The biggest difference I have found is that the bolt head is usually one wrench
size larger on the hardware store bolts. For example, a bolt with 8mm thread
would use a 12mm wrench for the automotive bolt and a 13mm wrench for the
hardware bolt. You'll commonly find this mixture on manifold nuts.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Geegc@aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 9:35 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Replacement bolts
>
>
> As I have been taking parts off the 1966 1600, I have noticed that many of
> the bolts are rusted, or corroded or worn. Any reason not to use the cad
> colored or stainless steel bolts of the same size I can get at the local
> hardware or marine parts store (SAE parts on the "66), or are automotive
> grade bolts different?
>
> Gary C
> red one
> black one
>
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