Think its safe to put a bolt & nut instead of what ever that was ?
infowire Seaman Apprentice Joined Jun 10, 2018 Messages 33 Jul 18, 2021 #1 Think its safe to put a bolt & nut instead of what ever that was ?
Scott Danforth Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats Staff member Joined Jul 23, 2011 Messages 50,261 Jul 18, 2021 #2 buy new coupler, cut off the old one, weld on new one
dingbat Supreme Mariner Joined Nov 20, 2001 Messages 16,317 Jul 18, 2021 #3 Most are bolted on. infowire said: View attachment 345656 Think its safe to put a bolt & nut instead of what ever that was ? Click to expand... Yes. Most are bolted on. Grade 8 hardware with locking nuts or… cut full length spacers to fit over bolts inside tubing. Allows you to torque the bolts and not crush the tubing in the process Last edited: Jul 18, 2021
Most are bolted on. infowire said: View attachment 345656 Think its safe to put a bolt & nut instead of what ever that was ? Click to expand... Yes. Most are bolted on. Grade 8 hardware with locking nuts or… cut full length spacers to fit over bolts inside tubing. Allows you to torque the bolts and not crush the tubing in the process
