Mayf,
I agree. I would much rather have something bend than break. For example, I
seldom use grade 8 in steering assemblies.
Howard
----- Original Message -----
From: "DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 5:28 PM
Subject: Additional Thought on Fasteners...
> All good mechanics and engineers should consider the partcular application
> for the faster. Sometime we use a grade 8 bold because stronger is better,
> right? No, could be wrong. Forinstance I would use a softer bolt in an
> application such as front suspension because it yeilds more under stress
and
> bend rather than breaks. So give your application some thought before you
> arbitrarily go for the stronger bolt...
>
> mayf the ignorant desert rat
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