brass plated screws?????????

[sah440]

I have noticed that some screws, nuts, etc. are brass plated - or plated with something that appears to be brass.

I bought a small screw for my magneto assembly. They actually sent me a bolt - I can't use this. I found a solid brass screw at a hardware store that will work. Can I use this? Will it alter the magnetic properties????

 

[boobie]

Re: brass plated screws?????????

Brass is non-conductive. A magnet won't pick it up if you drop it.

 

[sutor623]

Re: brass plated screws?????????

Yeah are you sure that the stock screw that was there was brass?

 

[boobie]

Re: brass plated screws?????????

It was probably stainless or coated.

 

[sah440]

Re: brass plated screws?????????

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[sah440]

Re: brass plated screws?????????

It was probably stainless or coated.

Yes, it was coated. Can I use solid brass???

 

[F_R]

Re: brass plated screws?????????

Exactly WHAT screw in the magneto are you trying to replace? In most cases, brass will work--if the strength isn't a factor.

BTW, in the older days, those steel screws were cadmium plated----obsoleted now for environmental and health reasons. Replaced with zinc-chromated steel screws, which are the norm at the local hardware store.