[TR] Knock off torque

[spook01@comcast.net]

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.

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----- Reply message -----
From: "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: <stag at digest.net>, "'Triumph List'" <triumphs at 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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