[TowerTalk] Bolts for Orion OR2800 rotor

[Tim Jellison]

I wouldn't use SS.  The beauty of the 2800 mast clamp is your ability to 
really crank down on the six bolts and thereby keep the mast from 
slipping.  You would loose that with SS because of them being brittle 
and less strong.

I have had good luck with the "Ultra Corrosion-Resistant Coated" grade 8 
hardware available from McMaster-Carr.  I can't speak for salt water 
environments, but they hold up very well in Alaska and in the West 
Virginia area.

Tim Jellison W3YQ/KL7WV
KL7WV Tower Service
304 704 1196
kl7wv at kl7wv.com
www.kl7wv.com


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> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:15:30 -0400 (EDT)
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> 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