wrightorchid 261 #1 Posted March 16, 2015 trying to find the nut clips that are used on the various body panels, such as the side drive cover, shifter selector panel, etc. I found something similar called fairing clips, but they are all metric. What is the proper name? This is for a 312-8 1996 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #2 Posted March 16, 2015 I call them J-clips and the thread size is 1/4 X 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #3 Posted March 16, 2015 Part number is 107069 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #4 Posted March 16, 2015 Try U-Nut or Speed Clip. Good hardware suppliers typically have them. This may be what you are looking for: http://www.ebay.com/itm/U-NUT-1-4-20-REG-EXTRUDED-PACK-OF-10-SPEED-CLIP-/161225364967?pt=Automotive_Services&hash=item2589c7d5e7&vxp=mtr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #5 Posted March 16, 2015 You should be able to find them at just about any auto parts store....NAPA, AUTO ZONE etc.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,562 #6 Posted March 16, 2015 On source: http://www.mcmaster.com/#clip-on-nuts/=wc7vzw 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #7 Posted March 16, 2015 I know this doesn't help you,but I get them at our local hometown hardware store.I buy them by the handful.They also have the 1/4-20 Phillips screws that hold all the panels on.I always use Never-Seez on these screws.Come out nice and easy the next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #8 Posted March 16, 2015 Sometimes called "speed-nuts" as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightorchid 261 #9 Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks for the help. I just did not know the name of them. I will have to order some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #10 Posted March 17, 2015 They are also known as Tinnerman nuts (tinnerman was the manufacturer) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #11 Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Here is the story about Mr. Tinnerman's nuts. The speed nut was invented by Albert H. Tinnerman, son of George Tinnerman (who founded Tinnerman Stove Company), in 1936. This is why speed nuts are sometimes known as Tinnerman nuts. Albert invented the nut to resolve issues with stove shipping. The invention was so successful it led the company away from building stoves to building fasteners.[4] Tinnerman Products evolved from the speed nut development with manufacturing plants in Cleveland, Ohio. A modern manufacturing plant was constructed on Brookpark Road in the mid-1950s. Tinnerman Products was later acquired by Eaton Yale & Towne (Eaton Corporation). Edited March 18, 2015 by JackC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
