I used a nice flat washer on top of the nut. Worked out fine. As to my experience level, it's not that great. That's why I started the Rescue Squad and Vanagonauts.com ;-) Gotta say though recovering from the recent engine fire has upped the level quite a bit. She's running really well now and finally has a name: Phoenix. John On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 4:47 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Folks I worded that poorly. (I think the POR-15 and laquer thinner > fumes have finally taken their toll < kidding >) > > Worded as a question, I tried to infer that one should NOT use a > socket that. Assuming smaller OD of socket fit in the bushing. Using > the socket that way would expand or split the bushing. > > Given John's experience level I shoulda known better than to ask that > question! :^) > > Apologies. > > Neil. > > On 5/11/12, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Likely you are NOT, but are you using a socket like this? image: >> >> http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21IPLbKOdpL._SL500_AA300_.jpg |
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