The shank of a bolt is the non-threaded portion between the threads and the head of the bolt. double nutting isn't very practical in this application because the nut is against a concave washer, making it difficult to get an open end wrench in there. On 5/9/2013 7:22 AM, walkingboss wrote: > If it's not self locking and your concerned about it working loose, > "double > nut" it. Place a second nut (just a plain nut will do) on the shank, > tightened against the first nut, locking to two on the shank! > > > Howard > > Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Nut Size > |
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