Aside from using Loctite, you can always use a longer
bolt with the same thread & put a lock washer & nut on
the other side...I've resorted to that.
Cheers,
Todd
--- "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu> wrote:
> On Wed, 26 Jul 2006, Eureka Saws Co, Inc. wrote:
>
> > Hi Alan,
> > Aside from all the normal things to look at that I
> am sure will be listed
> > you might also try checking the nyloc nuts that
> lock down the rear shocks.
> > These very often manage to loosen up and the shock
> will make a real racket
> > every time you shift, start off, hit a small bump,
> etc. If you tighten them
> > down the noise will go away but they could loosen
> up again. Use new nyloc
> > nuts and use the old ones on the mower. Let's us
> know what it turns out to
> > be.
>
> Good point, Alex.
>
> If your shock bolts keep loosening (is that a proper
> word?), you can
> sometime cure the problem with some hi-strength
> loctite (aka red) and
> proper tightening. If that doesn't work, you need to
> "fix" the threads
> with an insert or other method.
>
> > Alex Manzo
> > 72 TR6
> > 59 TR3A
>
> regards,
> rml
>
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