[TowerTalk] Bolts for Orion OR2800 rotor

[Dan Hearn]

George, I know that SS is considerably weaker than the high strength alloy
bolts in the OR2800. I have an OR2800 on the ground and it does not appear
practical to ream the holes for larger bolts. I would drill several
additional holes and use SS 3/8 bolts. they can be obtained from
Mcmaster-Carr

73, Dan, N5AR


On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 6:15 AM, <Georgek5kg at aol.com> wrote:

> I need to replace the rotor-to-mast-clamp bolts on my OR 2800.   They are
> 3/8-24 x 4" Grade 5 bolts zinc plated, and are totally rusted.
>
> Since I live on salt water, I would prefer to replace them with  stainless.
>
> My question is: Is there any problem replacing the Grade 5, zinc plated
> bolts with stainless in this application?  Also, what is a good source  for
> 3/8-24 x 4" ss bolts.
>
> Tnx, George
>
> George  Wagner, K5KG
> Sarasota, FL
> 941-400-1960  cell
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Dan Hearn
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