Reusing the Spring U Nuts

Jenny · 2023-03-17T14:00:52-0400

Anyone have problems reusing the U spring nuts on the housing after removing the housing to grease ? I got frustrated and just replaced them with u speed nuts.
seems they had sprung and couldn’t get them to line up. Never used spring nuts before so not sure if they are a one time deal.

deezlfan · 2023-03-17T15:06:12-0400

They take a beating down there. Anything that makes the job easier is A-OK with me.

cpchriste · 2023-03-17T15:07:00-0400

I've not had a problem re-using them but there are at least a couple of types out there.

LenD · 2023-03-17T15:07:28-0400

I gave up last spring trying to get them aligned so the bolts would thread through. Gave up on two but I'll try again this spring.

Jenny · 2023-03-17T15:29:59-0400

I’m going to try these. The ones I had on the shelf were wrong size. These should work I think. No threads to worry about. It’s pressure sealed.

The Hillman Group The Hillman Group 1149 Type"U" Speed Nut 1/4-20 in. 12-Pack : Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.ca

Jenny · 2023-03-17T16:49:39-0400

Can anyone tell me the Ariens part number? I’m looking at an exploded view but cannot locate the part. Want to see what they call it

looking for an 2020 Ariens Platinum 24

guzzijohn · 2023-03-17T17:52:33-0400

What is model number and what does the part hold?

Jenny · 2023-03-17T17:57:28-0400

The part holds the bolts to attach the back cover which is removed for greasing. This part should be the same on all recent models but it’s a Platinum SHO 24 bought new a couple yrs ago.

guzzijohn · 2023-03-17T18:12:08-0400

Can’t find parts fische wo #.

Jenny · 2023-03-17T18:13:07-0400

will get model# off machine tomorrow

guzzijohn · 2023-03-17T18:19:33-0400

Never mind found it. #07009000.

JJG723 · 2023-03-17T18:46:25-0400

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kshansen · 2023-03-17T19:53:52-0400

If you have a good hardware store they should have an assortment of those. Just bring the screw or bolt that it takes to be sure you get the right one!

Jenny · 2023-03-17T21:18:05-0400

Thanks. I have speed u nuts which are basically the same but don’t require threading and are easily reused. Never heard these called retainer nuts. The threaded version we always called spring u nuts

enigma-2 · 2023-03-17T23:44:43-0400

My parts manual calls them "nut, retainer, .25 - 20 × .56". My p/n is also #07009000. I've never had a problem reusing mine.

Jenny · 2023-03-18T10:20:24-0400

Dealer wants $4 EACH. Lol.

I’ll get a 12 pack on Amazon for $10

LenD · 2023-03-18T12:28:43-0400

Jenny said:
Dealer wants $4 EACH. Lol.

I’ll get a 12 pack on Amazon for $10

Ebayy wants $8CDN/$6US each so 🤣 🤣 🤣

@Jenny you have an amz dot ca link? I find nothing there

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Jenny · 2023-03-18T12:58:39-0400

I’m getting these non threaded but they have threaded like OEM if you scroll down if that’s what you want

The Hillman Group The Hillman Group 1149 Type"U" Speed Nut 1/4-20 in. 12-Pack : Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.ca

Auger1 · 2023-03-18T15:15:10-0400

I hate those things, work like crap when they get rusty and hard to get a bolt out as they strip out a lot.

Jenny · 2023-03-18T16:39:35-0400

I coat them in grease. I would try the threaded but this was my first experience with threaded and 2 of OEM I couldn't reuse as they wouldn't line up and the speed nuts I use 3-4 times easily

Reusing the Spring U Nuts

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