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Bob56 08-22-2019 07:42 PM

Safety Wire
 

What gauge is the annealed safety wire for the bolts that hold the fuel tank on 1936 Club Cab

36rgtop 08-23-2019 06:41 AM

Re: Safety Wire
 

What ever fits in the hole?

rotorwrench 08-23-2019 12:05 PM

Re: Safety Wire
 

It's close to baling wire size like .040" or so. Soft black steel wire is out there is different gauge sizes but not like it used to be. I've seen the smaller rolls called steel stone wire. Aircraft safety wire is mostly stainless steel but it comes in convenient diameters and small rolls. It's more expensive that the plain steel stuff.

Bob56 08-23-2019 02:22 PM

Re: Safety Wire
 

Thanks for the reply. I found the stainless wire all over the place but having a hard time finding annealed wire and I didn't know what gauge

Marvin/TN 08-23-2019 02:51 PM

Re: Safety Wire
 

Just use the stainless, one roll will last you a life time and will never rust. Wish I had a $100 for every inch of safety wire that I have used.

51 MERC-CT 08-23-2019 03:30 PM

Re: Safety Wire
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob56 (Post 1791194)
Thanks for the reply. I found the stainless wire all over the place but having a hard time finding annealed wire and I didn't know what gauge

Stainless steel safety wire is in an annealed condition.
As previously stated, measure the hole in the bolt to find the size you need
or take the bolt to the hardware store to check the fit. :confused:

ford38v8 08-23-2019 05:24 PM

Re: Safety Wire
 

Rebar Tie Wire is 16 gauge. "Available at all your finer hardware stores".

37 Cab 08-23-2019 06:39 PM

Re: Safety Wire
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by ford38v8 (Post 1791240)
Rebar Tie Wire is 16 gauge. "Available at all your finer hardware stores".

We need a "like" button.

rotorwrench 08-23-2019 06:43 PM

Re: Safety Wire
 

Rebar wire is near .062" so it's pretty large diameter. It may not fit in smaller bolts. If it has a hole bigger than 1/16" it may work OK. I think the standard is 16.5 gauge witch is kind of a strange size. In aviation, the .040" and .032" are generally the most common for safety wire. I use .025" for cannon plugs and small screws.

Kerk 08-24-2019 10:55 AM

Re: Safety Wire
 

A.F. was mostly 032 dia. Still have some. Thanks all!

DavidG 08-24-2019 01:15 PM

Re: Safety Wire
 

If you've ever wrestled with installing the wire in the recess on the back of a transmission or torque tube you know too big or too stiff wire is a very bad idea.


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