At 7:36 PM -0800 2/6/03, Pat Mahoney wrote:
>Hi list, Most engineering associations ie: USS, SAE, ASTM and ISO no longer
>recognize the spring type lock washer as an effective locking device. They
>suggest using a self-locking nut of the corect grade or a substance such as
>LocTite to achieve a secure lock. It doesnt hurt to use a spring type lock
>washer, but this does not guarantee a secure lock. A flat washer's main use
>is to spread the clamp load from a cap screw to insure an even clamping and
>reduce distortion. Probably more info than you care to know. Pat Mahoney
>'69 2000 and bolt packs for roadsters
Will a self locking nut or loctite stand up to the heat of an exhaust manifold?
-Marc
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