Stainless fasteners are generlly lower strength than alloy or carbon steel -
depends upon the grade - so be careful where you use them. Also - always use
anti-sieze with stainless fasteners because they are prone to thread-galling.
Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
datsunmike wrote:
> Stainless is even nicer as they always look new no matter how old or long
> they are on the car. My 22 YO bolts and nuts still look new :)
>
> If you are anal retentive you can sand the markings off and then polish them
> and the bolts look like chrome.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>
> To: <Geegc@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 2:06 PM
> Subject: Re: Replacement bolts
>
> > I like the grade 8 bolts that Dorman Products makes. They are high quality
> > with a tough "Gold Cad" finish. I get them at my local Auto parts counter
> > (Not Pep Boys, Kragen or AutoZone, But regular old Joes Auto Parts type
> > places) With my Late model, I used quite a few 5/16 NF, so I bought a
> > complete box as well as Split-locks and Flat washers. I also bought 1/4 NF
> > and both washers. I know, It's overkill to have Grade 8's holding the
> horns,
> > radiator brackets, motor mounts, Oil pressure bracket, Battery bracket and
> > all those body/frame fixtures that stayed SAE, But I love new hardware!
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <Geegc@aol.com>
> > To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 9:34 PM
> > 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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