bolts, Engine Fastener

tommyboy · #1 (**permalink**) 06-03-2003, 04:22 PM

I have been trying to find a stainless steel, 12pt, 5/16"x5.50"x18tpi bolt.I have tried ARP but they only have up to 5.0". Anyone know who carries an assortment of stainless steel fasteners ?

Jack21 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-03-2003, 04:40 PM

McMaster-Carr (mcmaster.com) has arguably the most extensive line of hardware imaginable. Hit your local True Value hardware, they might have it. (My local True Value, after seeing me several times a week for over a year has offered me a job.) You're in the hardware capital of the world (Chicago). Try flipping through the yellow pages, and making some calls.

That being said, if you can find this in a 6", cut off 1/2", and clean up the threads with a file, and 5/16x18 die. If it's a critical bolt, consider a grade 8 instead of stainless which is Cadmium plated for corrosion resistance, and it's stronger.

Art Burtt · #3 (**permalink**) 06-03-2003, 04:40 PM

Try a Sears hardware store,they have a large assortment of bolts
and all kinds of fasteners.

tommyboy · #4 (**permalink**) 06-04-2003, 06:39 AM

I've tried all the obvious !

trularin · #5 (**permalink**) 06-04-2003, 08:23 AM

Fastenal

www.fastenal.com

Good prices, they have a large select and you can call them for details on an item.

trularin · #6 (**permalink**) 06-04-2003, 08:25 AM

I don't mean to be nosey, but what is with the 12 pt bolt?

Why not 6 pt likethe rest of us?

dkjos · #7 (**permalink**) 06-04-2003, 08:28 AM

I think the requirement for 12 point is going to make it real tough. If you would accept hex or socket heads, South Coast Stainless has them.

Lew Ledyard · #8 (**permalink**) 06-04-2003, 08:31 AM

www.totallystainless.com

tommyboy · #9 (**permalink**) 06-04-2003, 02:19 PM

Thanks for the info! Totally Stainless solved 95% of my problem. The other 5% is also taken care of. As for ' What's with the 12pt?' Its all about attention detail!

Jack21 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-04-2003, 06:34 PM

Isn't it nice to have friends like us a klick away!

Lew Ledyard · #11 (**permalink**) 06-05-2003, 08:53 AM

Totally Stainless is great. They also have a nice printed catolgue. I used their 12 point bolts are really nice they are srtong and easy to use, but they don't have the sharp edges of a hex head bolt. I used them on a dirt track bike and because they don't have the sharp edge, there is less to accidentally catch your leathers on.