chrsgrain
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| posted on 28/7/07 at 05:41 PM |
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Numpty track rod end question
Came to try to tighten the nyloc on one track rod end - but the stud is spinning - does this mean the end is knackered or am I doing something stupid
- can't see any way to hold it still....
Chris
Spoing! - the sound of an irony meter breaking...
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/7/07 at 05:46 PM |
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Use a jack to push up under the track rod end, then try to tighten the nut - there should be sufficient resistance in the taper to overcome the
nylok.
There are some advantages to castellated nuts with split pins!
HTH,
David
[Edited on 28/7/07 by David Jenkins]
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chrsgrain
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| posted on 28/7/07 at 05:52 PM |
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Ah - thanks - said it was a numpty question!
Chris
Spoing! - the sound of an irony meter breaking...
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caber
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| posted on 28/7/07 at 09:47 PM |
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I had the same problem this evening, solved by using a G cramp to pull the taper into the steering arm.
Caber
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Peteff
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| posted on 28/7/07 at 10:51 PM |
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If you can, get a plain nut with the same thread to lock the taper then put the nyloc on. It spins when the nylon lock catches on the thread.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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