Westcoast Pipe bolts

CDR · 02-19-2010, 12:07 PM

So I learned today that the flange is much smaller on a west-coast pipe as compared to every other pipe made. What does everyone do for pipe bolts?

cavemanX2650 · 02-19-2010, 12:12 PM

for a while i used the stock bolts with 4 washers under each bolt head , you may have to modify the washers a bit to fit against the pipe , and be sure to tighten down evenly or the washers will bind up

CDR · 02-19-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cavemanX2650

for a while i used the stock bolts with 4 washers under each bolt head , you may have to modify the washers a bit to fit against the pipe , and be sure to tighten down evenly or the washers will bind up

Not a bad plan but I was looking for something a bit cleaner... I think those bolts are 1.25x8mm

cavemanX2650 · 02-19-2010, 12:29 PM

yea i agree it did look ''rigged'' but hey it got me back on the water in the same day , that was summer time though , you got a while to find the right bolts if you wan the clean look

hooka-2 · 02-19-2010, 12:59 PM

Last set I got I ordered from Mcmaster Carr. They have every piece of hardware you can think of.

CDR · 02-19-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hooka-2

Last set I got I ordered from Mcmaster Carr. They have every piece of hardware you can think of.

yes very true great company!

Davenjw · 02-19-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CDR

Not a bad plan but I was looking for something a bit cleaner... I think those bolts are 1.25x8mm

10mmX1.25

they are fine thread and very rare at any local hardware stores. not sure on your use, but make sure you order flange head or socket head(as in allen headed) because if you order a regular bolt the head needs a 17 wrench/socket which does not fit next to the pipe. I've never owned a westcoast pipe, this is my experience with mariner/stock/factory pipes.

you should also buy stainless. even if your in fresh water only the heat and humidity will make them rust in no time. another thing is that when steel is in direct contact with aluminum it will cause the aluminum to literally fall apart. it flakes to pieces... so say byebye to yours threads....

Davenjw · 02-19-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by john zigler

going by memory......

the stock bolts have a hex head. the westcoast ones, for clearance resons need to be a "socket head" ( allen bolt). they are fine thread, and hard to find. you may be able to special order them at a bolt supply store, like fastenal etc. the thing is you will probably not be able to get stainless ones. be sure to use anti sieze on the threads if you do use std steel.

...I could not even order them from my local fastenal.

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Originally Posted by BLRider

They are about $5.00 a piece but you can get them here. The size you are looking for is M10x1.25 and you'll have to measure the length you need (Factory Pipe is 50mm)

Metric Specialties

622 S. Flower Street Burbank, California 91502

Toll Free: (800) 800-6696 Phone: (818) 848-6696 Fax: (818) 848-3951

http://www.metricspecialties.com/

Here is the part number - 10F50KCS2

CDR · 03-21-2010, 10:52 PM

So what's the web site address of this great online hardware warehouse...

jetman624 · 03-21-2010, 10:57 PM

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Mcmaster+Carr