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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: SomeThingWilder on May 21, 2015, 10:51:09 PM
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I want to buy the right hardware to mount my engine to a rail mount kit for a BBC. I assume stainless steel hardware is the way to go. What's length / thread / and material for bolts shoukd I be looking for? I have the stringer hardware just need to know for the angle mounts in the fronts and angle through the rear + 3/8 aluminum plate. Sorry for my newbies questions
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I personally do not like stainless steel hardware in iron, unless it is of a high quality and grade.
I will either use Cadium plated grade 8 (which is getting harder to find) or black oxide grade 8.
As for the length, it really depends on what you are bolting through.
The rule of thumb is 1-1/4 times the bolt diameter into the threads. And a minimum of the threads showing out of a nut if through bolted.
I use blue Loktite like it's free, not necessarily to lock the threads, but it seals then up and keeps them from rusting.
Hope this helps.
GT
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I personally do not like stainless steel hardware in iron, unless it is of a high quality and grade.
I will either use Cadium plated grade 8 (which is getting harder to find) or black oxide grade 8.
As for the length, it really depends on what you are bolting through.
The rule of thumb is 1-1/4 times the bolt diameter into the threads. And a minimum of the threads showing out of a nut if through bolted.
I use blue Loktite like it's free, not necessarily to lock the threads, but it seals then up and keeps them from rusting.
Hope this helps.
GT
X 10,000 on everything GT said!
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