Very important point Nils makes here--most stainless fasteners aren't
nearly as strong as grade 5 fasteners. Look good, break fast. Fine on
rocker cover bolts and such, but don't use them anywhere the book
specifies a torque or where you can tell that strength is an issue.
Joe
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Nils O. Ny wrote:
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> At 07:08 AM 5/5/98 -0400, Jim Ferguson wrote:
> >
> >Matt Liggett wrote:
> >> If I could find stainless steel studs for this application, I would use
> >> them.
> >
> >I made some for my MGA by getting a Stainless bolt cutting off the head
> >and threading the the end with the proper threads. Works fine
> >
> >----------------------
> >Jim Ferguson
> >
>
> Stainless is a wonderful material when it comes to corrosion ....
> but don't forget that it is much weaker than the normal hardened
> steel studs.
>
> Regards, Nils
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Heather & Joe Way
Sierra Specialty Automotive
Brake cylinders sleeved with brass
Delco alternator One-Wire conversions
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