>As far as the problem with the bolts comming loose, many people have the
>oppinon that the locking washers that are installed beneath the bolt
>head,
>is too soft a material, and somehow compress, thus allowing play in the
>ring gear.
>
>I used normal steel washers as replacments, and thread locker.
>Jarrid GROSS(at)UNIT.COM
I have seen graded split type lock washers. Perhaps a "grade8" split washer
would be good for this.
Many 390s use the locking tab style washer and it is very common to find
them with the bolt out a turn or so but hopelessly corroded in the head.
I've seen many broken bolts at the top of the port on these engines.
Perhaps these washers be made out of too soft of a material and be
contributing to the problem?
Frank Marrone MK I Tiger B9471116
marrone(at)wco.com 1966 LTD
Series I Alpine "fix me"
Yamaha Seca 900
I can't believe that I actually got into this discussion.
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