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Bronze vs SS

  • June 02, 2011 12:31 PM
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    I am ready to bolt down the aluminum plates for the engine motor mounts and would like to use Bronze flat head 3/8 machine bolts as I have a good supply of these and SS 3/8 FH is not available in the area. I am using your idea of flat heads countersunk as I relocated the rear motor mounts on the Universal to fit the small pan better and dont want the bolt heads to interfere with the engine placement. Is there a strength or corrosion issue with Bronze?
  • June 02, 2011 6:10 PM
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    Reply # 611833 on 611567
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    Alan Johnson wrote:I am ready to bolt down the aluminum plates for the engine motor mounts and would like to use Bronze flat head 3/8 machine bolts as I have a good supply of these and SS 3/8 FH is not available in the area. I am using your idea of flat heads countersunk as I relocated the rear motor mounts on the Universal to fit the small pan better and dont want the bolt heads to interfere with the engine placement. Is there a strength or corrosion issue with Bronze?

    I doubt if there would be a problem using bronze bolts.  Just way more expensive, unless you already have a supply of them.
  • June 04, 2011 5:09 PM
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    Bud Taplin wrote:
    Alan Johnson wrote:I am ready to bolt down the aluminum plates for the engine motor mounts and would like to use Bronze flat head 3/8 machine bolts as I have a good supply of these and SS 3/8 FH is not available in the area. I am using your idea of flat heads countersunk as I relocated the rear motor mounts on the Universal to fit the small pan better and dont want the bolt heads to interfere with the engine placement. Is there a strength or corrosion issue with Bronze?

    I doubt if there would be a problem using bronze bolts.  Just way more expensive, unless you already have a supply of them.

  • June 04, 2011 5:14 PM
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    Bud Taplin wrote:
    Alan Johnson wrote:I am ready to bolt down the aluminum plates for the engine motor mounts and would like to use Bronze flat head 3/8 machine bolts as I have a good supply of these and SS 3/8 FH is not available in the area. I am using your idea of flat heads countersunk as I relocated the rear motor mounts on the Universal to fit the small pan better and dont want the bolt heads to interfere with the engine placement. Is there a strength or corrosion issue with Bronze?

    I doubt if there would be a problem using bronze bolts.  Just way more expensive, unless you already have a supply of them.

    Thanks Bud for your quick reply. I was able to complete the engine placement this weekend. Every minute counts when you have to travel to the worksite.Yes I have a good supply of them as I removed about 5 thru hulls from my boat.
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