1965 evinrude. bolt replacements for impeller housing and rear cowl

[rhartman421]

Good day all.

Do i need original bolts or can I use zinc or something else? Originals are expensive and so soft.

Trying to find bolt replacements for a 1965 impeller housing, impeller housing cap and rear lower motor cover. Below pictures are of some needed.

I have part numbers which identify size and thread, my question is what replacements can be used? Do they need to be aluminum replacements or I can pick up something of a different metal? Also what kind of lubricant can I put on the threads when reinstalling?

 

[racerone]

??---Do you think these are aluminum bolts ?-----Use plain old stainless bolts available at any hardware store !!---Just pennies apiece.

 

[rhartman421]

thank you and apply some marine lubricant or white lithium?

 

[SuperT]

I use aviation permatex, just a touch and don't over do it. Other's here will probably chime in with their thoughts/favorite