In a message dated 8/26/2008 8:49:09 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
dorpaul@bellsouth.net writes:
Could someone explain to me if there is a big difference in the metallurgy
between those fasteners that are 'tightened against' each other at 65 ft lbs
of torque vs. nearby fasteners receiving merely only 26 ft lbs? I still
think
it's questionable concerning the loosening of a bolt that might be overly
torqued beyond it's 26 ft. lb. limit.
Does that mean 'tightening nuts against each other' provides a measure of
security? Better than nylock nuts? Does wiring a nut on mean 'tightening
it,
then drilling a hole thru nut and bolt, then sticking wire thru it?
Thanks, Paul
Paul,
I really have no idea what your situation is. However, I always try to
assemble my cars back using the same hardware type as used by the factory, and
torqued per the shop manual. To attempt to re-engineer any joints on a
production non-racing vehicle I think is a mistake and not something I would
do.
Best, Mike Moore
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