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Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:02 am
by topconker
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

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:50 am
by ayjay
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/

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:05 am
by topconker
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.

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:10 am
by topconker
yes I do!

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:25 am
by topconker
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?

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:10 pm
by dewaltdisney
All the ones I found are bags of 500, admittedly they are only £12 but it is a lot for only needing one

DWD

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:30 pm
by topconker
Hi DWD where did you find them?

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:00 pm
by dewaltdisney

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:25 pm
by topconker
Thanks DWD

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:54 pm
by Bob225
What model mower is it, many places have expanded diagrams with part listings

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

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:28 am
by topconker
Thanks Bob, found that, but it only shows the cover which I guess has the inserts fitted as part of the unit

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:39 pm
by Bob225
Do you mean a plastic body cover ? as in a plastic stand off ? what model is it ??

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:58 pm
by topconker
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.

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:09 pm
by jaeger

Top hat spacers for a plastic cover

Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 5:28 pm
by topconker
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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