<VV> rotating rear mount bolts: really?
UltraMonzaWest at aol.com
UltraMonzaWest at aol.com
Sun Jul 10 19:16:32 EDT 2005
I just use Nylock nuts.....no problems... Matt
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In a message dated 7/10/2005 3:17:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
ronchoy at comcast.net writes:
> On examining my failed '65 mount, I see that the downward pointing
> studs are driven into their holes like wheel studs. When I started
> torquing my new mount (50-60 ft.lb.) the studs started turning at under
> 45 pounds. I'm sure the new correct nuts are tight enough and won't
> unscrew themselves, letting the engine down. Is there a great
> possibility that vibration would wear out the stud heads and drop the
> engine catastrophically?
>
> My theory is that since the nuts are tight on the stud shaft, they
> won't loosen. The studs, free to turn, won;'t turn much, and should
> last until the mount itself wears out. D'ya think I'm right? I really
> don't want to replace the mount yet again. After all, I might get
> another mount with loose studs. Comments, anyone? -ron 65,66
>
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