It may seem obvious, but one should avoid using Nylocs anywhere near heat.
The plastic is good to about 100C or so and then gives up.
Re: stainless steel fasteners. They are no stronger than grade 2 fasteners
for the most part. Their advantage comes in corrosion and heat resistance.
For the important stuff, use grade 8 alloy steel with an anti-seize goop.
Phil Barnes (peb3@cornell.edu)
Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
'71 TR6 CC61193L (21 year owner)
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