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
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@home.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 12:38 AM
Subject: RE: Replacement bolts
> 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 bolt and a 13mm wrench for the
> hardware bolt. You'll commonly find this mixture on manifold nuts.
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Geegc@aol.com
> > Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 9:35 PM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > 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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