It means that you tighten the first nut sufficiently to hold the plain
washers and the sleeve together as an assembly, without over-torquing the
nut. This applies the correct preload to the upper and lower rubber
mountings. The lock nut is applied to hold the first nut in place.
Remember to hold the first nut with a wrench while torquing the lock-nut
against it.
When this is all done, drink a small shot (a "nip") of Glenfiddich in
celebration.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "dorpaul" <dorpaul@bellsouth.net>
To: "list Triumph" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:38 PM
Subject: [TR] British nip
> List,
> I am tightening up the top end of my shock absorber and shock tower. Why
> does
> the manual say to use two nuts (a nut and a locknut)? What does it mean
> when
> it says: "to tighten the nut sufficiently to nip the plain washers and
> metal
> sleeve". (Front Suspension p.8, 11 g )
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