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KumaRide 07-10-2016 12:03 PM

OEM Bolt Replacment for Covers - Rocker, Cam, Lifter Block
 
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.

Tommy C 07-10-2016 12:18 PM

Might be worth a trip to your local Fastenal.

https://www.fastenal.com/

KumaRide 07-10-2016 12:41 PM


Originally Posted by Tommy C (Post 15313046)
Might be worth a trip to your local Fastenal.

[URLhttps://www.fastenal.com/locations;jsessionid=98BBFA77F7CDD7EED7F708C7F559A 9E5.fcomjvm02/[/URL]


I will call them tomorrow!

QC 07-10-2016 12:51 PM

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

NORTY FLATZ 07-10-2016 12:54 PM

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.


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