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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