. Dimension from underside of rubber washer to 14mm FASTENER #CQT14R£2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
end of shaft 17mm 17mm FASTENER #CQT17R £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
CHROME HEAD FASTENER #CQT17 £3 each (£3.60 inc vat) 19mm FASTENER #CQT19R £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
BLACK HEAD FASTENER #CQT17BK £3 each (£3.60 inc vat) See black versions online
BLACK 14mm FASTENER #CQT14RBK£2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
BLACK 17mm FASTENER #CQT17RBK £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
BLACK 19mm FASTENER #CQT19RBK £2.50 each (£3 inc vat)
MORE DETAILS ON
.249 - .282 6.2 - 7 12.7 #DZDH5
.274 - .307 6.8 - 7.7 12.7 #DZDH6
.299 - .332 7.5 - 8.3 12.7 #DZDH7
.324 - .357 8.1 - 9 15.24 #DZDH8
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.349 - .382 8.7 - 9.6 15.24 #DZDH9
We cannot guarantee that the appearance and/or colours
of products shown in this catalogue exactly reproduce the
appearance and/or colours of the physical products themselves.
All sizes quoted are approximate
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THERE ARE FOUR SIZES OF ROUND PLATE FASTENERS. THERE ARE FIVE SIZES OF RETAINING
THE 'G' (Grip) DIMENSIONS ARE LISTED BELOW SPRINGS AVAILABLE. THE HEIGHT 'H'
NOTE: 'G' IS NOT THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE FASTENER DIMENSIONS ARE LISTED BELOW
BUT THE DISTANCE FROM THE TOP OF THE FASTENER TO THE
BOTTOM OF THE SPIRAL CUT-OUT
SPRING 'H' 'H'
ROUND 'G' 'G' DIMENSION DIMENSION
SELF-EJECTING DIMENSION DIMENSION
MM INCH
FASTENER MM INCH
#DZWP1 7.24
#DZWP2 7.87
#DZWP3 8.51
#DZWP4 9.14
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HOSE CLIPS BLACK (STEALTH) STAINLESS HOSE CLIPS
All stainless (AISI-430 high-ferritic) steel. This stainless
HOSE CLIPS A common problem area of the home-built steel is known for its good corrosion resistance and
car is cooling system failure. You can minimise this risk with formability, coupled with good mechanical properties. The
minimal expense by using high quality hose clips. Our range black oxide coating further improves corrosion resistance
of Hi-Grip hose clips really are the best available. and is widely used in defence applications. The stamped,
Made in UK to BS5315 they are N.A.T.O approved and have 12mm-wide band has bevelled edges to protect the hose
the BSI Kitemark. All clips have rounded edges and 7mm from damage. 7mm AF slotted drive screw.
slotted hex drive screw. The beautifully polished 301 grade Weight between 22 and 38 gms.
stainless range are made entirely from 18/8 marine quality 16 - 27 mm #H1627BK £1.30 each (£1.56 inc vat)
stainless steel. We get all sorts through our workshops but 20 - 32 mm #H2032BK £1.30 each (£1.56 inc vat)
these are simply the best with no near equal. They’re not 25 - 40 mm #H2540BK £1.40 each (£1.68 inc vat)
the cheapest hose clips you’ll find but check other suppliers 30 - 45 mm #H3045BK £1.40 each (£1.68 inc vat)
specifications and prices - you’ll be pleasantly surprised. 32 - 50 mm #H3250BK £1.50 each (£1.80 inc vat)
40 - 60 mm #H4060BK £1.50 each (£1.80 inc vat)
50 - 70 mm #H5070BK £1.60 each (£1.92 inc vat)
60 - 80 mm #H6080BK £1.80 each (£2.16 inc vat)
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
FLEXIBLE HOSE CLIP DRIVER Strong but flexible shaft will bend up to 30 degrees to tighten those awkward hose clips.
6mm and 7mm sockets. 275mm long. #HDRIVER £5 (£6 inc vat)
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FUEL HOSE CLIPS Zinc plated steel.360° clamping ALL STAINLESS EXHAUST CLAMP Wide band stainless
pressure. Bolt and captive nut tightening. steel exhaust clamps. Rolled edge that will not damage
9-11 mm #FHC9 pipe or hose. Solid stainless drilled and tapped ferrules (do
11-13 mm #FHC11 not confuse with pressed, cheaper versions). Very strong.
13-15 mm #FHC13 Excellent quality. Band width 20mm. Can be polished to a
15-17mm #FHC15 mirror finish.
All £2.50 pack of 4 (£2.93 inc vat) 40 - 43 mm #EXCLP40 M6 bolt £7.50 each (£9 inc vat)
44 - 47 mm #EXCLP44 M6 bolt £7.50 each (£9 inc vat)
48 - 51 mm #EXCLP48 M6 bolt £7.50 each (£9 inc vat)
52 - 55 mm #EXCLP52 M8 bolt £7.50 each (£9 inc vat)
56 - 59 mm #EXCLP56 M8 bolt £7.50 each (£9 inc vat)
60 - 63 mm #EXCLP60 M8 bolt £7.50 each (£9 inc vat)
64 - 67 mm #EXCLP64 M8 bolt £8.50 each (£10.20 inc vat)
68 - 73 mm #EXCLP68 M8 bolt £8.50 each (£10.20 inc vat)
74 - 79 mm #EXCLP74 M8 bolt £8.50 each (£10.20 inc vat)
FREE
NEWSLETTER
Place an order online or just
ask us and you'll receive our
regular newsletter by email.
It's packed with special
offers, hints and tips,
new products and
customers cars.
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P CLIPS BLACK NYLON ‘P’ CLIPS Cost-effective fixing of pipes,
hoses, cables. Elongated fixing slot for size adjustment. Can
‘P’ CLIPS Made by the same UK manufacturer as our
be fixed with M4 screw or 4mm rivet. Sold in packs of ten
hose clips, these mild and stainless steel lined ‘P’ clips
4.8mm #P48NY £1.00 (£1.20 inc vat)
are superb. All clips have a pressed-in strengthening rib Value pack!! 10 of
6mm #P6NY £1.25 (£1.50 inc vat)
which keeps the clip flush with the surface it’s bolted to. each size (60 clips)
9mm #P9NY £1.40 (£1.68 inc vat)
The steel range is heavily Zinc plated and passivated and #VALUP
12mm #P12NY £1.75 (£2.10 inc vat)
the stainless range is, again, marine quality 18/8 BS304 £10 (£12 inc vat)
19mm #P19NY £2.35 (£2.82 inc vat)
stainless steel. The rubber liner is UV stable and resistant
25mm #P25NY £3.00 (£3.60 inc vat)
to oil & fuel. The smallest size is perfect for copper brake &
clutch lines. Fixing hole size 6.5mm x 7.7mm oval.
DEMONSTRATED
ON OUR DVD
DEALS
M6 x 20, or 25 e.g. #M6X20BUT £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat)
M6 x 35 e.g. #M6X35BUT £3.75 (£4.50 inc vat)
M8 x 25 e.g. #M8X25BUT £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
M8 x 40 e.g. #M8X40BUT £5 (£6 inc vat) IF YOU ORDER ONLINE,
M10 x 50 e.g. #M10X50BUT £6.50 (£7.80 inc vat) COURIER DELIVERY TO
UK MAINLAND
IS ONLY £6 + vat
or
FREE
IF YOU SPEND OVER £100
(not inc. vat)
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ANODISED ALUMINIUM ‘P’ CLIPS If you're after the ultimate in weight
reduction or just need to colour match other engine bay fixings these
Aluminium 'P' clips could be for you. Made from lightweight aluminium and
anodised in either Red, Blue or Natural finish, they have the same rubber liner
as our stainless and zinc-plated 'P' clips. Width of aluminium band 13mm.
Hole size 5.3mm. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY
DOUBLE PIPE 'P' CLIPS UNIVERSAL BAND is the easiest and most cost effective
Stainless steel, rubber way to mount pipes, hoses, pumps, filters, relays, etc.
lined. These are a useful Universal Band is a strip of perforated, plastic coated steel.
addition to our 'P' Clip Simply a piece to length, form to the shape required and bolt
range. or rivet in position through any of the holes.
Two pipes side by side 12mm wide, 4.3mm holes #UNI12 £3.00 mtr (£3.60 inc vat)
and one fixing hole. 17mm wide, 6.7mm holes #UNI17 £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
FOR TWO 5mm O.D. PIPES
#P55SS
£5.50 pack of 5 TWO x 5mm
(£6.60 inc vat)
FREE
TWO x 13mm
NEWSLETTER
FOR TWO 13mm O.D. Place an order online or just
PIPES ask us and you'll receive our
#P1313SS regular newsletter by email.
£6.50 pack of 5 (£7.80 inc vat)
It's packed with special
offers, hints and tips,
new products and
customers cars.
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ANODISED ALUMINIUM CABLE OR HOSE SEPARATORS
For tidying and separating electrical or HT cables, pipes, SPEED CLIPS
hoses or control cables. Weight 12 gms. SPRING STEEL SPEED CLIPS The classic fixing for trim
2 WAY 8mm SILVER #CSEP28S £4.50 each (£5.40 inc vat) panels, lamps etc. Two sizes:
For No.6 screws (right) 11x16mm for up to 1.5mm thick
panels. #SC6 £7.50 pack of 100 (£9 inc vat)
For No.8 screws (left). 13x15mm for up to 2mm thick
panels. #SC8 £7.50 pack of 100 (£9 inc vat)
PACKS OF 100
2 WAY 8mm RED #CSEP28R £4.50 each (£5.40 inc vat)
M6 SPIRE CLIPS Pack of 5 plated spring steel 0.9mm
thick. For panels up to 2mm thick. Size 18mm x 26mm.
M6 threaded nut centre 10.4mm from edge of panel.
