Replacing a chain plate

[rocu]

Hi. I'm the new owner of a 2003 WWP19. I'm replacing the bow chain plate. Can someone please tell me what I need to torque the bolts to?

Thanks!

[noelH]

No idea. But Fastenal website has data on maximum torque for various metal bolts including 316 stainless.
Excessive torque just pre-stresses bolts to shear.

[Wyb2]

What size are the bolts?  1/4-20 would call for about 5 ft-lbs.

Here is the link for the fastenal chart noelH mentioned

https://www.fastenal.com/content/merch_rules/images/fcom/content-library/Torque-Tension%20Reference%20Guide.pdf

Nylon lock nuts (nyloc) are generally a good idea for any important fasteners.  Especially because fiberglass can creep a little under compression, so joint preload (the end goal of torque) can reduce over time.

[rocu]

Thanks for the replies. Turns out it didn't need to be replaced, just rebedded.

[Dave Scobie]

Thanks for the replies. Turns out it didn't need to be replaced, just rebedded.

I don't understand ... you were asking about how tight to snug the fasteners and then write you only needed to rebed the fitting and no need to tighten the fasteners?

[rocu]

Well, both. I thought that I needed to replace the plate but once I got it out and cleaned it it was fine. I am replacing the fasteners though.