In a message dated 98-06-19 22:39:21 EDT, patd@wolfenet.com writes:
> I have
> found that "anti-seize" compound (available at Auto Parts stores) seems to
> work really well on turnbuckles. The turnbuckles used in this marine
> application are "fine threaded" stainless steel and live in a salt-water
> environment.
Using anti-seize on stainless steel threaded hardware is ALWAYS
recommended to prevent thread galling.
Good post, Patrick.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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