bolts, it is important to lube the threats other wise the threads will
gall. As Bill E. would say, ask me how I know...
So, be very careful is using stainless bolts for the water pump. It
would seam like a safer bet to use grade 8 and liberal amount of good
quality anti-seize compound.
John
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300,
Allison 6spd
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'> Just my 2 cents worth. I always use stainless, inside or outside. Unless the
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> there are many grades of stainless steel material. Yes there are and some of
> them are low strength applications. so you do indeed need to be careful. I
> normally stick with 304, 316 or 316L.Joe Burch, 1996 Sahara3126 catSt
> augustine flSent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8.
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> [Safarifriends]" Date: 10/6/19 12:17 PM
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> application. v/r,Taylor Hudson‘98 Safari Serengeti (4060), CAT 3126acquired
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> Sahara---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, wrote :Now we are
> getting into the weeds of the matter, my favorite place!d) Put all bolts
> back with some kind of anti-seize. With Murphy always around, expect the
> only bolts to seize with be the ones without lubricant (which are typically
> the only ones I have to remove).Enquiring minds like to know. Have some
> wonderful fall journeys. v/r/Taylor Hudson‘98Safari Serengeti (4960), CAT
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> Bob, I have that extra hole also. Maybe they put it there as a just in
> case.I am using moly paste on my bolts as this is what my friend uses.He is
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) If time allowed then I’ve walked away from a frustrating, irritating mess I’ve gotten myself into and applied the liberal amounts of penetrating oil and depending on the situation used a descent tap and die set to remove the bolt or stud. Also a heat gun perhaps a time or two. I realize there are repair jobs in situations and locations that time may be of the essences, but if patience can be mustered up then highly recommend it. Clearing the cobwebs, being hydrated, walking away, etc can pay dividends when tackling the PITA bolt.I was once married to a sweet Southern Bell whose Dad had her pegged, ‘she could tear up an anvil!’ She was a blessing to me, but not one to hold a wrench. LOLY’all take care and keep the great info flowing...where ever this group lands I hope to continue reading the novice and master opinions and threads.(Mr. Bill E, I screen shotted, circled and starred that bit of wisdom you passed along to file in my folder. I hope I don’t have to use it anytime soon, but that there seems like a gold nugget.)R/Willie, Connie is ‘95 Continental, 8.3L, Ally 6spd