Jarrid,
Thanks for the info, I wasn't plannning on using the stainless stuff anywhere
that originally had higher strength fasteners (engine, transmission,
differential, etc.). I was however going to use them on the front suspension.
Good thing I asked.
Is there a place on the net that has a good discussion of fasteners? I obviously
don't have a good understanding of the whole load rating thing. For example the
bolts that were sort of holding my ring gear on had a circle with a number on
them. Anyone know what the number means? How would I correlate that number to
some sort of modern numbering system?
I actually ordered the stuff that I've got coming from McMaster Carr. From their
catalog they seem to like large orders.
Kurt Eckert
1963 Series III GT
-----Original Message-----
From: "Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda; CA)" <GROSS(at)UNIT.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 1997 9:58 AM
To: Kurt Eckert; alpines(at)autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Stainless Nuts and Bolts
Kurt Eckert wrote,
>All,
>
>During the rebuild of my Series III, I am replacing all nuts and bolts
with ones
>made of stainlessl. I have placed a large order for an assortment of
said items.
>Unfortunately this only solves part of the problem. There are still a
large
>number of longer/larger bolts that must be replaced and I have no
desire to
>order a box of 100 of one particular size. Does anyone know of an
inexpensive
>mail-order place to by stainless fasteners? I am willling to place a
large order
>but it would be a lot of different sizes.
>
>Thanks,
>Kurt Eckert
>Series III GT
Be very carefull when changing your hardware from steel to stainless.
Stainless looks great, but doesnt have the strength that some steel has.
If the fastener has significant loads on it DONT use stainless.
If it is an engine fastener, like a headbolt, manifold stud etc DONT use
stainless. There are not too many places on the engine where
stainless is acceptable. On the suspension, DONT use stainless.
The same rule applies to chrome plated fasteners.
They look great, but break with remarkable ease.
As for a good supplier of harware,
McMaster Carr.
L.A. California USA
(310)692-5911
Ask for thier catalog.
They also have distribution centers in Chicago and Atlanta Ga.
Jarrid
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