[TR] TR3A Nut behind the wheel

[Art McEwen]

Yeah loctite would work just as well as a lock washer. When I bite the bullet and decide I want to re-thread the wires down the steering tube (2nd worst job on the car) I'll add that. What torque do you use? 

On 05/01/19, Randall  <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
> I believe you're supposed to peen the nut lightly, to help lock it to the
> threads. This is mentioned in the TR4 manual.
> Or a couple drops of purple Loctite should do nicely.
> 
> But I've never done either; perhaps because I tighten mine with a socket and
> big ratchet.
> 
> -- Randall 
> 56 TR3 TS13571L once and future daily driver
> 71 Stag LE1473 - awaiting engine rebuild
> 71-2-3 Stag - awaiting gearbox rebuild 
> 
> > Is there a lock washer mechanism 
> > that I (and the parts diagrams) are missing or is it just a 
> > given that every few months I have to loosen the trafficator 
> > housing and tap that nut tighter with a flat screwdriver and hammer?
> 
> 
> 
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