Someone on the Brit-cars list stated that Grade 8 hardware quality is not
very consistant.
>manufactured to a much higher standard than SAE grade 8 bolts.
>One can never be too sure about any SAE bolts
>(the standards are good, but adherance to them is poor).
If you are interested, a great source of high quality nut, bolts and lock
washers at reasonable prices is you local Caterpillar dealer. They have a
catalog which list the sizes, threads, grip length, etc. and they should have
them all in stock. The lock washers are really great. Cat uses a minimum
Grade 8 bolt for everything, including holding on license plates.
I also really like their "Liquid Gasket Material". It is a redish brown
color. Try a can while you are there.
Maybe I am biased, or just experienced? I worked as a mechanic for a Cat
dealer for 7 years.
Don
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