Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

topconker · Post by **topconker** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:02 am

I have a Mountfield mower I am doing up and have noticed one of the inserts in the top mouling is missing. I've no idea what they are called, maybe top hat inserts but can't find anything on the net. Does anyone know what they are called? They have an ID of 8mm and OD of 10mm with a flange that sits against the plastic.
Cheers,
TC

ayjay · Post by **ayjay** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:50 am

You're on the right lines with "Top Hat Washers" (they should always be used when fixing mirrors with dome-head screws, which is how I know): also called "Shoulder Washers" apparently.

These people appear to have a selection of sizes, but they're in Australia, someone must have similar in the UK:- https://www.supfast.com.au/washers-and- ... g-washers/

topconker · Post by **topconker** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:05 am

Thanks ayjay, hadn't thought about calling them shoulder washers. I have a picture of something similar but not sure how ro post it here.

topconker · Post by **topconker** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:10 am

yes I do!

topconker · Post by **topconker** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:25 am

I've found some nylon ones, wonder if they may do the job as there's no fuel in the area that could cause a problem?

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:10 pm

All the ones I found are bags of 500, admittedly they are only £12 but it is a lot for only needing one

DWD

topconker · Post by **topconker** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:30 pm

Hi DWD where did you find them?

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:00 pm

If this is what you meant see https://www.orbitalfasteners.co.uk/cate ... on-washers
and http://www.teknipart.co.uk/en/catalog/n ... s/n0427.n0

I hope it helps?

DWD

topconker · Post by **topconker** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:25 pm

Thanks DWD

Bob225 · Post by **Bob225** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:54 pm

What model mower is it, many places have expanded diagrams with part listings

eg. https://www.worldofmowers.co.uk/mountfield-spare-parts

topconker · Post by **topconker** » Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:28 am

Thanks Bob, found that, but it only shows the cover which I guess has the inserts fitted as part of the unit

Bob225 · Post by **Bob225** » Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:39 pm

Do you mean a plastic body cover ? as in a plastic stand off ? what model is it ??

topconker · Post by **topconker** » Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:58 pm

Hi Bob, it's the plaqstic that's held on by 3 self tappers.
Model number RM55.
I's not the standoffs, just the screws that hold it in position.

jaeger · Post by **jaeger** » Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:09 pm

eBay:
https://tinyurl.com/y6lnxe23

topconker · Post by **topconker** » Sat Aug 24, 2019 5:28 pm

Thanks jaeger, those are similar to what I have ordered. Here's a couple of photos showing where the inserts fit and a close up of one.

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