Date:         Tue, 4 Apr 2006 16:10:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Sam Walters <sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Sam Walters <sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: CV Joints
Comments: To: Stephen DeMocko <SDeMocko@FDSMFG.COM>
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33 ft lb Bentley 42.2.

The grease needs to be in the joint, not in the boot, so the syringe is
an iffy solution.

The triple square or 12 point bolts are far better than Allen head ones,
even better yet in comparison with used Allen head bolts.  These used
Allen head bolts should not be used, particularly if you are going to
tighten these to spec.  If you don't have a 12 point tool, you can buy
one at many FLAPS.  These were discussed recently.  These bolts are much
harder to strip.    Without the proper tool, I would think it would be
impossible to get them tightened anywhere near spec, especially on the
outside joints.

Sam

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Sam Walters
Baltimore, MD

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