#M6SPIRE £3.50 pack of 5 (£4.20 inc vat)
10.4 mm
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NUTS BOLTS & WASHERS
ALL SOLD IN PACKS OF 10 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
PACKS OF 10
PACKS OF 10 PACKS OF 10
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METRIC STAINLESS NYLOC NUTS Packs of 10 STAINLESS ACORN NUTS Packs of 10
M3 #M3NYL £1 (£1.20 inc vat) Nicely machined Acorn nuts for finishing those unsightly
M4 #M4NYL £1 (£1.20 inc vat) threads in dressed-up areas. Already slightly polished but
M5 #M5NYL £1 (£1.20 inc vat) can be finished like chrome with a little elbow grease.
PACKS OF 10
M6 #M3NYL £1.40 (£1.68 inc vat) M4 (7mm Hex) #ACORN4 £2.50 (£2.94 inc vat)
M8 #M8NYL £3.50 (£4.20 inc vat) M5 (8mm Hex) #ACORN5 £3 (£3.53 inc vat) PACKS
M10 #M3NYL £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat) M6 (10mm Hex) #ACORN6 £3.50 (£4.11 inc vat) OF 10
M8 (13mm Hex) #ACORN8 £4 (£4.70 inc vat)
METRIC FINE STAINLESS NUTS Sold singly STAINLESS SHAKEPROOF WASHER Packs of 10
M10 x 1 HALF NUT #M10X1HALFNUT £0.50 (£0.60 inc vat) M4 #M4SHK £0.30 (£0.36 inc vat)
M10 x 1.25 FULL NUT #M10X125NUT £0.50 (£0.60 inc vat) M5 #M5SHK £0.35 (£0.43 inc vat)
M6 #M6SHK £0.40 (£0.48 inc vat) PACKS OF 10
SOLD SINGLY M8 #M8SHK £0.60 (£0.72 inc vat)
M10 #M10SHK £0.80 (£0.96 inc vat)
UNF
5/16" UNF #516USTUD £5 (£6 inc vat) M5 (19mm dia.) #SCRCL5 £2.75 pack of 10 (£3.30 inc vat)
3/8" UNF #38USTUD £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
7/16" UNF #716USTUD £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
1/2" UNF #12USTUD £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
ONE YARD LENGTHS ALSO AVAILABLE
DEMONSTRATED
ON OUR DVD
PACKS OF 10
MOST PRODUCTS
360° HAVE A
VIEW HIGH RESOLUTION
ONLINE 360 DEGREE VIEW
ON OUR ONLINE
SHOP
PACKS OF 10
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WORKSHOP PACKS
M5 NUT & BOLT PACK 440 PIECES Plain nuts, plain
washers & Hex head set screws between 16mm and 50mm.
Zinc plated and gold passivate. Weight 1130 gms.
Note: Some of these packs are very heavy so you may
#NBPAK5 £10 (£12 inc vat)
wish to combine this with other items to save on postage
NUT & BOLT STARTER PACK 240 Piece Nut, Bolt and
Washer assortment. Black finish Hex Head bolts from M4 x
10mm to M10 x 40mm. Low tensile steel ideal for general
assembly. Weight 828gms. #N&BPAK2 £6 (£7.20 inc vat)
M10 NUT & BOLT PACK 145 PIECES Plain nuts, plain
washers & Hex head set screws between 25mm and 75mm.
Zinc plated and gold passivate. Weight 2.5 Kg.
#NBPAK10 £13 (£15.60 inc vat)
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450 PIECES PAN HEAD POZI SCREWPACK All plated 1000 PIECES NUT PACK Plain, plated steel hex nuts.
steel, M3 x 8mm, M3 x 12mm, M3 x 20mm, M4 x 20mm, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12. Weight 2060 gms.
M4 x 25mm, M4 x 40mm, M5 x 20mm, M5 x 30mm, #NUT1000PAK £10 (£12 inc vat)
M5 x 50mm, M6 x 30mm, M6 x 50mm. Weight 1240
gms..#PANPOZPAK £8 (£9.60 inc vat)
IVA OK
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NUT PLATES We've been looking for these for a long time MOUNTING PLATE No specific use for this but could be
and here they are. Widely used in the Aircraft Industry, Nut used in many mounting or reinforcing jobs. Plated steel,
Plates offer a nice alternative to rivnuts and other captive size 50mm x 32mm x 1.2mm thick. Two M6 nuts welded on
nut systems. For fixing two panels together or for making a at 30mm centres .Weight 21 gms.
permanent, retained thread in thin #M6PLATE £2 (£2.40 inc vat)
sheet metal. Just secure the plated-
steel, Nut Plate to the underside
of the panel with two countersunk
rivets, drill a clearance hole for the
screw and it's done. Perfect panel
alignment every time. The Nut Plate
threaded section is slightly deformed
to provide a 'locking' grip on your
screw.
Available in M3, M4, M5 and M6
threads. Sold in Packs of 5.
BIG HEAD STUD FIXINGS All stainless steel. A tried-
M3 NUT PLATES Pack of 5 and-tested way to add fixing studs between the laminates
SIze 17mm x 5.8mm. of glassfibre. Just bond these into the mat and resin of
Two 2.4mm holes at 12mm your GRP panels for a low-profile mounting stud. All have a
centres. 23mm diameter plate with a threaded stud electro-welded to
M3 #NPLT3 £8.50 Pack of 5 it. Three sizes: Packs of 5
(£10.20 inc vat)
M4 x 20mm #BIGH4 £7.50 for 5 (£9 inc vat)
M5 x 20mm #BIGH5 £8 for 5 (£9.60 inc vat)
M4 NUT PLATES Pack of 5 M6 x 25mm #BIGH6 £8.50 for 5 (£10.20 inc vat)
SIze 23mm x 8mm.
Two 2.4mm holes at 17mm
centres.
M4 #NPLT4 £5 Pack of 5
(£6 inc vat)
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FIBRE WASHER PACK 110 Assorted washers in 8 sizes COPPER WASHER PACK Assortment of 110 annealed
from 10mm diameter with a 3mm hole to 30mm diameter copper washers in 6 popular metric sizes. 5mm, 6mm,
with a 16mm hole. #FIBREPAK £5 (£6 inc vat) 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm. Supplied in divided plastic
storage box. #COPPAK £11 (£13.20 inc vat)
DOWTY WASHER PACK 27 pieces including 7 x M8, PENNY WASHER PACK Sometimes called ‘Repair
6 x M10, 5 x M12, 2 x M14, 2 x M16, 2 x M18, 2 x M20, Washers’. Pack of 240 plated steel. 25mm and 38mm
1 x M22, 1 x M24. In a plastic storage box. diameter with 5, 6, 8 and 10mm holes. 2Kg weight.
#DOWTYPAK £10 (£12 inc vat) #PENPAK £8.50 (£10.20 inc vat)
‘O’ RING PACK 225 Assorted ’O’ Rings from 3mm I.D. to
22mm I.D. 1mm section to 3mm section.
#OPAK £4 (£4.70 inc vat)
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SPLIT PIN (COTTER PIN) PACK Great Value. Pack of 500 ‘R’ CLIP PACK Assortment of 150 clips in 6 popular sizes
Zinc Plated Split Pins. From 1/16" (1.6mm) x 1" to 5/32" between 30mm and 75mm. Supplied in divided plastic storage
(4mm) x 3". Weight 576 gms. #SPLPAK £5 (£6 inc vat) box. Weight 451 gms. #RPAK £5 (£6 inc vat)
8x50mm
e.g.
5x78mm
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CRIMP TERMINAL PACK 100 pieces including Male & CABLE JOINERS HEAT-SHRINK, GLUE & SOLDER
Female Spades, Ring Terminals, ‘U’ Terminals and In-Line Length 40mm. These unique products offer a quick, simple
Joiners in Red, Yellow and Blue sizes. We have to admit and secure way to splice/ two cables together. Just strip
there are times when these are OK for a quick and easy 10mm of insulation from each wire, twist the ends together,
connection. #CTERPAK100 £6 (£7.20inc vat) slide over the sleeve and heat it up with a hot air gun. The
solder will melt to join the copper strands, the two rings of
glue will melt to seal around the cable insulation and the
sleeve itself will shrink tightly around the wire for a strong,
permanent, weatherproof joint. Weight per Pack of 210
15gm.
3 Sizes.
CERAMIC FUSES
PACK OF 20
5A, 8A, 16A, 25A
#CFPAK20 £1.80
(£2.16 inc vat)
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HEAT SHRINK TUBING. Perhaps the greatest hazard HEATSHRINK PACK. 127 pieces assorted black heatshrink.
associated with Glassfibre cars is fire and the most common Supplied in a plastic storage box. Contents:
cause of fire is dodgy wiring. Donor looms will have 30 pcs. @ 2mm ID x 40mm long
many unused wire ends that should be made safe - even 25 pcs. @ 2.5mm ID x 40mm long
custom manufacturers looms will require safe, insulated 20 pcs. @ 3.5mm ID x 40mm long
termination onto spade or ring terminals. Heatshrink makes 20 pcs. @ 5mm ID x 40mm long
a professional and reliable finish to your wiring. This pack 16 pcs. @ 7mm ID x 80mm long
contains a total of 8 metres of black & red tubing in 3 sizes 8 pcs. @ 10mm ID x 80mm long
4.8mm, 6.4mm and 12.7mm. It has a 2:1 shrink ratio. Shrink 8 pcs. @ 13mm ID x 85mm long
temperature is 100 degrees C so you can use a regular paint #HTSHK3 £6 per pack (£7.20 inc vat)
stripper heat
gun. Material DEMONSTRATED
is military ON OUR DVD
specification
Polyolefin
(don’t confuse
this product
with inferior
PVC Heat
Shrink.)
8 METRE
VALUE PACK
#HTSHK £8 HEATSHRINK PACK. 187 pieces assorted heatshrink.
