trying to find 3/8" stud - bronze or s/s

[BlueSkyNick]

I am refurbishing the stern gland which is a greaseless packed gland, with the follower wound in on two studs. Unfortunately 2 of the 4 nuts are seized solid, even after soaking in PlusGas.

All the studding for sale these days is either metric, or mild steel, or both.

anybody know where I can buy some stainless steel 3/8" UNC?

Even if I could buy fully threaded bolts and cut the heads off it would do - I only need 4 inches!

 

[PetiteFleur]

Try these people on ebay:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-8-UNC-t...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519c05e552

They also do other lengths.

 

[Poignard]

Good place to try is Anglia Stainless ( they also sell bronze fastenings)

http://angliastainless-stanton.co.uk/services`

 

[BlueSkyNick]

DOH! I didnt think of e-bay, thanks PF ... and to Parsifal too.

 

[ccscott49]

+1 for anglia stainless they DO have what you require, in bronze, probably do in stainless, but I would go for bronze, then you know it will not seize.

 

[BlueSkyNick]

Top man !

Bronze stud, nuts and washes ordered and in the post today, had to buy a whole 12 inches though!

(For Sale: 8 inches 3/8" bronze stud )

 

[oldbilbo]

Top man !

Bronze stud, nuts and washes ordered and in the post today, had to buy a whole 12 inches though!

(For Sale: 8 inches 3/8" bronze stud )

Oi! Ref! He's supposed to name his price....

 

[scottie]

They are more likely to be BSW than UNC but may be near enough