Can I use Stainless Bolt on a Yanmar 3GM

[PGIJon]

One of the bolts that held the Elbow Exhaust on the engine block fell into a black hole this morning. The 3GM30F Engine Parts Manual states that the Bolt is "Plated"

My question is can I use a Stainless Bolt as a replacement or is this going to introduce problems?

Thanks
Jon

 

[woodster]

just get a bolt from the napa store they have metric sizes and they are usually cadmium plated

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

The 3GM30F Engine Parts Manual states that the Bolt is "Plated"

This refers to the bolt being plated with either cadmium or zinc. This adds a fraction of a cent to the cost. If it says "marine", this multiplies the cost many times over. As Woodster says, head for any big box hardware store and get a replacement for pennies.

 

[Capt jgw]

And for its cost stainless is surprisingly weak. The torque values for a grade 8 steel bolt are three times higher than the same size in 316 stainless. It aint all its cracked up to be.

 

[PGIJon]

Thanks Everyone... Ralph & Capt...Always learning something new here! Took Woodster's advice and went to NAPA and pick one up! Thanks Jon

 

[Ken13559]

I changed mine to M10(or is it M8?) 40mm & 60mm SS bolts. Applied anti-seize thread guard to thread. No problem whatsoever, though I should change the 40mm to a 50mm IMHO.