[Ram Jet]

Originally Posted by Redsvt

Ok.......I have some improvement. Busted out the steering stem adjuster wrench, Zaph42, that was in fact one thing I had not checked. Anyway according to my manual that slotted nut needs to be turned no more than 1/8th at a time. I choose to loosen it and it moved without any force. So I chose to tighten. Spec is 43 inch pounds. There is a slot on the wrench to insert a ratchet, so I can attach my inch pounds torque wrench, set it to 43 inch pounds, but it never clicked. I was applying what I thought was a fair amount. Anyway rather than going to over tighten, I backed off a bit and went for a ride. Low and behold, it is still there but greatly diminished. So I am not sure if my torque wrench is faulty but I will go a tad tighter tomorrow. Feeling wise any idea how much 44inch pounds is. Based on how loose the nut was, I don't believe it to be too much. But I don't want to jack the bearings. I think I might be barking up the right tree. Thank Zaph42

A "steering stem adjuster wrench". Looks like a new tool for my collection along with a n inch/pound torque wrench. I too thank Zsph42 and you.

Bill