(£9.60 inc vat)
Supplied in a plastic storage box. Contents:
ALSO AVAILABLE IN ONE METRE LENGTHS
2mm ID x 45mm long 15 pcs. Black, 15 pcs. White
ADHESIVE LINED HEAT SHRINK 3.5mm ID x 45mm long 15 pcs. Black, 15 pcs Green
3 : 1 Shrink Ratio with a Hot-Melt adhesive inside. As the 5mm ID x 45mm long 15 pcs. Black, 15 pcs Red
tubing shrinks the adhesive melts and forms a weathertight 7mm ID x 45mm long 15 pcs Black, 15 pcs. Blue
seal around the cable. 8mm ID x 45mm long 15 pcs. Black, 15 pcs Yellow
3.5mm I.D. #ALHS3 £1.30 per metre (£1.56 inc vat) 9mm ID x 45mm long 15 pcs. Black, 15 pcs. Green
6mm I.D. #ALHS6 £1.70 per metre (£2.04 inc vat) #HTSHK4 £7 per pack (£8.40 inc vat)
12mm I.D. #ALHS12 £2.40 per metre (£2.88 inc vat)
24mm I.D. #ALHS24 £5 per metre (£6 inc vat)
DIMENSIONS CONVERSION
CHART IN BACK PAGES
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RIVNUTS RUBBER RIVNUTS Is a flanged neoprene bushing with a
captive brass nut designed to provide a shock and vibration
ALUMINIUM RIVNUTS Packs of 10 resistant fixing for component mounting and panel assembly.
M3 COUNTERSUNK #RN3CA £2.50 (£3 inc vat) This demountable blind screw anchor is suitable for
M3 FLAT HEAD #RN3FA £2.50 (£3 inc vat) applications of many kinds in many conditions, in materials
M4 COUNTERSUNK #RN4CA £2.50 (£3 inc vat) from 1mm to 4mm thick. These even work well in blind holes
M4 FLAT HEAD #RN4FA £2.50 (£3 inc vat) in solid material. SOLD IN PACKS OF 10
M5 COUNTERSUNK #RN5CA £2.50 (£3 inc vat) Access needed from only one side
M5 FLAT HEAD #RN5FA £2.50 (£3 inc vat) Can be used in closed end holes 'A' FLANGE
M6 COUNTERSUNK #RN6CA £2.50 (£3 inc vat) Will not mark finished surfaces THICKNESS
M6 FLAT HEAD #RN6FA £2.50 (£3 inc vat) Helps seal out moisture M4 - 1mm
M8 COUNTERSUNK #RN8CA £3 (£3.60 inc vat) M5 - 1mm
Absorbs noise M6 - 4.6mm
M8 FLAT HEAD #RN8FA £3 (£3.60 inc vat) Electrically isolating M8 - 3mm
PACKS OF 10 Dampens vibration and shock
STEEL RIVNUTS Packs of 10 Helps prevent galvanic corrosion PACKS
M3 COUNTERSUNK #RN3CS £2.50 (£3 inc vat) Ideal for mixed material assemblies OF 10
M3 FLAT HEAD #RN3FS £2.50 (£3 inc vat) Resistant to weathering in outdoor conditions
M4 COUNTERSUNK #RN4CS £2.50 (£3 inc vat) Removable and reusable
M4 FLAT HEAD #RN4FS £2.50 (£3 inc vat) INSTRUCTIONS: Place ‘Rub-Nut’ insert all the way into
M5 COUNTERSUNK #RN5CS £2.50 (£3 inc vat) the pre-drilled hole until the flange is firmly against the
M5 FLAT HEAD #RN5FS £2.50 (£3 inc vat) mounting surface. Pass the machine screw through the
M6 COUNTERSUNK #RN6CS £2.50 (£3 inc vat) part to be fastened and tighten until snug.
M6 FLAT HEAD #RN6FS £2.50 (£3 inc vat) M4 #RUBNUT4 £4 (£4.80 inc vat) Drill 8mm hole
M8 COUNTERSUNK #RN8CS £3 (£3.60 inc vat) M5 #RUBNUT5 £4.50 (£5.40 inc vat) Drill 10mm hole
M8 FLAT HEAD #RN8FS £3 (£3.60 inc vat) M6 #RUBNUT6 £5 (£6 inc vat) Drill 12.5mm hole
M8 #RUBNUT8 £12 (£14.40 inc vat) Drill 16mm hole
M6 FLUSH HEAD STEEL RIVNUTS Pack of 10
Insert into a 9mm hole and pull with a Heavy Duty Rivnut Tool.
Weight 35g / Pk. #RN6FLU £3 (£3.60 inc vat) Pack of 10
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10mm x 8mm 10
For 1mm to 5mm
panels
#TRMCU5
£3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
8
CHROME #TRMC8 & SATIN BLACKTRIM #TRMB2
17.5mm x 3.5mm Self-adhesive. Flexible plastic chrome
PLASTIC ‘U’ EDGE TRIM Much stiffer than our other trim. Chrome version has wrap-around laminate that covers
chrome U trims but can be formed around gentle curves. the sides. Satin black has natural surface finish. Will form to
BRUSHED STAINLESS EFFECT 5mm x 3mm for panels 200mm radius in flat plane. Both £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
up to 1.5mm #TRMCU2 £2.25 mtr (£2.70 inc vat)
BRUSHED STAINLESS EFFECT 12mm x 5mm for panels
up to 3mm #TRMCU3 £2.50 mtr (£3 inc vat)
5 12
ALL TRIMS THAT HAVE PEEL-OFF ADHESIVE BACKING.
3 DO NOT APPLY TO NEW PAINT
5 ALLOW 4 WEEKS FOR NEW PAINT TO CURE
BEFORE APPLYING TRIM
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RED GLOSS TRIM 7mm x 5mm Self-adhesive. Hard ALL TRIMS THAT HAVE PEEL-OFF ADHESIVE BACKING.
rubber, skinned in hard wearing laminate Very Flexible in DO NOT APPLY TO NEW PAINT
both directions. #TRMRED1 £3 mtr (£3.60 inc vat) ALLOW 4 WEEKS FOR PAINT TO CURE
CHROME PLASTIC TRIM END CAPS Self-adhesive,
injection-moulded end caps for two of our Chrome trims.
7 This is a neat way to finish off and protect
the cut ends.
FOR TRMC1 22.3mm x 45mm
#TRMC1END £5 pack of 4 (£6 inc vat)
5
CHROME TRIM Hard rubber, skinned with chrome cover.
Strong adhesive with peel-off backing. Beautiful mirror fin-
ish. Can be trimmed to a rounded end as shown. Very nice.
21mm x 3mm #TRMC1 £4 mtr (£4.80 inc vat)
25mm x 3mm #TRMC6 £4.50 mtr (£5.40 inc vat)
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AVIATION SNIPS Great for cutting all steel-reinforced trim. RUBBER ’U’ CHANNEL Can be glued on with our
Good quality snips. Geared action for easy cutting. Chrome Polyurethane or Contact Adhesive.
Vanadium blades. Soft, moulded vinyl grips. Will cut 1.5mm 7 x 4mm for 1mm panels #TRMU1 £1.75 mtr (£2.10 inc vat)
Ali, 1mm steel. #AVSN £7.50 (£9 inc vat) 10 x 5mm for 2mm panels #TRMU2 £2 mtr (£2.40 inc vat)
13 x 7mm for 3mm panels #TRMU3 £2.25 mtr (£2.70 inc vat)
7 10 13
4
5 7
18
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 12mm wide x 0.5mm thick x 4 15 26
metre roll. Ideal for fixing trim, legend plaques, labels,
badges or signs.#DSTAP12 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
5.5 5.5
6
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SATIN BLACK ‘U’ CHANNEL 10mm x 8mm Very nice, hard EDGE TRIMS Patterned PVC. All with steel reinforcing.
plastic trim that will curve without distortion in both directions Max panel thickness 7mm. Channel depth 13mm.
as tight as 50mm radius. Will fit over 1mm to 4mm panels. Will form to 60mm radius. #TRMPV7 £3 mtr (£3.60 inc vat)
A brilliant feature is a fillet of non-setting adhesive at the
bottom of the ‘U’ to help it stay firmly in place. Piccy shows
trim around the edges of a Dax Rush front wheel arch.
16
#TRMSBU £4 mtr (£4.80 inc vat)
10 11
14
14
15
15
9
EDGE TRIM Patterned PVC with steel reinforcing. Max
panel thickness 5mm. Channel depth 10mm.
Will form to 50mm radius. Max panel thickness 3mm. Channel depth 11mm.
#TRMPV £2.50 mtr (£3 inc vat) Will form to 60mm radius. #TRMPV3 £2 mtr (£2.60 inc vat)
16
8
EDGE TRIM Patterned PVC with steel reinforcing. Max
panel thickness 6mm. Channel depth 16mm. Will form to
75mm radius. RUBBER EDGE TRIM with steel reinforcing. Max panel
#TRMPVL £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat) thickness 5mm. Channel depth 10mm. Will form to 50mm
radius.#TRMPR £4 mtr (£4.80 inc vat)
18
12
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WHEEL ARCH MOULDING Extremely flexible self- FLOCKED WINDOW TRIM This is usually bonded to the
adhesive. Will easily follow wheel arch contours. Will finish top of a door panel where the flocked side wipes against
off a sharp edge and provide protection against car park the window as it goes up and down. Sold in stiff one metre
‘dings’. Many other uses. lengths and shipped taped to a piece of wood.
BLACK WITH CHROME INFILL #TRMWAC #FWT £7 mtr (£8.40 inc vat)
ALL BLACK #TRMWAB
Both £4.50 mtr (£5.40 inc vat) BONDED TO
DOOR TOP
7.6
26
18.4
SMALL FLOCKED WINDOW TRIM This is usually bonded
to the top of a door panel where the flocked side wipes
against the window as it goes up and down. Sold in stiff one
metre lengths and shipped taped to a piece of wood. Weight
77gms per mtr. #FWT2 £6 mtr (£7.20 inc vat)
17 mm
DOUBLE SIDED
TAPE 4 mtr roll
of 12mm wide tape. Plenty for 2 lengths of gutter trim.
