Fuel return pipe

[Nick]

Hi guys, i am in need of a new fuel return pipe from the head to the tank, which i know i can get from agriline, but the bolt that goes into the head with the slot down the threads to allow the fuel to flow, where do i get these from? And what do i ask for over a counter, i.e 1/4 bsp etc etc.
Rather stupidly i dropped this bolt in the snow earlier and now cannot bloody find it

[JC]

Nick,
It should have a hole drilled through the center of it, instead of a slot cut in the threads. Over here it would be called a banjo bolt, I'm not sure if its the same over there. I don't know the thread size off the top of my head, but I'll bet someone here does.

[Kiwi Kev]

Most threads on the Fordson Majors are UNF (unified national fine) or UNC (unified national course).
The fuel return pipe banyo bolt into the head is, 5/16 unf.
Hope this helps
Kiwi Kev


While checking this just now in the shed, I found out my tap and die set has 2x 1/4unf dies, instead of 1x 1/4, and 1x 5/16.

[Nick]

Ideal thanks guys, i have heard of banjo bolts before, one of my mates dads works for a hose and hydraulics firm. I get all my bits and pieces from him, like he made up a tipping and return pipe for my major, made up all the fuel lines, made a HUGE set of battery leads, free cable ties in their hundreds (im an electrician so this is brilliant).
Its just so frustrating that i dropped this bolt, i was carrying it and a few more from the sump over to my small workshop to clean them up on the bench grinder, and i had it when i left, and not when i got there. Thing is i could just wait for the snow to melt, but that is going to be ages and i want to get it running!

[Dandy Dave]

Most threads on the Fordson Majors are UNF (unified national fine) or UNC (unified national course).
The fuel return pipe banyo bolt into the head is, 5/16 unf.
Hope this helps
Kiwi Kev


While checking this just now in the shed, I found out my tap and die set has 2x 1/4unf dies, instead of 1x 1/4, and 1x 5/16.

Over here it would be, 1/4 - 20 for NC, 1/4- 28 for NF. 5/16 - 18 for NC, 5/16 - 24 for NF. Dandy Dave!