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Bolts
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 1:04 pm
Author: Wayne1960
i have just started to clean up the bolts for my engine rebuild. the bolts in question are the ones the hold on the cases, cam, points, clutch ect.
I have just noticed they are all Allen bolts and when checking sizes on the parts list they are all referred to as Hex.
What is correct? and should i stick to the Allens?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 1:20 pm
Author: wilsonsjw11
Hexhead as original
Allen screw is modified
Regards
Steve
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:13 pm
Author: Wayne1960
Thanks Steve
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:46 pm
Author: jphaynes669
If they are stainless allen type cap head , then leave them in situ, ....they are better than originals.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:56 pm
Author: ADRIAN H
Allen key headed casing bolts are a lot more practical than the original cross / philips headed bolts. Which you have to impact drive to get out, and are a bugger to tighten up. Just my view.
If you want to be totally original, I know that Beezees Kawasaki sell replica casing bolts.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:01 pm
Author: Keefleaf
jphaynes669 wrote:If they are stainless allen type cap head , then leave them in situ, ....they are better than originals.
Believe stainless bolts in aluminium are a prob' / corrosion.
Use copper grease.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 5:16 pm
Author: Wayne1960
Keefleaf
I have decided to go for all new exposed bolts and going to go for original hex and pan fittings.
My worry now is what finish? should i go for good quality S/S or BZP?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:37 pm
Author: ADRIAN H
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:03 am
Author: Wayne1960
Adrian
Thanks for the links and all ordered. Best keep it original.