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Old August 31st, 2012, 06:38 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by jhunter View Post
Without lock-tight (sp?) or some type of locking washer, those things will come right off. When I replaced the engine in mine, the nuts were tightened down really good, but they still vibrated right out. I was fortunate and caught them doing it, so I was able to remedy the problem before my engine fell off.
With the vibration caused by the road and engine, 99% of bolts will wiggle out over time if you don't use any thread-lock (lock-tite). Ask me how I know.
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