loader hardware-- where do you get them?

[Mark Sims]

I need loader bolts for my pump but I cant find gr 8 countersunk head bolts in 5/16 x18. McMaster Carr tech guy said they dont have them. Where do you guys get the bolts? Thanks

[Taylorman]

Must have been his first day cause i know they have them. Is there a Fastenal or Grainger in your town. They should have them. A hardware store should have that also like an Ace or True Value hardware store. Just ask for a Flat Head socket cap screw. The black ones are grade 8. Make sure you put anti seize on the threads cause its going to rust. I used stainless although some would not agree with that. I say they are plently strong but some don't agree. No problem yet and ive been using the same bolts for 4 years.

[sidewound]

Mines got the original stainless bolts in it. 30 yrs. old. Why should I screw with it?
Peace Man!:cool:
CESAR

[Heatseeker]

Use the black allen flatheads. Anti-sieze the snot out of them and then spray some speedcoat over them after they're tight. No rusty heads that way!
Stainless can break, and when they do, the pump eats them!