#DSTAP12 £3 (£3.60 inc vat)
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HOLLOW ‘D’ SECTIONS ARE HIGHLY COMPRESSIBLE AND NEOPRENE SPONGE ‘P’ SECTION SELF-ADHESIVE
SUITABLE FOR BONNET, BOOT AND DOOR SEALS. WHEN Soft, skinned sponge. Strong adhesive with peel-off backing
CHOOSING THE CORRECT SIZE FOR THE JOB REMEMBER 9mm x 6mm #TRMPSA £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
THAT ALTHOUGH YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SQUEEZE THE TRIM
ALMOST FLAT BETWEEN YOUR FINGER AND THUMB, IT IS
NOT SO EASY TO COMPRESS OVER A LARGER AREA
NEOPRENE ‘D’ SECTION SELF-ADHESIVE
Soft, skinned sponge. Strong adhesive with peel-off backing 6
8mm x 6mm #TRMDSA1 £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
6 9
8
NEOPRENE SPONGE EARED ‘D’ SECTION SELF-
10mm x 7mm #TRMDSA2 £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat) ADHESIVE Soft, skinned sponge. Strong adhesive with
peel-off backing. A nice feature of this trim is the protruding
ears that hide and seal the adhesive strip once it is applied.
16mm x 15mm #TRMDSA4 £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
7
10
16
14mm x 13mm #TRMDSA3 £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
15
13
TRIM / HOSE CUTTER This simple cutter is a great way
to make clean, square cuts through non-steel-reinforced
14 plastic, PVC, neoprene, nylon and rubber trim and hose.
It has die-cast alloy handles and a very sharp, ground,
hardened steel blade which is supported on both sides as it
cuts for a very neat job. Size 210mm long. Maximum hose
RUNNING BOARD TRIM An extruded aluminium channel
diameter or trim width 35mm. Weight 170gms.
with a black, hard rubber insert. Usually fitted to steps and
#TRIMCUT £5.50 (£6.60 inc vat)
running boards of classic cars in three or four rows, spaced NOTE: NOT TO BE USED ON STEEL-REINFORCED DOOR OR
an inch or two apart. The aluminium is very soft which EDGING TRIM OR STEEL BRAIDED HOSE
means it is easy to form it around gentle curves in both
planes. Just secure the aluminium with screws or rivets then
slide in the rubber section for a professional finish with no
exposed fixings. Aluminium width 16mm. Overall height with
rubber fitted 10mm. Aluminium channel and Rubber insert
supplied separately in 6ft lengths (182cm).
ALUMINIUM #RUNBDA £15 per 6ft length (£18 inc vat)
RUBBER #RUNBDR £8 per 6ft length (£9.60 inc vat)
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SELF-ADHESIVE BLACK RUBBER WING PIPING Use in the traditional way
FOAM RUBBER STRIP between bolt-on wings and body to make a neat, sealed
Open cell, skinned on top side. joint. Or, as a finishing trim around the edges of aluminium
Ideal for vibration isolation or panels. 4mm diameter bead. 22.5mm long tail x 2.3mm
sealing between panel joints. thick. #TRMPI2 £3 mtr (£3.60 inc vat)
4
3
19
25 x 6mm #TRMR2 £2.25 mtr (£2.64 inc vat) WING PIPING Black PVC. Use in the traditional way
between bolt-on wings and body to make a neat, sealed
joint. Or, as a finishing trim around the edges of aluminium
panels. 4.5mm diameter bead. 25mm long tail x 1.3mm
6 thick. #TRMPI £2.50 mtr (£3 inc vat)
25
25
10
WING PIPING Black PVC. Use in the traditional way
between bolt-on wings and body to make a neat, sealed
25 joint. Or, as a finishing trim around the edges of aluminium
panels. 4mm diameter bead. 14mm long tail x 0.9mm thick.
#TRMPI3 £2.50 mtr (£3 inc vat)
SELF ADHESIVE RIBBED NEOPRENE SPONGE STRIP
Soft, skinned closed cell sponge. Ideal for bonnet and boot
shuts or panel to panel joints. Peel-off backing. Three sizes:
10mm x 4mm #TRMRIB1 £2 mtr (£2.40 inc vat) 14
4 4
10
15
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TANK STRAP RUBBER (Cut edge painted white for clarity) EDGE SEAL Black rubber. For boot edge lips etc.
30 x 7mm hard black rubber channel. Will accept 22mm Overall 19mm high. 9mm diameter soft round hollow bead.
wide strap. (Cut edge painted for clarity) For up to 3mm thick panels. Steel reinforced ‘U’.
#TRMTANK £6 mtr (£7.20 inc vat) #TRME £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
9
30
19
7
19
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BOOT & DOOR SEAL Steel reinforced ‘U’ section
SMALL #TRMBS 28mm total height for up to 3mm panels.
LARGE #TRMBL 42mm total height for up to 5mm panels.
Both £4 mtr (£4.80 inc vat)
DOOR SEAL Suitable for panels up to 5mm thick. 17mm
diameter soft hollow bead bonded to steel-reinforced PVC
gripper with leather-grain finish.
#TRMDR £3.50 mtr (£4.20 inc vat)
42
28
17
16
19
12
12
26 27
SMALL DOOR SEAL Suitable for panels up to 4mm thick.
10mm diameter soft hollow bead moulded onto textured, EARED DOOR SEAL Suitable for panels up to 6.5mm thick.
steel-reinforced PVC gripper. #TRMDRS £4 mtr (£4.80 inc vat) 16mm diameter soft hollow bead with additional sealing ears
moulded to steel-reinforced PVC gripper with leather-grain
finish. #TRMDRE £4.50 mtr (£5.40 inc vat)
12
17
9 13
28
16
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RUBBER MATTING Black, low profile 3mm wide flutes HARD RUBBER SHEET 1.5mm thick. Very flexible. Black.
3mm thick. Roll width 1016mm (40"). Easy to cut with knife or scissors. Ideal for gaskets, seals
#TRMAT £14 linear mtr (£16.80 inc vat) etc. Piece size 700mm x 300mm (27" x 12"). Larger sizes
can be supplied from roll width 1400mm (please call) .
700mm x 300mm #RS15 £4 (£4.80 inc vat)
1400mm x 300mm #RS152 £7 (£8.40 inc vat)
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HINTS & TIPS
reproduced from our monthly newsletters
SILENCER MODIFICATION The silencer on customer, Pat’s MX5 was getting just too noisy so, as
an alternative to an expensive replacement, he decided to buy one of our wadding refills and convert
his silencer to make it re-packable. He first marked a cutting line an inch from the end of the can with
some tape and cut through the outer case with a hacksaw. Our wadding refill was wrapped around
his original baffle and the cut end of the original case was slipped over the stainless strip, drilled and
riveted in place. Easy peasy. Nice one Pat.
LINING HOLES WITH ‘U’ CHANNEL Sometimes you need to line holes in panels or bodywork, either
for decoration or to comply with IVA ‘sharp edge and radius’ requirements
but you just can’t find a grommet of the correct size. One simple solution
is to use ‘U’ channel trim. The picture below shows a 50mm hole in 1mm
thick aluminium lined with our 7mm x 4mm rubber ‘U’ channel. If you cut
the correct length and trim the ends neatly the join will be almost invisible
and it won’t even need gluing in place. You can use our Chrome, Gloss
Black or Carbon effect ‘U’ channels for more decorative effect and even
our Herringbone embossed, steel reinforced PVC trims for larger holes
and thicker panels.
HOW DO YOU MEASURE TUBES AND HOSES? To the experienced car builder that may seem like
a daft question but you may be surprised at how much confusion this can cause a beginner. Lets start
with the basics - apart from the length, which is obvious, every hose or tube has three dimensions:
1. Outside diameter (O.D.) 2. Inside diameter (I.D.) 3. Wall thickness - the thickness of the metal or
rubber tube wall. You can measure the length easily enough with a tape measure but for the other
three measurements the best tool is a Digital or Vernier Caliper. But what dimension do you ask for
when you need to order some hose or tubing - Inside or Outside Diameter?
HERE’S A SIMPLE RULE TO REMEMBER.... Everything soft like Rubber, PVC, Silicone, Neoprene,
Polythene is always denoted using it’s Inside Diameter (I.D.) and everything hard like Steel,
Aluminium, Copper, Brass, Nylon etc. is always denoted using it’s Outside Diameter (O.D.) Asking
for a rubber hose with an O.D. of 43 mm is meaningless - unless you know the wall thickness - you
can then calculate the I.D. In fact, if you know any two out of I.D., O.D. or wall thickness, you can
easily calculate the third. Absolute measuring accuracy is not always important. For instance, 38mm
rubber hose is, as far as cooling system plumbing goes, the same as 1½" hose. The size difference
is unimportant. However, 5/16" copper tube looks alarmingly similar in size to 8mm copper tube. But
if you’re using compression fittings and olives on, for instance, a fuel system using the correct size
components is essential for safe, tight joints.
NOTE: Rubber hoses are not always perfectly round and can be flattened slightly in storage. Whilst
this does not affect the performance of the hose it can make them difficult to measure accurately.
Simply take the dimension at the widest point and again at the thinnest point and average the two.
WHAT IS P.C.D.? This means 'Pitch Circle Diameter' and is the diameter of a circle drawn through the
centre of a set of holes on a circle. So, four equally spaced 12mm holes on a 98mm PDC could refer to
the size and spacing of your wheel bolts, for example.
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SAFER FILING A simple hint but one that could prevent a heap of
heartache and extra work. Filing holes in dashboards and body panels is
one of the more tedious jobs when building a car. And it’s all too easy for
the file to slip and gouge a hefty gash in a polished or painted surface.
The simple solution - just cut a couple of inches of rubber hose and push
it over the end of the file. Even if you then make a slip-up, the rubber
won’t mark your panel.
