Help with Tractor Bolts

shaley · Mar 27, 2005

Hi, They said this was the place if you have a tractor question. So... Can anyone tell me where all these bolts go on a 2120. Thanks in advance.!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Actually just showing off some of my garage zinc plating. The stuff came better than I expected, the chromate is thick and shiny. Had all the sheet metal painted last week.

LarryD · Mar 27, 2005

Wow...you've really got problems. I was worried when I found ONE bolt in my drive /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

A home plating operation...that could be handy. Those look as good as anything I've ever bought.

shaley · Mar 27, 2005

I've found that I can put on more zinc than stock - 0.001 in which is a lot by plating standards. Some commercial bolt are in the micron range. Plated my drag link turnbuckles as well. Use it on my boat engine parts too. Topcoats comes in 3 types Black, Yellow Dichromate, and Olive drab.

DocHeb · Mar 27, 2005

Could you give a description of the equipment and process involved?

LarryD · Mar 28, 2005

<font color="blue"> I've found that I can put on more zinc than stock - 0.001... </font>

How does that affect the tolerences between nut/bolt? Does it give a little more resistance in the threads?

shaley · Mar 28, 2005

Doc. Here is the link to the kit I use.
Caswell Plating . I bought just the chemicals and the color etches. I had a good power supply and the other stuff. I just used boat zincs for the anodes - prevalent in my area.
Doesn't affect the thread fit any that I have noticed. However it is very controllable with the current /voltage setting. Takes about 50ma per sq. in. @ 0.6vdc.