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Re: dashpots tops

To: Nory <nory@buffnet.net>
Subject: Re: dashpots tops
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:40:11 -0400
Cc: Spridgets List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: New Jersey's Governer SUCKS
References: <BB740F9A.8B0%nory@buffnet.net>
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Nory wrote:
> The tops on the dashpots on my SU's keep
> unscrewing themselves.  Any suggestions on
> what I might try to keep them on?  Chewing
> gum?  Duct tape?

Teflon tape. (like on pipe threads)
Wrap the tape in the same direction as the threads.
Screw on the tape.
If that doesn't work, try just a wee drop of Loctite.
Remember, you have to take them off once in a while for oil.
Don't soak them in Loctite ;)

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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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