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| Author: | shooter [ Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New casing bolts? |
I'm running a Briggs 32. 2 years ago I replaced the casing bolts with 3/8-16 Grade 8 bolts. Two have snapped off near the starboard head. Should I go with a stronger bolt, or a weaker one (less brittle, more stretch? Is that a thing?) If I go with a stronger bolt, will that cause the casing to crack? Thought I had this fix nailed, but 2 bolts next to each other failing makes me think I was sure wrong. Help? |
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| Author: | Will C [ Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New casing bolts? |
Still had a dry gasket setup? |
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| Author: | shooter [ Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New casing bolts? |
| Author: | dguidry [ Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New casing bolts? |
Use a gasket sealant instead. |
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| Author: | Russ [ Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New casing bolts? |
| Author: | Russ [ Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New casing bolts? |
| Author: | shooter [ Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New casing bolts? |
I reinstalled the factory case gasket when I reassembled. I like the idea of eliminating the gasket, but with the season around the corner I may wait until I do some post season mods. Would really appreciate any detailed info available so I can figure out what to do. |
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| Author: | Will C [ Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New casing bolts? |
Converting to a wet gasket strengthens the block and should solve your issues |
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| Author: | dguidry [ Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New casing bolts? |
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