MARKING OUT Measuring calipers are the most-used tools in our workshops and have never been
as inexpensive as they are today. When I was an apprentice, a vernier caliper, identical to the one for
sale in our catalogue for under a tenner, cost a week’s wages!! This hint would make many an engineer
weep, but I find the technique so useful that I justify it to myself as a time saver. When marking-out
softer materials like aluminium and mild steel simply
set the caliper to the required dimension, tighten the
jaws and scribe a line on the surface with the point of
one jaw whilst running the other jaw along the edge of
the material. Both the inner and outer, measuring jaws
of your caliper are hardened and ground to a point
so, providing you’re not trying to mark stainless or
hardened steel, the calipers will not be damaged
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CARDBOARD BOX OVEN In cooler climates, spraying small parts in a cold, damp garage can prove
challenging. Curing times are increased and blooming (going dull) often spoils the finish. Our simple
solution to this problem is a makeshift oven. We made one easily with a cardboard box and a small fan
heater. We place the parts on a block inside or simply hang
them on a piece of wire punched through the top of the box. We
can even and turn them round using the wire without putting
your hands inside the box. We warm both the parts and the
paint in the ‘oven’. 70 deg Fahrenheit is a good temperature to
aim for. A thermometer is put in the box and move the heater
closer or further away until you have the temperature stabilised.
We keep our workshop well ventilated and we turn off the
heater whilst you’re actually spraying. Turn it on again when the
fumes and vapour have cleared and leave it on until the paint
has cured.
Mount the valve tightly in the drill chuck and set the speed at slow.
Use plenty of light oil (Duck Oil or WD40) and, applying even pressure
each time, gradually move across the panel overlapping the last turn
by about a third. You can clamp a piece of timber to your drill platform
as a guide-bar to ensure parallel lines. Start either at the top or the
bottom and work from left to right. Overlap each circle by approximately
one third. At the end of the first row move back and start a second row,
placing the circle between the two above and overlapping them by one
third. And so on. Always keep the panel flat on the drill base and try
to avoid forming small sections of circles at the edges or the holes in
your panel. Be careful, this can tear your Scotchbrite disc clean off the
valve. Whenever you use a new piece of Scotchbrite always ‘break it in’
on a piece of scrap. This will help ensure that your circles maintain a
uniform texture. As always, it makes sense to practice on a piece of
waste material, perfecting your technique before finally creating your
masterpiece.
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ANGLED REAR LAMP MOUNTING You can fit any surface-mounted lamp to a sloping rear panel by
moulding and shaping a wedge of body filler.
1. Determine the area where the light is to be mounted and
stick sellotape to it a few inches larger than the lamp surface.
This acts as a mould release preventing the filler from
sticking to the panel.
2. Cover the rear and sides of the lamp with sellotape.
3. Position the lamp and temporarily hold it in place with a
few pieces of tape and cardboard supports.
4. Fill the gap with filler. Don’t worry about getting it full with
one mix of filler. This part can be done in several stages.
5. When the gap is sufficiently filled you can pull off the lamp
and the hardened wedge of filler. Dress the filler to size and
shape and paint it black.
6. Drill right through the mounting holes and the wedge.
CORRECTING HOSE SIZE MISMATCHES Mainstream car and motorcycle manufacturers have a
habit of making hoses and hose outlets in some weird and wonderful sizes like 23mm or 41mm. And
sometimes there is no exact hose size equivalent when you come to re-plumb your cooling system.
OK, you can stretch a 32mm rubber hose over a 34mm
outlet and you can squeeze a 25mm hose down to 22mm
with a good hose clip but it’s better to aim for a good fit - and
here’s one way to achieve it.
A bicycle inner tube is really just a very thin-walled hose with
it’s ends joined together. You can get four different sizes
for about a tenner on ebay that will suit any hose size on
your system. Cut a 30mm section from one and you have
a wide ring that you can slip over your outlet to increase it’s
diameter by about 2mm. You can even build up the thickness
with a couple of layers if necessary. In the picture above a
short section of inner tube has been used to increase the
diameter of one end of a 25mm hose joiner to 27mm.
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WELDING UNIVERSAL JOINTS It's sometimes necessary to
weld a Universal Joint to a shaft for steering columns or gear
linkages - a perfectly acceptable practice. The problem is, most
UJ's have rubber or plastic seals that keep out the dust and grit
and keep in the grease. Excessive welding heat, just a couple of
inches away will melt the seals and destroy the component. The
solution? - Immerse most of the UJ in a bucket of water whilst you
weld the above the water level. The water will soak away heat and
protect the UJ's seals. In the picture we're supporting the UJ and
shaft with mole grips just above the water level.
TETHERING FUEL CAPS UK IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) rules require most removable fuel caps
be tethered to the filler neck so that you don't drive away from the filling station leaving your cap on the
wing or on the petrol pump. Here's one suggestion on how to tether an Aero-style cap, although you can
apply similar methods to many other types of cap.
The tether we chose is brass picture-frame wire. It's a fine, multi-strand, flexible wire that has good
corrosion resistance and can easily be
secured and soldered. To join the ends
we used cut-down, uninsulated crimp
terminals. We drilled two 1.5mm holes
in the bottom plastic housing of an Aero
cap, in a position that will not interfere
with the locking action of the cap. The
wire is threaded through the holes and
the terminal sleeve slipped over the wire
and crimped. It can be soldered for added
strength. The tether should be 6 or 8 inches
long and must also be secured down,
inside the neck.
CUTTING SPIRAL WIRE-REINFORCED HOSES Many hoses have an embedded spiral, spring-steel
wire reinforcement to prevent collapse on tight bends. It is perfectly possible to make a clean, straight
cut with only a sharp knife and some good quality side cutters. Here's how.
Lay the hose flat on a bench and rotate the hose until you can make a mark right next to the wire at the
exact required. Now, depending on which direction the wire is wound, insert a sharp knife blade and cut
through the hose all the way around, either towards you or away from you, until the blade is exactly next
to the start point, but on the other side of the wire. You can then fold back the hose and cut the wire with
your cutters. The cut wire ends will often try to straighten themselves out so you can just re-bend the
ends with your fingers.
You can apply this method to all our coolant, fuel and duct hoses.
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TOP TIP. Our #M19BK GT mirrors can be modi-
fied to accept most of our 95mm LED rear lights.
At only 12 quid a pair these moulded housings
are 160mm high from base to top and offer a
great opportunity to create a striking feature on
the back of your car. The base size is 90mm x
30mm with a single M8 bolt fixing. Loosen the
single pozi screw in the base and the stem can
be rocked left and right on the base up to 180
degrees. For this example we removed the base
and clamped the mirror stem in a drill vice with
the back edge squared perfectly vertical. We
carefully drilled a 6mm hole right down the stem
into the mirror head. We removed the captive
aluminium rivnut from inside the mirror head and
cut away the plastic boss with wire cutters. The
6mm hole can be continued through the base
and the base gasket so all the wires are hidden.
The easiest mounting option for the lamps is to
just bond them in because you'll never have to
change a bulb - but you could bond a couple of
rivnuts inside the housing and screw them in. The
picture below shows our #RL40 in the housing in
a vertical orientation. But the housings can just
as easily be mounted horizontally and the lamp
rotated 90 degrees. Also shown is our 'Bullseye'
#RL57. We would recommend that, once you
have worked-out the angle of the base, you bond
the base securely to the stem - the standard
screw may not be man-enough for the additional
weight of a lamp.
#M19BK £12 pair (£14.40 inc vat)
TOP TIP We've recently introduced several new cable-operated ventilation ducts and heater valves
so I thought I'd dig out this old picture of the cockpit ventilation ducting from our helicopter website. It
may give you a few ideas. At the centre is a welded aluminium 'T' made from 1.5mm wall thickness 2"
diameter tube. Two, upside-down 'L' shaped rods have butterfly discs screwed to them inside the ali
tube and a small hole drilled at the end of
the 'L'. Cold air is drawn in from the left
hose and warm air from the right hose.
The butterfly valves control the mix. Inside
the short piece of gates rubber hose is
one of our 50mm 12 volt Axial fans. This
pumps the air through the top hose to vent
outlets at the base of the screen.
The butterfly valves are cable operated
with simple push-pull cables like our
#PPC. The solid wire inners are bent to fit
through the small hole in the 'L' arms and
the outers are held in 5mm rubber-lined
'P' Clips fixed to M5 bolts,which are silver-
soldered to the stainless hose clips. The
picture is a bit grainy but you can see that
the left-hand cable operates the right hand
butterfly and vice versa.
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RADIUS OR ANGLE ?
A very common area of confusion, when talking to our
telephone customers is knowing the difference between
a Radius and an Angle. How tightly you can bend a hose
2
or a piece of trim without it buckling or distorting will often
determine it's suitability for the job. Or, how can you be
sure that the moulded front wheel arch of a Seven will be a
pleasing fit around your wheel and tyre, or that chrome trim
will form around the curve of your windscreen?? 90º 90º
IUS
So, lets get back to basics. The term 'Radius' is always
RAD
applied to a circle or part of a circle and is always
a dimension. It could be a dimension measured in
centimetres, millimetres or inches but it is always a
dimension. And it is always half of the diameter of the circle.
A circle with a diameter of 400mm will have a 200mm
radius. Simples.
1
This example shows a piece of
RA 40mm I.D. ducting. The bend
DI radius was measured at about
US 190mm
R
M ETE So, what is the angle that this hose is bent to? You can read
DIA
the angle directly from your two rods using a simple school-
room protractor or an inexpensive workshop angle finder as
shown in picture 3. Remember that the angle of a bent hose
will always be measured as the deviation in degrees from a
straight hose as shown in picture 4. Both methods will give
you the same result.
3
The confusion, perhaps arises when there isn't a full circle
to be seen - for instance on a bent piece of flexible hose
or indeed, a Seven's front wing. As you can see in picture
2, the full circle is still there, even though you can't see it.
So you still have a diameter and therefore you still have a
radius. But how do you measure it?
Well, again we're back to basic geometry. Any radius is
always perpendicular to the circle. That is, wherever the
radius meets the circle it's always at 90 degrees. So here's
where a little judgement and a good eye come into play.
