G'mornin' Folks,

I'm new here on the forum, however I have retired from a career where I gained a great deal of Diesel experience. I have noticed, while reading various posts, that there isn't a bunch of "general" but "useful" information.

I use Metric Multistandard Components Corp. for a great deal of my needs.

http://www.metricmcc.com/

I have been using those folks, professionally and recreationally for over 25 years. They are a great source for all sorts of fasteners, taps, dies, "banjo" fittings, tools, copper rings, "O" rings, measuring instruments, pipe fittings (they are different).....yadda, yadda......if you are seeking some metric stuff, and are not having a lot of luck...they are very helpful!

Also of note.....if you are a really big time gear freak, and know what Whitworth threads are......check them out.......when they say "multistandard" they mean it!!!

SB

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Diesels:
'85 300D, "Max, Blue Benz", 155K, 27.0 MPG
'84 190D 2.2, "Eva, Brown Benz", 142K, 40.2 MPG
'77 240D (parts car)
'67 Eicher ES 202 Tractor "Otto" (2cyl, Air Cooled, 30HP)
Gassers:
'94 Ford F-150, "Henry", 170K (300 Six) 17.5 MPG
'85 190E 2.3, 148K....Parts Car
'58 Dodge W300M Powerwagon (Flat Fenders) Less than 10 MPG

Thanks for the link. We have alot of metric hose fittings at work that sometimes are a pia to find a source for.

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Jim

For the folks in the Denver area, there is a great source for metric items. Tools, bolts, nuts, studs, all-thread rod, chain, gears, hex keys, drills, triple square drivers, etc...
AAA Metric
http://www.aaametric.com/

They are around SantaFe and Alameda.

for customer

It might be helpful to list metric supply houses in various states, so that if you are stranded or need something special, you can call the local guy rather than sit in a motel and wait for the air freight to arrive!

My contribution:

Metrics Unlimited Troy, MI

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1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

McMaster Carr has a very good online catalog for most of the mechanical lines they carry. Next day delivery requests are common for them and they do it.

Great for those needed nuts and bolts ect IF you know their size.

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

Metrics Unlimited

If it is a metric fastener, they have it.




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1985 300SD
1983 300D
1984 190D
2003 Volvo V70
2002 Honda Civic

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