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Re: Real axle nuts

To: "William M. Gilroy" <wmgilroy@lucent.com>
Subject: Re: Real axle nuts
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 15:31:39 -0400
Cc: midgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <NDBBKBHFPCGLDIPCBIDHOEKCCBAA.wmgilroy@lucent.com>
"William M. Gilroy" wrote:
> 
> The rear axle U-bolts and shocks on my 77 Midget appear to be held
> on with what looks like ny-loc nuts and lock washers.  My question
> is should I reassemble with new ny-loc nuts and lock washer or will
> regular nuts work. 

New Nylocs for sure. 3/8 x 24, and grade 5 or better. available just
about anywhere. If you reuse the old ones, DO use loctite on them.

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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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