Gary,
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 rubber would disintegrate
before the bolts did.
I use antiseize on all fasteners of all types.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary McCormick" <gkmcc@netgate.net>
To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Cc: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>; <Geegc@aol.com>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: Replacement bolts
> 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 they are prone to
thread-galling.
>
> Gary McCormick
> San Jose, CA
>
> datsunmike wrote:
>
> > 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 then polish
them
> > and the bolts look like chrome.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>
> > To: <Geegc@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 2:06 PM
> > Subject: Re: Replacement bolts
> >
> > > 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 Joes Auto Parts
type
> > > places) With my Late model, I used quite a few 5/16 NF, so I bought a
> > > complete box as well as Split-locks and Flat washers. I also bought
1/4 NF
> > > and both washers. I know, It's overkill to have Grade 8's holding the
> > horns,
> > > radiator brackets, motor mounts, Oil pressure bracket, Battery bracket
and
> > > all those body/frame fixtures that stayed SAE, But I love new
hardware!
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <Geegc@aol.com>
> > > To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 9:34 PM
> > > 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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