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What is the best source for wavy washers in bulk?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by MaterMech, Jan 12, 2013.

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  1. MaterMech

    MaterMech Formula Junior

    Feb 26, 2007
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    Mark Johnson
    #1 MaterMech, Jan 12, 2013
    Due to the fact that the wavy washers that Ferrari uses like to crack I consider them one time use only. I would like to get a 100x of both 6mm and 8mm. Does anybody have a good source for the properly plated washers in bulk?
     
  2. 335s

    335s Formula Junior

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    T. Monma
    #2 335s, Jan 12, 2013
    Global Metric
    all sizes and colors
     
  3. Sledge4.2

    Sledge4.2 F1 Rookie

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    #3 Sledge4.2, Jan 12, 2013
    not sure if they are properly plated, but McMaster Carr crackhouse is always a good source.
     
  4. Ehamilton

    Ehamilton F1 Rookie
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    Eric Hamilton
    #4 Ehamilton, Jan 12, 2013
    Always worth checking Belmetrics as well...
     
  5. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Dave M.
    #5 dm_n_stuff, Jan 12, 2013
    http://www.metricmcc.com/

    For everything metric.

    Metric Multistandard Components Corp.

    If they don't have them, IN BULK, no one will.

    Wavy washers, belmont washers, you name it. I have used them for years for bult metric fittings for everything from my Dino to my Bobst Die Cutters at work.

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  6. bill365

    bill365 F1 Rookie

    Nov 3, 2003
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    #6 bill365, Jan 13, 2013
    They do have stainless wavies, I use them.
     
  7. Mike Florio

    Mike Florio Formula Junior

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    #7 Mike Florio, Jan 13, 2013
  8. 2dinos

    2dinos F1 Rookie

    Jan 13, 2007
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    #8 2dinos, Jan 13, 2013
    +1 on all the posts. I also have recently started replacing the locking 6mm crown nuts 'cause it just makes everything look so much fresher, also, you're not technically supposed to re-use locking nuts (although I do all the time). Maseratisource is great for those as well as T-Rutland.
     
  9. Craig Reed

    Craig Reed Karting

    Oct 13, 2012
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    #9 Craig Reed, Jan 31, 2013
    Winzer is best, Wurth and McMaster fit loose like they are American sized. They are good at matching other hardware as well.
     
  10. Mark 328

    Mark 328 Formula Junior

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    Mark Foley
    #10 Mark 328, Feb 1, 2013
    I would avoid stainless; they are not as springy and they may not stick to a magnet.
     
  11. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #11 fatbillybob, Feb 1, 2013
    I toss those wave washers and use real washers and use new acorn nuts or new nylocks since I can remember seeing those anywhere but on valve covers. Those darn wavy things break and are thin and really provide little to no locking. You got to make sure you get them off clean and in total because those little metal parts can end up in bad places like when the plenum is off. Sometimes they fracture up and I have to use a magnet to get all the little pieces out.
     

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