[DeTomaso] DB Starters

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/3/11 8 48 47, dave at damardirect.com writes:


> There is a reason for studs instead of bolts but I forget. Maybe someone 
> can
> explain. I remember something about twisting and too much tongue exerted 
> on
> the bell housing (aluminum).
> 

Right.   Every time you twist a fastener into an aluminum anything, you do 
a little bit of damage to the threads.   Any high-torque application with 
aluminum requires the use of studs rather than bolts.

Mike