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Thanks - I could have used some local help getting seals for my Weber Hydraulik 30T jack last year!
I am looking for OEM type replacement. The issue I see is removing and reinstalling the curved washers. McMaster has a good selection of SS 4mm-7x8mm machine screws, and cheap.
I have a call in...
The half not corroded brown are greyish, so I assume zinc plating, although several corroded ones look coppery to me, where not corroded in the screwdriver slot. Maybe a mix of materials in screws on switch? For the time being, I have cleaned mechanically with brass brush, vibrated in soapy...
I saw the Misumis but they are steel too.... was looking for some type of alloy. I did find nice Cu alloy ZnCr plated 6-32x7.78mm screws for relay sockets at TE - https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-1437651-6.html
Thanks for the sentiment - upon cleaning, I see no pitting, but 40-50% had noticeable corrosion.... Just cannot clean very well between screw and washer.
Thanks for the replies. Good idea on calling K&N - will do that to see if they have a more corrosion-resistant screw available. If so will report back to forum in case anyone else is interested.
Don't want more of the same screws - they will clean up OK -but looking for a "lifetime" solution...
First post - great forum, very informative and helpful. I recently purchased an MEP-803A and have been working on it, renewing insulation, pest-proofing, cleaning connections, repairing fuel tank leaks, replacing all rubber in fuel system, hundreds of SS screws, washers and nuts. Forum has been...
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