Lay two straight pieces of stiff wire or welding rod each at
90 degrees, across the hose where the curved segment
ends and the straight section begins. The point where the
wires cross will be the centre of the circle. It's now a simple
job to measure the radius with a rule or tape measure -
which, on hoses, is usually deemed to be measured in the 4
middle.
NOTES
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HOLE SAW SIZE TWEAKING Hole saws are an easy way to make a hole through
wood, GRP and metal but they almost always cut bigger than their designated size. Mostly this is un-
important, but it is possible to modify them slightly to cut a smaller, more accurate hole size. As with all
saws, alternate teeth are offset to the left or right - or on a holesaw, to the inside or the outside. This is
to help clear away the shavings from the cut and prevents a build-up of shavings between the teeth.
But it is this very offset on the
outside of a holesaw that make
them cut slightly bigger.
One possible sizing option is to
remove the offset from the 'out-
side' row of teeth. Just mount
the holesaw in a hand drill and
spin it against the rotating wheel
of a bench grinder. Keep the
holesaw in-line with the wheel
and gently grind away the
outside offset. Keep testing the
cut on a piece of scrap mate-
rial until you have reached the
hole size you need. A 1mm to 2mm reduction is possible with this method but remember that you have
reduced the swarf-clearing capacity of the holesaw so keep clearing the teeth with a stiff brush as you
cut your way through the material.
HOW TO DRILL AND TAP A HOLE. You can just drill a hole or you can drill an
accurate hole. There are occasions when a hole will do but there are occasions when an accurate hole
is required to keep precision components perfectly aligned - and this job is such an occasion. Here's
how I tackle the job of making the M10 tapped holes in the adapter plate for the gearbox to adapter plate
studs. We're fortunate to have a universal milling machine but a good quality pillar drill will be fine. Just
ensure that the 'Quill' (the part that moves up and down with the drill chuck on) is perfectly perpendicular
to the bed of the machine.
1. We've already marked the six hole positions through both components with a transfer punch and
here we are with the same transfer punch, mounted in a collet in the milling machine. A collet is more
accurate than a drill chuck so I use one for this first step. Although tha adapter plate will be clamped
down firmly for the drilling operations (you can just see tha clamp in the pictures), leave the adapter
plate floating until the transfer punch is located in the centre-pop mark - then tighten the clamp.
2. Use a step drill to start the hole. Step drills are stronger and more rigid than regular drills and will not
wander. With a little light oil you'll have a perfectly centred, stepped hole right through. Be careful not to
make the hole too big.
3. Open up with the tapping drill. I always use a drill about 0.2mm smaller than the charts recommend.
Drills always cut bigger than their actual size so this will leave you with the correct size hole for tapping.
4. Replace the drill with the tap and, using gentle pressure on the quill, turn the chuck by hand for a few
turns to get the tap started.
5. Release the chuck and finish the tapping with a tap wrench.
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HOW TO DRILL A HOLE CENTRALLY IN A
SHAFT OR A TUBE. This method isn't a substitute for
accurate setting-up in a milling machine but it'll give you a pretty close
idea of where the middle of a tube is to drill a hole. All you need is a
pillar drill and a short, flat strip of metal - we've used a six inch steel
rule here. Just hold your tube in a drill vice and lay the steel rule
across the tube. Mount the drill in the chuck and bring it down until it
just makes contact with the steel rule. You'll immediately know if the
drill is in the centre if the steel rule is horizontal. If the steel rule is
see-sawing either way then the drill is off-centre. Clamp down the vice
and drill your hole.
A small drill may want to wander around a little so replace it with a
centre drill to start your hole.
HOW TO CUT
STAINLESS-
BRAIDED RUBBER HOSE. This method
is probably the neatest way of cutting stainless-braided
rubber hose BUT - you must remember to wash out the
hose before installing it.
Wrap the hose tightly with masking tape and mark the
cut position with a pen. Mount a 1mm thick steel cutting
disc on your angle grinder. Hold one end of the pipe in
your bench vice and hold the other end straight with a
little tension. Cut through the hose slowly and carefully,
reducing the pull tension as the cutter finally goes through
the hose. If there are any straggly stainless fibres left you
can trim them off with side cutters. Now WASH OUT the
hose with some thinners. There will inevitably be some
stainless and rubber powder inside and the last place you
want that is in your engine.
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INDICATOR CIRCUITS
Indicator and Hazard circuits rank pretty high in the
'problem' stakes when building a car. The problem is INDICATOR
- there is no single, universal way to do it. There are SWITCH
hundreds of switches, lamps and relays available and
hundreds of ways to wire them. If you're in any doubt over
your wiring it always make sense to mock-up a circuit on LH INDICATORS 2 x 21w RH INDICATORS 2 x 21w
the bench. Here, we've made a simple indicator cuircuit
on a small piece of plywood using four #RL15 indicator
lamps, a pair of #SR5 side repeaters, a flasher relay
#FRLY7 and an ON/OFF/ON toggle switch #TSN4. A few
short pieces of 5 Amp wire, some spade connectors and
a #QCON3 connect it all together. A 12 volt battery is all
that's needed to make it work and prove your design.
SIDE REPEATER 5w SIDE REPEATER 5w
When you have the indicator circuit working you can add
the Hazard function. All the information you need is in this
catalogue. Just take it steady and work through it one wire
at a time - you may surprise yourself !!
+12V
DASH WARNING LIGHT DASH WARNING LIGHT
FLASHER
RELAY
#FRLY7
+12V
HOW DOES A FLASHER RELAY WORK? The traditional, A hazard flasher relay does the same but at a total of 94
2-terminal flasher relay is the mainstay of most indicator watts. An added benefit of this type of flasher relay is that,
and hazard circuits. When you're problem-solving your cir- if you have a dodgy bulb you'll know because the flash rate
cuit it's useful to understand how these little beauties work. will change or not flash at all.
Well, inside the aluminium can is basically just a switch
whose contacts open and close at a specified time interval
BI-METALLIC STRIP
to turn the indicator lights on and off. But, getting the correct
time interval is the clever bit. One of the switch contacts is HEATER COIL
mounted to the main metal frame inside the aluminium can
which continues through the base to one of the spade termi-
nals -'L'. The other switch contact is riveted to a bi-metallic
strip which is isolated from the main frame and is connected
SWITCH CONTACTS
to the other spade terminal - the +12 volt supply terminal -
'X'. (terminal desinations can vary. There is a list of different
ones in the catalogue). Also connected to this terminal is a
tiny heater coil which is fixed to and is in direct contact with
the bi-metallic strip. When the indicator is turned on current
flows through the heater coil, through the made contacts
and lights the indicator lamps on the vehicle - at the same
time, warming-up the bimetallic strip which bends when
heated and opens the switch contacts, turning off the lights
and the heater coil. The bi-metallic strip cools down, bends
back and the switch contacts are made again - and so on
and so on.
The heater and bi-metallic strip are made to exacting
specifications so that the correct bulb wattage - 2 x 21 watt
and one x 5 watt - total 47 watts (two indicators and a side
repeater) is the exact power needed to open and close the
switch contacts at exactly the correct flashing interval.
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HOW TO TRIM PLASTIC LAMP MOUNTS AT AN ANGLE
Not all rear panels have vertical surfaces to mount your Mark the cutting line on the moulding - we've used a Tip-
rear lamps. Our moulded lamp housings offer an easy pex pen here.
way to mount your lamps vertically on a sloping rear
panel. Here's how to trim them.
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HOW DOES A SERVO WORK?
A servo is a device that uses a combination of pneumatics (air pressure) and hydraulics (oil
pressure) to boost the pressure of brake or clutch slave cylinders. The servo's main vacuum
chamber is connected by a strong hose to the engine's inlet manifold which creates a vacuum in
the chamber. The vacuum is retained by a one-way valve in the hose. When pressure is applied
to the brake (or clutch) pedal, valves are opened and closed which allow air at atmospheric
pressure (14 psi) into the other side of the vacuum chamber, moving a diaphragm and push-rod
increasing the output fluid pressure. The power of a servo is denoted as a ratio - for example, 2
to 1. So, 100 lbs pressure applied to the fluid inlet of the servo will be amplified to 200 lbs at the
outlet.
The ratio is wholly dependant on the size of the vacuum chamber and the diameter of the
main diaphragm, simply because a larger diaphragm has more square inches of area for the
atmospheric pressure of 14 psi to push against.
