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10-06-2009, 07:32 PM | #1 |
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So what did you do Tig?
Remember if you replace the bolt to check grade. SS bolts are only grade 5 You can get chrome grade 8 bolts which end up being what they call 8.8 grade. |
10-06-2009, 11:29 PM | #2 | ||
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Basically correct, in terms of the yield/tensile strength they're pretty close to SAE grade 5. Stainless bolts don't carry a grade/class designation, though they are covered by various (confusing) specifications. The commonly available stuff is 18-8 stainless, and min. properties/dimensions are specified by ASME B18.2.1 Quote:
'8.8' is a metric class designation which is roughly equivalent to SAE grade 5 fasteners, and they are available in chrome-plated. Class 10.9 are roughly equivalent to SAE grade 8, and 12.9 is an even stronger class which doesn't have an equivalent SAE counterpart. (Sorry to geek-out on ya, but I had to chime in since this crap has been my bread & butter for a while... ) In that application, I'd use 10.9 - but then I don't think I'd use those adjusters in the first place, since I think they're a poor design (even though they look kinda cool). Last edited by Kerry_129; 10-06-2009 at 11:35 PM.. |
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10-07-2009, 11:26 AM | #3 |
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No, that would be for show/corrosion-protection only.
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10-08-2009, 11:34 AM | #4 |
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Hmmmm Makes me want to check the little box again at the hardware store...
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