And if that doesn't work, get a bigger hammer.
<dnw>
1972 Midget
1998 Safari
1999 9-3
1964 (Me)
----- Original Message -----
From "Peter C." <nosimport at mailbag.com>
> In a pinch, or in the field, you can slightly deform your nuts by whacking
> them with a hammer or squeezing them in a vise. Try to hit or squeeze just
> the outer-most part. It even works to thread them onto the bolt/stud a
> little first, then whack or squeeze. I'm pretty certain this was where the
> first locking nut originated. Never overlook the utility of a hammer.
> Cheers Peter C
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