Re: [DML] Re: Fasteners SAFETY ALERT

[sand131@xxxx]

In a message dated 09/17/2000 9:12:35 PM Central Daylight Time, 
dswingle@xxxx writes:

<< Especially on any of these that you screw into the aluminum RivNuts 
all over the body (access panels for example). If you don't, they 
weld themselves in together in the presence of moisture due to a 
reaction between the stainless and the aluminum (ask me how I know). 
Next time you try to take it apart, the RivNuts will just spin in 
place and you'll be looking for your Dremel tool. And then a RivNut 
tool. >>
OK
Dave you said to ask.--- Why are SS worse than Std Steel in alum Rivenuts?
My original ones had two stuck. Why are stainless worse? I replaced no 
structural bolts so as far as I could see strength is not a consideration.
Ralph