Atmospheric
pressure
Heavier pressure
to brakes
Normal pressure
from master
cylinder
Vacuum from
inlet manifold
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INDEX
Braided Brake Hose 20 Centre Finder 425 144
Brake fluid 29 Centre punch 423 Dip switch 148
Brake fluid sticker 25 Chassis Coat Black 465 DIstribution Bar 180
Aluminium Composite Sheet Brake hose 11 Chisel & punch set 450 Distribution Box 176
486 Brake light switch 17, 164, Choke cable 69 Distribution Post 180
Aluminium ducting 359, 369 291 Chrome (ish) paint 460 Dividers 425
ALuminium Escutcheons Brake pedal pads 28 Chrome trim 520 Doomsday cover 129
372 Brake pipe 31 Chrome universal joint 54 Door handles 48, 334
Aluminium Expansion Tank Brake pipe bender 30, 444 Cigarette lighter 165 Door latches 50
385 Brake pipe clips 31 Circle cutter 262, 267, 423 Door mirrors 310
Aluminium Handle 48, 334 Brake pipe cutter 32 Clamps 447 Door pull handles 48, 334
Aluminium mesh 404 Brake Pipe Fittings 20 Classic Cool 466 Door trim 527
Aluminium sheet 484 Brake pipe flaring tool 32 Cleko fasteners 435 Double sided tape 481, 522
Aluminium tape 477 Brake pipe flaring tools 444 Clevis 11 Dowty washers 514
Aluminium tube 484 Brake Pipe Straightener 30 Clip on mirrors 316 Driving lights 251
Aluminium Washer Tanks 80 Brake pipe unions 18, 416 Clock 233 D Section trim 525
Ammeter 218 Brake proportioning valve Clock digital 218, 234 Ducting 368
Angel Eyes Lamps 253 22 Clutch slave cylinder 13 Dust caps 343
Aston fuel filler cap 102, 103 Brake reservoirs 25 Clutch Slave Cylinders 12 Dynadeck 478
Autosol 473 Brake servo 22 Cockpit dehumidifier 341 Dynaliner 478
Aviation snips 438, 522, 526 Brakes parts 10 Cockpit ventilators 377 Dynamat Hoodliner 480
Axial fan 362 Brake Tee 18, 416 Cold drawn seamless tube DYNAMAT Products 478
Brake unions 19, 25, 416 56 Dynamat Superlite 479
B Brass joiners 408 Column link 56 Dynamat Xtreme 479
Ball joint 71 Brass Y Joiners 409 Combination square 424 Dynatape 480
Banjo 96 Breather Filter 379 Composite Sheet 486 DZUS fasteners 499
Batteries 203 Brush strip 337 Compressor Air Con 345 DZUS Fasteners 41
Battery box 172, 339 Bulb holders 309 Condensing Radiator 345
Battery caBLE 168, 209 Bulkhead flanges 367 Contact adhesive 330, 470 E
Battery chargers 210, 455 Bullet mirrors 317 Convoluted sleeving 198, Earth strap 168
Battery clamp 172 Bullet terminals 184 250 E Clip pack 515
Battery cut off switch 170 Bungee 450 Coolant 466 Edge seal 527
Battery earth strap 168 Busbar 180 Cooling fans 211 Edge trim 523
Battery quick disconnect Butyl sealer 257, 271, 281, Copper brake pipe 31 Electric demister 362
171 296, 471 Copper Ease 474 Electric window switch 148
Battery switch 169 Buzzer 159 Copper Nickle brake pipe 31 Engine degreaser 114, 473
Battery Switch Cover 170 Bypass thermostat 402 Copper Slip 474 Engine Enamel 464
Battery terminal covers 168, Copper tube 397
171
C Copper washer pack 514
Engine Mounts 72
Engine paint 459
Battery terminals 171 Cabinet latch 47 Cotton reel mount 72 Engine start switch 137
Battery tray 172 Cabinet latch key 47 Courtesy light switch 150 Epoxu putty 472
Bear claw door latches 49 Cable 193 Coverchrome 199, 420 Epoxy adhesive 471
Big Head Fixings 159, 513 Cable adjuster 71 Crimping tool 187, 190, 307, Epoxy Adhesive 469
Billet alloy switches 143, Cable cover bellows 70 448 Escutcheons 372
144 Cable Joiners 185 Crimp terminals 189 Ethanol Fuel Hose 87, 397
BIndicator Buzzer 159 Cable protection 198, 250 Crocodile clips 515 Evans Waterless Coolants
Bitumastic aerosol 461 Cable Sepatators 90, 506 Cutting Disc 441 466
Black Billet Switches 146 Cable sleeving 197 CV Boot fitting kit 57, 451 Exhaust clamp 117, 503
Blackcote Aerosol 461, 465 Cable tie bases 148, 290, CV Boots 57 Exhaust joiners 117
Black paint 461
Blanking Plug 413
300, 490 D Exhaust mount 72
Cable ties 489 Exhaust paint 120, 459
Bleed valve 367, 405 Cable tie tool 446, 489 Dash vents 363 Exhaust paste 120, 473
Body Filler 470 Caliper 425 Dash warning lights 122 Exhaust Straps 72
Body rivets 518 Caliper & Drum paint 32, Daytime running lights 254 Exhaust wrap 116
Bolts 507 459 Deburring tool 426 Expansion tank 385
Bonnet & boot latches 49 Carb cleaner 114, 473 Decibel meter 116, 453 Extractor Set 423
Bonnet catches 34 Carbon Fibre Oil CatchTank Degreaser 114, 473 Eyebolt 328
Bonnet hooks 45 75 Dehumidifier 341
Bonnet pins 45 Carburettor linkage 71 Demister 362 F
Bonnet release cable 70 Car cover 5 Demist kit 363 Fabric punch 437
Bonnet vents 374 Cargo nets 333 Demist plenum 365 Facet fuel pumps 95
Boot & door seal 527 Car mats 330 Demist Vent Steel 364 Fan mounting kits 214, 491
Boss Steering 63 Carpet 331, 487 Digital calipers 427 Fans 211
Bowden cable 69 Cartridge gun 437 Digital speedometer 231 Fan switch 164, 212, 400,
Bowden Cable 69 Catches & latches 34 Dimmer for Billet Switches
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409 Gloss black paint 461 Hose finishers 421 Locking dust caps 343
Fanswitch three speed 149 Glove box latch 47 Hose formers 391 Locking wire pliers 452
Fan thermostat 212, 400 Glue Gun 447 Hose reducers 403 Loctite 29, 73, 106, 212,
F Clamps 447 GoPro Accessories 8 Hose Separators 90, 506 415, 472, 509
Fibrefill 470 GoPro Cameras 5 Hosetails 414 Loom tape 198, 483
Fibreglass kits 470 Grease 474 Hot Melt Glue Gun 447 Louvres 370
Fibre washer pack 514 Grease aerosol 473 Housing for Lamps 266 LUCAS Rear lights 260
Files 440 Grease Gun 447, 474 Housing for rear lights 274 Lucas style connectors 185
Filler 470 Grille Mesh 485 Hylomar 339, 472 Luggage ties 450
Filler Neck 113 Grinding Disc 441
Filler necks 387 Grommets 493 I M
Filter King 100 Gutter trim 524 Ignition switch 133 Marking Tools 425
Fire extinguishers 341
Firesleeve 418 H Immobiliser 206 Master cylinders 10
Indicator lights 262 Matt black paint 461
Flap Discs 441 Handbrake 16, 17 Indicator switches 154 Maxi fuse holder 179
Flaring tools 444 Handbrake gaiters 336 Infra red thermometer 119, Measuring 425
Flasher relay 161 Harbess Fixing Plate 327 352, 383, 453 Mechanical stop light switch
Flashers & relays 160 Harnesses 322 In-line housing 399 164
Flexible exhaust pipe 118 Hazard relay 161, 452 Inspection lamps 306 Mesh vents 371
Flexible hose 390 Hazard switches 157 Instrument pod 215 Micrometer 426, 427
Flexible silicone hose 395 Header tanks 384 Instruments 215, 225 Micro SD Cards 7
Float switch 405 Headlamp Bowl 242 Insulation tape 198, 482 Micro side repeater 282
Flooring 330 Headlamp mesh 247 Interior lights 301 Mini Fuses 178
Fluid reservoirs 25 Headlamp plug 247, 307 Interior mirror adhesive 319 Mirror Repair Kit 316
Fly Off Handbrake 16 Headlamp rim 242 Interior mirrors 319 Mirrors 310
Foam strip 494, 526 Headlamps 241, 242 Modular Fuse System 177
Footrests 28, 332 Headlamp switch 151 J Monza fuel cap 104
Front foglamps 251 Headlamp switches 151 Mud flap brackets 340, 488
Fuel filler hose 90, 113, 398 Jubilee clips 395, 502
Heater case 359 Jump leads 172, 342, 451 Mud flaps 340, 488, 528
Fuel filler neck 111 Heater fan 358 Multi Angle Seatbelts 325
Fuel gauge kit 216
Fuel Gauge Matcher 216
Heater hose 354, 360, 389 K Multi Function Meter 229
Heaters 353 Multimeter 203, 451
Fuel gauge sender 216 Heater Valve 361 Key Switch 133 Multipin connectors 181
Fuel hose 87, 397 Heater valves 361 KRAFTWERK tools 456 Multi Purpose Grease 474
Fuel Injection 96 Heatmat 477
Fuel Injection Pumps 96 Heatproof sleeving 418 L N
Fuel Injection regulator 98 Heat shrink 57
Fuel pressure gauge 99 Lamp housings 259 NACA ducts 375
Heat shrink sleeving 197, Lap belt 327 Needle files 440
Fuel pressure regulator 100 517
Fuel pumps 94 Lazy tongue riveter 434 Nibblers 438, 522, 526
Heavy Duty Relay 178 Lead / foam sandwich 476, Non-return valves 417
Fuel solenoid valve 91 Heli-coil kits 430
Fuel swirl pot 92 487 Non slip tape 28, 481
Hella Headlamp 245 Leaf seal 527 Notch nibbler 439
Fuel tank breather valve 93 Hella Rear Fog 292
Fuel Tank Sealer 108, 115 LED Bulbs 308 Number plate bolts 343
Hella Reverse Lamp 292 LED Fuse Boxes 175 Number plate fixings 510
Fuse boxes 173 Hella Side Repeaters 282
Fuse Holder 179 LED Hamburger rear lamp Number plate lights 297
Hella Third Brake Light 290 264 Number plate surrounds 343
Fuse Pack 174 Herringbone trim 523
Fuse packs 179, 516 LED Headlamps 246 Nut & Bolt gauge 426
Hex Keys 429 LED Lighting 263 Nut & Bolt pack 511
Fuse panel 201 High temperature paint 120,
Fuse Wire 179 LED rear fog lamp 295 Nut Covers 494
459 LED relay 161, 263 Nut Plates 39
G High tensile nut & bolt pack LED Toggle Switch 132 Nuts & Bolts 507
511 LED toggle switches 129 Nylon fuel filter 101
Gaffer tape 482 Hinges 47 LED Warning Light Bulb 147 Nylon Overbraid 199
Gasket compound 339 Hole cutters 148, 284, 422 Led warning lights 125
