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Re: [TR] Knock off torque

To: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>, stag@digest.net,
Subject: Re: [TR] =?utf-8?q?Knock_off_torque?=
From: "=?utf-8?B?c3Bvb2swMUBjb21jYXN0Lm5ldA==?=" <spook01@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:50:57 -0600
A couple of good raps after screwing it down tight by chasing it around with 
taps to cause it to bottom is the way.
Too many don't trust it and continue to support the wire wheel business.
Do not leave it loose, hoping it will tighten itself up.  Just follow the 
instructions on the previous link sent from vin TR.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone

----- Reply message -----
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
To: <stag@digest.net>, "'Triumph List'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Knock off torque
Date: Sat, Jan 7, 2012 16:54


> It occurs to me that the nuts are designed to be self 
> tightening..that's why you don't hammer the c**p out of them. 
>  Over tightening actually damages the cone in the wheel and 
> on the hub, and can induce wobble.

I agree that over-tightening is bad; but personally I don't rely on the
"self tightening" effect.  Although it is real, it doesn't always work.  And
too loose is worse than too tight.

-- Randall  

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