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[rickyb]

A note to our members, be careful where you use metric 12.9 fasteners. They are susceptible to stress corrosion fatigue. Inside an engine, no corrosion,...

[rickyb]

I have 18 axa holders and it isn’t enough. Specialty ones are for a shear tool, indicator holder, wire tensioner for spring winding and cut Knurling...

[rickyb]

Three major differences. Nuts are spherical, you have studs not cap screws and most importantly the wheel pilots on a diameter. It is the combination...

[rickyb]

I didn’t say they won’t appear to hold torque. I’m saying you are not getting the tension you think you are. The torque will not result in a...

[rickyb]

Right on the money. Torque tension relationship cannot be maintained with tapered screw heads. Angles never match up, too much surface area and the head...

[rickyb]

Simple fix that works. Hang a fabric bag with some moth balls in the engine compartment. Worked for me, my dad and sister, all at different households....