Gasket paper 340, 488 Hole punches 424, 450 Left Hand Threaad Nuts 508 O
Gasket punches 450 Hole saws 424 Legend sticker sheet 134
Gasket sealant 339 Hood fixings 495 Lens repair kits 299, 309 Oil catch tank 74
Gauge panels 215 Horn button 136, 205 Letter and number stamps Oil Extractor 453
Gauge pod 215 Horns 204 449 Oil filter grips 438
Gauge Set 220 Horn switch 136, 205 Lift-off hinges 47 Oil gauge tube kit 236, 411
Gear frames 16, 337 Hose band kit 57, 502 Lift the dot fasteners 495 Oil Gauge Tubes 235, 410
Gear gaiters 336 Hose clip driver 86, 502 Lighter plug 165 Oil hose 392
Gear knobs 335 Hose clips 395, 502 Lighter socket 165 Oil light switch 164, 409
Glassfibre filler 470 Hose connectors 401 Line Lock 22 Oil pressure gauge 218
Glassfibre kits 470 Hose cutters 391 Lithium Grease 474 Oil temp gauge 218
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Order form 4 Rain lights 296 Set 423 Stainless Rad Cap 388
O Ring pack 514 Ram air ducts 376 Screwcups 509 Stainless Rear Lamps 294
Oval Headlamp 245 Ratchet crimping tool 190 Screwdrivers 457 Stainless ties 490
Overbraid 420 Ratchet straps 450 Screwdriver set 457 Stalk indicators 285
Over-centre latches 34 R Clip pack 515 Scroll nibbler 439 Stamp set 449
Rear fog lamps 292 SD Cards 7 Staple gun 449
P Rear Light Housing 266 Seat belt fixing kit 327 Stat 212, 400
P38 470 Rear lights 257 Seat belts 322 Stealth LED Headlamps 246
Paint 459 Rear number plate lights Seat runners 328 Steel rule 426
Panel fixings 46 297 Self-adhesive vinyl 342, 475 Steering gaiter 57
Panel Saw 441 Red Oxide 461 Self amalgamating tape 483 Steering joint 131
Parking Sensors 207 Reflectors 305 Self-amalgamating tape 198 Steering joints 54
P Clips 504 Relay Plug 174 Self Drill Screws 512 Steering Knob 63
Pedal Box 14 Relays & Flashers 160 Self-striking punch 423 Steering wheel boss 65
Peel rivets 518 Repeater lights 280 Sender housing 213, 399 Steering Wheel Cover 61
Penny washer pack 514 Reservoirs 25 Servo 22 Steering Wheel Hub 63
Petrol King 100 Residual Pressure Valve 21 Servo hose 392 Steering wheels 58
Piano hinge 47 Resistor pack 263, 272 Sheet metal tools 438, 522, Stepped hole cutters 148,
Pipe cutter 32 Retractable seat belts 325 526 284, 422
Pipe Straightener 30 Rev counter 219 Shoulder pads 322 Stonechip film 342, 475
Plastic primer 461 Reverse lamps 292 Side repeaters 280 Stone Chip Schulz 468
Plenum 353 Ring and Fork terminals Silencer baffle 117 Stop light switch 17, 164,
Plinth 273 190, 516 Silencer wadding 121 291, 409
Plug & socket 12v 165 Ring Spanners 458 Silicone brake fluid 29 Stop light switch mechanical
Plug wire separators 340 Ring terminals 168 Silicone ducting 368 164
Polyurethane 74, 252, 367, Riveting tool 434 Silicone exhaust paste 120 Storage pockets 333
469 Rivets 518 Silicone hose 393, 394 Storage trays 333
Pop rivets 518 Rivnut kits 431, 519 Silicone lubricant 473 Studding 509
POR15 Products 115, 463 Rivnuts 519 Silicone sealant 339 Submersible Fuel Hose 87
Position lights 256 Rocker switch bank 141 Silicone sleeving 199 S.U. Pancake Air Filter 379
Power Cool 466 Rocker switches 139, 142, Silicone tape 419, 481 Super Glue 471
Powerfile 443 151 Sill protectors 340 Swirl pot 92
Powerfile belts 443 Rod End Boots 53 Siphon 451 Swirl pot fuel 92
Power outlet 165 Rod ends 51 Skeleton gun 437 Switches 129
Prep. Fluid 466 Rollers 480 Sleeving 198, 250 Switch guard 134
Press studs 496 Roll pin pack 515 Slide latch 44 Switch panel 142
Primer paint 120, 459, 460 Rotary switch 148 Slimline stop tail 278 Switch panels 130, 140, 152
Rubber bonnet catch 39 Smart charger 210, 455
Profile gauge 425
Rubber bonnet hooks 34 Socket Set 456, 457 T
Projector headlamps 249
Protractor 425 Rubber boots 200 Solar Battery Maintainer Tachometer 219
PTFE Brake Hose 20 Rubber Boots 53 210, 455 Tank strap rubber 527
PTFE tape 213, 481 Rubber headlamps 238 Soldering Iron 191 Tap & Die set 423, 429
Punch & chisel set 450 Rubber hose 389 Solderless nipple 71 Tape measures 328, 426,
Puncture repair 473 Rubber mount 72 Sound level meter 116, 453 488
Push button switches 135 Rubber rivnuts 91, 519 Spade terminals 184 Tapered reamers 423
Push pull cable 69, 366 Rubber Roller 480 Spanners 458 Tapes 481
PVC ducting 368 Rubber U channel 320, 493, Spanner Set 457 Temperature sender 164,
PVC hose 78, 392 522 Speed clips 506 409
PVC Sleeving 198, 250 Rubber washers 494, 514 Speedo Sensor Converter Temperature sender housing
Rubnuts 91, 519 234 399
Q Rule 426 Spiral wrap sleeving 198, Tempguard sleeving 419
Runninbg Board Trim 525 250 Tempreflect sleeving 419
Quick release connectors Running lights 254 Spire Clips 40, 506
190 Temprotect sleeving 418
Rust Preventative 463 Split pin pack 515 Temptape 419, 481
Quick release wheel boss 65 Split sleeving 198, 250
S Spotlight 252
Terminal blocks 191
R Spring pack 515
Terminal covers 200
Saddle clips 504 Terminal pack 190, 514
Race style mirrors 317 Sanding Disc 441 Springs 71 Terminal packs 184
Radiator 386 Sanding Kit 440 Spring washers 508 Test lead 150, 159, 185, 295
Radiator caps 387 Sanding pads 440 Square. 426 Test switch 138
Radiator fans 211 Satin black paint 461 Stainless bends 404 Textile covered fuel hose 87,
Radiator neck 387 SatNav Speedo 237 Stainless Brake Fittings 21 397
Radio aerial 206 Schulz 468 Stainless mesh 486 Thermal sleeving 199
Radius gauge 13 Screen bonding kit 469 Stainless Oil Hose 392 Thermometer 119, 352, 383,
Radweld radiator sealer 473 Screw and Stud Extractor Stainless overbraid 420 453
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Thermostat 402 Washer pack 514
Third brake lights 289 Washer pump 79
Thread gauges 429 Washer switch 81, 136
Thread Locking Compound Washer Tee 81
29, 73, 106, 212, 415, 472, Washer Tubing 81
509 Waterproof connectors 186
Thread repair kit 430 Water temp gauge 218
Throttle cable 67 Waxoyl 467
Throttle linkage 71 WD40 473, 474
Throttle springs 71 Weld-in Filler Neck 113
Tin snips 438, 522, 526 Wheel arch trim 524
Toggle switches 129 Wheelbox 84
Toggle switch miniature 132 Wheel cleaner 473
Tonneau fixings 495 Wheel spacers 339, 453
Tool Box 458 Window Channel 524
Tools 422 Window cleaner 473
Torch LED 306 Window switch 148
Torx key set 429 Window trim 524
Towing Straps 38 Window Trim 524
Track rod sleeve 57 Windscreen bonding kit 469
Travel Safety Kit 341 Windscreen washer jet 81
Trim 520 Windscreen washer pump
Trim clips 506 79
Trinary Switch 348 Windscreen wiper arms 82
TRIO Gauge Set 219 Windscreen wiper blades 83
Triplewax polish 473 Windscreen wiper kit 84
Tube bender 30, 437 Wing mirrors 310
Tube Caps 494 Wing Mount Indicators 261
Tube Straightener 30 Wing piping 526
Turbo Racing Mirrors 312 Wiper arms 82
Tyre dust caps 343 Wiper blades 83
Tyrefix 473 Wiper Spares 86
Tyre pressure gauge 454 Wiper Switch 86, 149
Tyre pump 454 Wire and cable 192
Wire stripper 191, 446
U Wire wool 440
Underbody Seal 468 Wiring connectors 181
Underseal 461, 472 Wiring module 201
Universal band 505 Wiring terminals 184
Universal joint 131 Wondergun 437
Universal joints 53 Wooden Roller 480
Unleaded fuel insert 105, Wood Rim Steering Wheels
109 62
USB Charger 166 Workshop packs 511
USB Charger Socket 166 Wrinkle paint 460
Wunderseal 472
V
Vacuum cleaner 437
Vacuum hose 392
Value Fuel Hose 87, 397
Valve Caps 343
Velcro 492
Vents 363, 371
Vernier calipers 427
Vintage Cool 466
Voltmeter 218
Vulcoflex 390
W
Wad punch set 450
Warning light panel 122, 123
Warning lights 122
Warning triangle 341
Washer jet 81
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CAR BUILDER SOLUTIONS
Redlands, Lindridge Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JJ U.K.
www.carbuildersolutions.com
HOURS OF BUSINESS
Monday to Friday 8 to 5 Saturday 8 to 12
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mostly by weight and size. All Royal Mail deliveries will be first class unless requested otherwise. First class post is uninsured
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SHORTAGES & RETURNS
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refund any item that has been cut from a roll, length or sheet; e.g. Hose, Trim etc. Shortages and errors must be reported
within 14 days of Invoice date. Returned goods must be received by us within 14 days of Invoice date in as-new condition
including original undamaged packaging and a copy of the original itemised sales receipt/ invoice.
HOW TO FIND US
From Maidstone follow the A229
towards Hastings. Eight miles from
Maidstone you will pass a used car
dealer on the right. After a further
400 yards turn right into Clapper
Lane. After I mile you will cross a
hump-back bridge over the railway.
Turn right into Lindridge Lane. Red-
lands is 400 yards on the right.
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