Gents,
I have another question regarding the 4345-32 rear 47T wheel sprockets. I have a new one from John Budgen (same source as those sold by Peter Kemp at single spares). I have also got 10 new sprocket bolts from Acme Stainless.
My problem / question is that the 0.250" (1/4") bolts from Acme are a nice fit in the holes of the old original sprocket (holes are 0.255") but are a loose fit in the new sprocket where the holes are 0.280" (9/32"). The actual clearance is about 30 thou compared with 5 thou on the old sprocket.
My understanding is that the bolts locate the sprocket as well as secure it and should be a snug fit. Can anyone comment on whether this is the case.
I have checked with Peter Kemp and the club ones are the same. However, Peter says that he has checked an original sprocket and the holes in that were also 0.282", which is at odds with my original sprockets 0.255".
I am going to see if Clay at Acme can make me up some 9/32" bolts but before I go ahead I thought I would ask the forum to see if anyone could help and confirm the hole size in an original sprocket if they have one.
Cheers
Alan