Lucas Wiper Motor mounting studs - metric?

[AndyPen]

Went to fit my new ones from mini spares today and they felt a bit tight in the back of the motor - so I didn't force them. Might just be a manky thread but can't see the ones for sale being the wrong thread???

Anyone else had the problem, are they metric perhaps? Or do I just have to be a bit more forceful

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[Daz1968]

Yes I had same problem and threw them away and used some original ones, just used the rubbers out of the kit I bought.
Have found a few issues like this when buying new parts.

[woodypup59]

Original are 2BA.

[roymck]

I guess Chinese don’t do BA

[AndyPen]

Thanks folks, will pull the rusty ones out of my old motor tomorrow then

[Hipwell]

Had this issue too, M5 nut fits a 2B.A thread but Not the other way round.

[kit of bits]

These sites may be of help if you wish to have new and original type..

https://www.ba-bolts.co.uk/steelnut.html

https://www.a2stainless.co.uk/2BA-Full-Nut-A2_ALB5.aspx

Yes you can get away with M5 nut on a 2ba bolt..
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[dklawson]

If you still had the original nuts and studs, why not use them with the new rubber parts and washers?

[AndyPen]

If you still had the original nuts and studs, why not use them with the new rubber parts and washers?

I guess every picture tells its story on that score. One down, two to go

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[850man]

The new kits are absolute rubbish. Use the rubbers with the original studs/washers/nuts. Throw the rest in the bin.