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Re: Lock tabs vs lock washers

To: Metallian6@aol.com
Subject: Re: Lock tabs vs lock washers
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 16:46:53 -0400
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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Metallian6@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I think the first copy of this letter didn't make it through so here it is
> again.
> 
> I am wondering about something. When I tore apart my Sprite Mkll 948cc almost
> every major nut had a lock tab on it. Are lock tabs necessary for everything
> to stay tightened? If so could lock washers be used instead and be just as
> effective? I would appreiciate any info on this. Thanks.

Lock washers can be used on most external bolts.
Loctite should be used on rod and main bearings.
again lock washers on the oil pump and cam plate.
I would stii use lock tabs on the cam timing gear, flywheel, and front
pulley.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/

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