<div dir="ltr">Almost like the specified maintenance for Mercruiser brand things. Annual maintenance items that make you remove nylock nuts require replacing them with their product at $2 a pop! Adds up when there are a dozen on the outdrive and you have twins on the boat! I have reused them a number of times without the outdrives falling off. They do tend to loosen easier though... And, marine grade SS hardware is expensive.<div><br></div><div>Kent</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 10:47 AM, dwoerpel via Spridgets <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:spridgets@autox.team.net" target="_blank">spridgets@autox.team.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<div class="m_6176988009838659373moz-cite-prefix">OK, I gotta weigh in on this. I worked
for 14 years volunteering with the EAA restoring their B-25 and
working on sundry others (Grumman Duck, P-51, Spanish Bf 109,
P-64, & B-17 to name a few). Military is unforgiving. 3
threads must show through the nut, Nylock nuts only used 3 times,
any flaws on any fastener and it was replaced. Pretty
understandable given the duty of the parts and the loads. Many of
those better condition fasteners found their way home to the
garage and have been used for various non-stress related
projects. If it's a safety related item it gets replaced.
Although aeronautical standards can seem extreme (they are) think
about it the next time you're in an A340 or 787 or whatever. I
carry that philosophy to ground transportation as well.
Structural & safety related pieces get replaced. That's just
me. <br>
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HOWEVER!...there may be instances where it's not practical or
desired. 1. Those of us with historically "correct" cars are
loath to replace anything not original. 50 or 60 year old
fasteners on something structural do need to be replaced and there
are companies that make the old fasteners in the original style.
2. One must consider the quality of the replacement part; is it
"bootleg"(where have I heard that before...Frank!) or incorrect
fit? It can be tough to find good parts. <br>
<br>
This whole dissertation is a long winded way of advising when in
doubt, replace it. Like Larry said, it's up to you.<br>
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OR, buy a Morgan and you'll replace those parts often as they
vibrate off the car! ;-)<br>
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Just my $2.00<i><br>
Safety Fast!<br>
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</i>Dave W<br>
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59 :{)<br>
59 MGA 1500<br>
"Pay it Forward"<br>
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Burlington WI<br>
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IMHO, where safety counts, like suspension, brakes and tires,
reusing a worn piece is a fool’s errand. Nuts, bolts, lock washers
and tie rod ends are cheap, considering the difference between
life and death. I don’t buy cheap tires, cheap brake parts, or
plastic bits where I can avoid it.
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<div>We all think differently, I guess. In the
case we are talking about here, this tie rod was
replaced 17 years ago. They are around $11. They are
as difficult to change after removal as a nut. You
can remove without replacing, sure. But per your
"logic" do you buy one of each bolt for a lifetime
because the wrench empowers you to do so? Do you
re-use bolts in critical suspension applications? Do
you re-use lockwashers? Do you re-use cotter pins? You
certainly can. Or, because they are so inexpensive
relative to the importance of the function that they
serve, do you replace them as a matter of course when
you are working in that area? To me, go ahead and buy
the tool (I have one) and replace the critical wear
item (I do).</div>
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<div>Tutti I gusti son' gusti.<br>
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Ron Soave</div>
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On Oct 24, 2017, at 6:34 PM, David Lieb via Spridgets
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<div dir="auto">The tool costs more
than a call joint, the definition of false
economy.<br>
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<div class="gmail_extra" dir="auto">Huh? So you
don't buy wrenches cuz they cost more than the
bolts they remove? 9 out of 10 tools cost more
than the objects they are used on. We buy them
because we intend to use them over and over. At
least that is what I tell my wife... There are a
number of tools I own for the simple joy of a
fine tool, although I can't justify the cost of
a Phil Wood spoke cutter/threader.</div>
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