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06-02-2008, 03:35 AM
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I have a question about the washers on a 5 gal MLT..
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I haven't been able to find a stainless steel washer for the inside part of my MLT i was wondering if i could use a zinc/steel regular washer instead until i find one?
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06-02-2008, 04:41 AM
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The zinc ones will corrode very quickly, wouldn't recommend it. Unless you need it right away you could order some or check out this link. |
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06-02-2008, 11:38 AM
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I had the same issue. I just used the zinc washers on the outsides and used a neoprene washer on the inside. It holds tight, doesn't leak, and keeps temperature constant.
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06-02-2008, 11:43 AM
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Any boatyard or marina or a hardware store near water will (should) have all manner of SS bolts/nuts/washers...
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06-02-2008, 12:33 PM
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Location: Staten island, Ny
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same here as fishingdave- put non SS in, looked like crap after 1 use. took it out, used extra washer on outside with gasket on inside and no leaks
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06-02-2008, 12:38 PM
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Also look at most automotive supply shops. Most carry SS for fender washers.
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06-02-2008, 01:14 PM
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lowes and homedepot also carry them. I bought mine at lowes
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06-02-2008, 01:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drunkensatyr
Also look at most automotive supply shops. Most carry SS for fender washers.
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Originally Posted by tdavisii
lowes and homedepot also carry them. I bought mine at lowes
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Not in 5/8 at any of my local stores in my part of Michigan, I spent a very fruitless day hitting every Lowes, HD, Hardware Store and Auto Parts Store in my area...
Never thought of marine supply stores...Here in Port Huron there's a ton of them.
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06-02-2008, 02:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tdavisii
lowes and homedepot also carry them. I bought mine at lowes
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Could not find a 5/8 SS fender at either, closest I came was 5/8 zinc cut washer. |
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06-02-2008, 02:08 PM
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I found mine at a Hardware Hank or Ace Hardware. Check some of the smaller stores.
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