--Ray McCrary <spook01@mindspring.com> wrote:
>
> Guys,
> New nyloc nuts are ALWAYS required if you disassemble something that
has
> them installed. They CAN be reused, but they will not be vibration
proof.
> Having said the above, I don't think that wasting your time installing
> nylocs plus thread sealer plus gorilla snot plus, plus, plus is the
way to
> go. After all, many earlier cars merely used locking washers and
standard
> nuts, or just jam-nuts; I can't remember the last time I saw a
rear-end
> come adrift, although I am sure that it has happened to someone
somewhere.
> When you install the new pads, simply draw the NEW nuts up evenly,
while
> watching the rubber pads closely. They will begin to bulge from the
> clamping action of the U bolts. When they are well compressed, stop
> tightening the nuts. Don't overdo it, you will cause the pads to
> deteriorate quickly.
> This isn't rocket science.......some of you worry too much.
> BTW, If you want to REALLY lock something down, use aircraft-type
> nuts...the ones that are all-steel with the oblong shaped top. They
WON'T
> come loose, but WILL wear the u-bolt threads if you remove them.
> Best Regards,
> Ray
>
> PS I highly recommend the Springtime in the Smokies show in Townsend
that
> will be held, I understand, on May 2 this year. We wouldn't miss
it. A
> couple from England were staying at the hotel next to the show
grounds a
> couple of years ago, and commented that they thought that they were
home
> when they saw the cars! The Blount County sports car club are super
> friendly, and I think that all of you will be amazed at the variety
of cars
> and the surrounding atmosphere. The price is VERY reasonable and
the drive
> through the Smokie Mountains afterward is beautiful. The nearest
airport is
> Knoxville, TN.
>
May I thank every body in replying to this thread, just wanted to be
sure to get it right . . .
Cheers
==
Chris Nevard
"Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else"
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Work <nevardc@sky4.bskyb.com> Other <spridgeteer@yahoo.com>
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