Water Pump Screws 1965 6HP

[Heimtun]

Hi All,

I'm putting in a new impeller on my 1965 6hp motor and the heads of the old screws are in bad shape and I'd like to replace them.

Would I be correct that these are stainless steel? If so, I thought it it would much faster if I go to the local hardware store and buy new ones. Am I missing anything?

Your thoughts?

Thanks,

Wayne

 

[AlTn]

Re: Water Pump Screws 1965 6HP

yes they're stainless, manual recommends using omc gasket sealant on the threads....probably any anti seize with aluminum and non copper base would do...loctite makes a nonmetal based marine antiseize that's good stuff....I purchased some after reading about it on the forums < lindy's post was the first I read on it >

 

[Heimtun]

Re: Water Pump Screws 1965 6HP

Thanks or the info. Why no copper?

 

[F_R]

Re: Water Pump Screws 1965 6HP

Google "galvanic corrosion"

 

[Heimtun]

Re: Water Pump Screws 1965 6HP

Gotcha - thanks.