- 1. Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Geegc@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 00:34:42 EST
- 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
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00140.html (7,504 bytes)
- 2. RE: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@home.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2001 21:38:37 -0800
- 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
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00141.html (8,895 bytes)
- 3. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: JCLAY510@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 02:04:35 EST
- I work for Caterpillar and use all CAT hardware. Just don't tell my boss Jmmy in Sacramento 68 3000 VG30 68 1600 "soon to be promoted to daily duty" 71 BMW 2002 "soon to be demoted to somebody elses"
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00143.html (7,770 bytes)
- 4. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas - Sweden <csp311@telia.com>
- Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 11:13:03 +0100
- When I buy nuts and bolts in boxes of 100 for example I can most of the time specify head size. This is not the usual warehouse supplier. For metrics I need to know the DIN number. Thomas /// /// dat
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00145.html (9,542 bytes)
- 5. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 09:11:35 -0500
- It depends. If it's a suspension bolt you should buy grade 8 nuts and bolts if there is a lot of stress on that bolt such as the lower A arm and upper A arm mounting bolts. If there is no or little s
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00147.html (9,272 bytes)
- 6. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 09:14:46 -0500
- I do believe that has more to do with "metric" fasteners. Datsun used "JIS" standards which have different specs than SAE standards. Smaller heads and harder to find. Mike wrench thread of cad /// //
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00148.html (10,390 bytes)
- 7. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 11:06:24 -0800
- 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
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00159.html (9,104 bytes)
- 8. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Roman Rist <roadsterregistry@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 12:55:47 -0800 (PST)
- Gary, a lot of that stuff you can get at Osh (one of my favorites) most of the golden cad bolts are grade 8 Find a job, post your resume. http://careers.yahoo.com /// /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00161.html (9,084 bytes)
- 9. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 16:47:23 -0500
- 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 th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00165.html (10,540 bytes)
- 10. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Gary McCormick <gkmcc@netgate.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 13:57:53 -0800
- 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 t
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00167.html (11,475 bytes)
- 11. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 17:23:17 -0500
- 90% of the bolts and nuts are stress "free." Except for suspension, brakes, and driveshaft grade 8 aren't needed. I used to use 8s on the engine mounts but when I looked at the rubber I figured the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00169.html (12,922 bytes)
- 12. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Geegc@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 23:29:36 EST
- Not that anal. I bought a slew of cad colored grade 8 at OSH. The most expensive was $0.24 each. Gary /// /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00189.html (8,303 bytes)
- 13. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 20:46:26 -0800
- Gary Wrote - I bought a slew of cad colored grade 8 at OSH. The most expensive was $0.24 each. A slew is good number to start! /// /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00191.html (7,868 bytes)
- 14. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 22:36:46 -0800
- What the HEY is OSH? long them /// /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00193.html (8,818 bytes)
- 15. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: JCLAY510@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 00:50:10 EST
- Orchard SUpply Hardware Jmmy in Sacramento 68 3000 VG30 68 1600 "soon to be promoted to daily duty" 71 BMW 2002 "soon to be demoted to somebody elses" 91 Landcruiser "been a while since I've driven i
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00194.html (7,874 bytes)
- 16. RE: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Duffy <tomuo@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 22:07:31 -0800
- We have an OSH in Sunnyvale, CA, and the range of nuts and bolts is terrible, and they never restock. I found http://www.mcmaster.com/ on the web where you can search and view machine screws in 3D, a
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00195.html (9,097 bytes)
- 17. Re: Replacement bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Geegc@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 11:51:03 EST
- OSH _ Orchard Supply HArdware (a Sears affiliate). Gary /// /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00199.html (7,468 bytes)
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