In a message dated 4/6/2004 8:42:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, abeck@ica.net
writes:
> I think I need some new thermostat cover bolts -- the existing ones are
> rusted to hell. The ones that I took off are each a different length...
>
> Are they supposed to be different lengths?
Yes. Technically, the shorter of the two is a set screw, while the longer one
is a bolt.
> What do I look for in a replacement bolt?
>
5/16" UNF both; sorry, I don't have the lengths handy. Other than that, maybe
a bit of "never seize" as you fit them; it's a real PITA when these snap off
(don't ask me how I know).
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