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    Self locking bolt question

    Safety wiring bolts can prevent problems down the road. Just look how it is used on the bolts for the CV boots on the front axles of the 5 tons. As far as safety wiring the bolts for the U-joints I don’t see any problems with balance. Just wonder if the wire would be too exposed for cross...
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    Self locking bolt question

    There are several types of self-locking bolts. I have some that have “normal” threads for the first few threads then they become “oversize for the remainder of the bolt. They are usually used in aircraft. After they have been used they loose there locking properties and are not to be reused...
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