In a message dated 97-02-15 14:52:52 EST, kerch@parc.xerox.com (Berry
Kercheval) writes:
> >>>ArthurK101@aol.com said:
>> Caution - If you do this (replace the couplings) be sure to use steel
>> safety wire (as shown in Haynes and Bentley but not the some of
>>the catalogs) on the bolts! But that's another story. (Anyone who
>> needs info on the safety aspects of the steering column - please yell.)
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> Actually, I'd recommend annealed stainless steel safety wire, which will
not
> corrode away. Do not use ordinary black-steel wire.
> And be sure to install it in such a way that it is opposing the undoing of
> the fastener. I've seen too many safety wire jobs that were done
>backwards! The wire was actually pulling and trying to undo the fastener.
Yow.
>
> Aircraft-grade safety wire can be gotten at most pilot-supply shops --
your
> local airport probably has one -- or at racing parts places, speed shops,
or
> by mail from Aircraft SPruce or Sporty's.
>
Thanks, Berry! I agree. This is why this list is so great - one proposes
and another picks up on it. Cheers.
Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L (original owner)
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