stainless bolts for thermostat housing. Good Idea?

[wcasey5]

1988 3.0, OMC Cobra. I'm changing the Impeller and thermostat and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to go with stainless steel bolts for the thermostat housing. Or should I stick with the originals. I was worried about corrosion, but if they react with the housing and get stuck then that's not good either.

 

[Bondo]

Re: stainless bolts for thermostat housing. Good Idea?

Or should I stick with the originals. I was worried about corrosion,

Ayuh,... They've been workin' just Fine for 24 Years,....

 

[Lou C]

Re: stainless bolts for thermostat housing. Good Idea?

If you're worried about corrosion, coat the threads with OMC gasket sealer or the Merc equivalent, or even marine grease. I use the OMC gasket sealer on any bolt in a wet or high corrosion area and it works great even in salt water.

 

[wcasey5]

Re: stainless bolts for thermostat housing. Good Idea?

thanks! That is a great idea