[Healeys] Keeping rear shock bolts tight

[Michael Salter]

Probably more work than most people would want to undertake but, because
for competition work I found that washers eventually dig into the ears, I
cut a "washer" the same shape as the shock "ear" out of 3/16" steel plate
and then put the bolt through it and tacked the head of the bolt to my
"washer".
This method has the added advantage that you don't need to hold the bolt
head while tightening the nut.

Michael S
BN1 #174

On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 7:08 PM, Bruce Steele <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>
wrote:

> Seeking ideas on how to keep the rear shock mount bolts tight.  They work
> loose every 1,500 to 2,000 miles, and tightening them is routine with my
> annual maintenance.  I currently have grade 8 bolts, nuts and split
> washers.  Grade 5 bolts, nuts, and split washers were no worse (or better)
> than the grade 8.  Tried Nord-Lock washers 2 years ago after someone posted
> about them on this list.  They loosened more quickly than split washers.
> Tried thread locker and nylocks as well, neither of which were better than
> split washers.
>
>
>
> Anyone have a method that actually keeps the hardware tight?
>
>
>
> Bruce Steele
>
> Brea, CA
>
> 1960 BN7
>
>
>
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