Double Nut metal

XJ
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The hardware store I visited today for nuts to install the head studs had steel but no stainless steel nuts. Would stainless be a better choice for double nutting?

Thanks
Lou

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Six of one 1/2 dozen of the other to my mind. Either would accomplish what is intended. Besides steel is going to be cheaper.

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I assume you mean two nuts tightened together on one stud in order to screw it in. Stainless can gall up if it is overtightened, especially if done without lubricant, so I would prefer two plain steel nuts for this job.

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Minimal tightening is required when installing the studs, Lou - you only need to ensure that they are properly seated…

Standard nuts are perfectly adequate…

frank
xj6 85 Sov Europe (UK/NZ)
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My two bits;

Useage:

  1. As a means of removing a stud when one does not have a dedicated tool for that purpose.

  2. To secure a nut from backing off. Secure nut one. Hold nut one in place, secure nut two. There are better methods to secure a nut in place…

Carl