Hi, Installing cams on a 2011 RKC. The cover bolts (rocker, cam, lifter block... ) are all heavily oxidized with some having rust on the thread body. I would prefer to clean and reuse them and not spend money on bolts. But, cleaning them up and removing what little protection they have left is not a good idea in the long term.

My question is, where can I source cover bolts other then from hd. I prefer not to use ss or chrome bolts as they can introduce complications. ie galling, change of tq values, rust... Unless of course, you guys convince me otherwise.

 

Might be worth a trip to your local Fastenal.

https://www.fastenal.com/

 

I will call them tomorrow!

 

I got some bolts from Diamond Engineering the last time I had my top end apart. Nice units, but expensive.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...26130881,d.cGc

 

Galling usually only occurs with "like" metals. If galling becomes a concern, then maybe using wet threads can be a solution. Becareful of add'l torque loads with wet threads as over stretching can occur.