| Re: [GMCnet] Removing the radiator in a 78 GMC. [message #329247 is a reply to message #329235] |
Sat, 17 February 2018 19:38   |
sgltrac
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If you mix the grade of stainless between the nuts and bolts they will not
gaul seize.
Sully
77 eleganza 2
Bellevue
On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 12:04 PM RICHARD/MARLI SHOOP
wrote:
> Carl:
> Any time you use stainless fasteners be sure to use anti seize
> compound. The stainless has a characteristic of 'cold welding' itself
> together. Most noticeable when the connection is stainless to stainless,
> but also there with stainless to aluminum. Also, stainless hardware is MUCH
> weaker than the same size steel fastener. Rick Shoop
>
>> On February 17, 2018 at 8:00 AM Carl Stouffer
> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I used stainless steel bolts and welded the heads to the angle iron
> bracket. I also used SS nuts and lock washers on the bottom. I took the
> radiator
>> out a few weeks ago to make pulling the engine easier and the hardware
> was still tight but easy to remove.
>> --
>> Carl Stouffer
>> '75 ex Palm Beach
>> Tucson, AZ.
>> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
>> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
>>
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Sully
77 Royale basket case.
Future motorhome land speed record holder(bucket list)
Seattle, Wa.
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