SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Bolt Size Question

[xyourobob12]

I serviced the seals on my Hydraulic steering (Sea Star HC5342) while the boat was in the water. Needless to say the starboard side mounting bracket nut and washer fell in the drink. Can anyone help me identify the specs of that nut and washer so I can try pick these up at my local Ace hardware? The manual from SeaStar shows this nut and washer to be standard on a bunch of models. The nut is part number 192126 1/2" NF Nylok and the washer is part number 202027 Washer 1/2" diamater.

 

[timguy]

Sounds right to me. Can you get it in stainless? Up here I trade with Fastenal Co.

 

[xyourobob12]

My question what size/thread nut is it?

 

[XS POWER]

Is there one on the port side you can take off and take it to your fastener store to use for reference

 

[timguy]

That's all you need to know. 1/2" NF (national fine threads....) With nylon locking crown. Should take a 3/4" wrench or socket. Make sure it's stainless steel.

 

[xyourobob12]

Okay thank you Tim, I will track that down at the hardware store or Fastenal.

XS Power - that was my first thought (after the magnet on the string) The nylon locking crown makes it difficult to take the other nut off as the entire threaded shaft spins. It's designed so be slid out but not enough room to that with the motor centered. But thanks for the tip!