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Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Mgs] Spring washers don't work !

To: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Mgs] Spring washers don't work !
From: Paul Van Wig <pvanwig@me.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:57:38 -0700
Elastic lock nuts are a one time use. Backing them off destroys the function.
Lock tight is better.

Paul Van Wig
Long Beach/Big Bear
pvanwig@Mac.com
Sent from my iPhone
So forgive the spelling (tiny buttons)

On Jun 22, 2011, at 4:36 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner@gmail.com> wrote:

> Great post, I prefer elastic lock nuts. Any opinions?
> Lin
> 
> On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 6:56 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net> wrote:
> 
>> Years ago a fastener sales rep/tech guy came and gave a short seminar on
>> fastener usage where I used to work.  He told us that helical spring
>> washers
>> were worthless as far as "locking".   He told us a simple flat washer was
>> just
>> as effective as a "lock" washer.  We asked him why they still made and sold
>> them.  He said "Because you keep buying them despite what we tell you."
>> 
>> Rick
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On Jun 22, 2011, at 12:32 PM, Woerpel <dwoerpel@wi.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Thought I'd pass this along.....interesting.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject:    [Mgs] Spring washers don't work !
>>> Date:    Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:51:08 -0400
>>> From:    Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
>>> To:    mgb-v8@autox.team.net,mgs@autox.team.net
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Gentlemen,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> This is rather dynamite stuff especially to those who are hard into
>>> restoration.  Can we have some expert opinions?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> http://www.boltscience.com/pages/helicalspringwashers.htm
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> 
>>> Barrie Robinson
>>> barrie@look.ca
>>> 705-721-9060
>>> MGB GT V8  in great nick
>>> Aston Martin 1955 DB 2/4 MkII under restoration
>>> www.britishv8.org/MG/BarrieRobinson.htm
>>> www.britcot.com
>>> www.AMFClub.com
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