http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general/bolt-torque-resources-especially-nylock-176110/
Which notes that your Nylok nuts will not be airworthy unless at least two threads show past the nuts. Be aware of this if you plan to fly your bus.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Bjorkman" <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
To: "List, Vanagon" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 1:17:49 PM
Subject: Re: Swivel seat
Thanks for the help, guys. I will check out those friction reducers. That GoWesty site is quite helpful. I got some info from the archives, but I'm still wondering if there is a torque value assigned to those nylock nuts. Anyone out there want to venture a guess?
On 09/11/14, Jon VonOhlsen wrote:
Not sure of the model years that apply, but there are bearing parts that
may be in need of replacement -
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23883&category_id=126&category_parent_id=
These may be applicable.
Jon
On 9/11/2014 1:50 PM, David Bjorkman wrote:
> HI All;
>
> Pulled out the front swivel seat in my '87 Westy to chase down 2nd battery fuse problem ("Interior lights out": found a burnt 30A fuse buried in the 2nd battery wiring).
> The seat platform could use some sanding and painting. I would like to remove it to do the clean up, but if I remember the last time I removed a swivel, it didn't swivel as well when I replaced it. I could not find any reference to it in Bentley. Is there a torque value for the nuts, or a way to tighten them to a certain point? I am also trying to decide if lithium or moly grease would be best to grease the swivel mechanism. While I'm at it, what about the seat rails? Any info would be helpful.
>
> Dave B.
