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| Author: | Barkfast [ Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Stainless steel thermostat studs |
I was looking to replace the thermostat studs as the old ones were corroded. I noticed there's a few companies selling stainless steel studs - but I was wondering if these would react to the thermostat housing (which appears to be aluminium and therefore reacts to stainless). Anyone had any experience with these? |
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| Author: | TK [ Fri Jun 20, 2025 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stainless steel thermostat studs |
No problems at all. |
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| Author: | Mick [ Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stainless steel thermostat studs |
Barkfast wrote: I was looking to replace the thermostat studs as the old ones were corroded. I noticed there's a few companies selling stainless steel studs - but I was wondering if these would react to the thermostat housing (which appears to be aluminium and therefore reacts to stainless). Anyone had any experience with these? A good idea. The thermostat is already stainless anyway, and I've never noticed anything worse because of them. |
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| Author: | Barkfast [ Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stainless steel thermostat studs |
Awesome - thanks for the replies Mick and TK. Seems like stainless is a sensible option |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stainless steel thermostat studs |
Another option, as many replacement studs now are weak rubbish or wrong length, is to use 5/16 UNC high tensile threaded rod and UNC nuts instead. Works for me and a few recent friends' rebuilds. I use Permatex aviation gasket cement on the threads before screwing them in. |
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