| Re: [GMCnet] Removing the radiator in a 78 GMC. [message #329235 is a reply to message #329229] |
Sat, 17 February 2018 11:03   |
richshoop
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Registered: April 2017
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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:
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> 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.
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> 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,
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