Re: pre-load?

[John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>]

On Fri, 2 Apr 1999, Michael Jose wrote:

> Are these terms british?  do they have american equivaltents?  I have
> never heard of pre-load etc.

When you torque up a bolt, you are applying preload.  Endfloat I have
heard of regarding crankshafts and thrust washers...

I've never heard them called anything else, but I'm learning mechanics on
British cars....

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