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Old 03-17-2003 | 06:11 AM
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Whirley Bird
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Default Re: Propeller nut torque OS 46

Originally posted by gunkel04
ALL NUTS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL!
I tightened mine several times.
I then got close to 4 foot pounds and I could feel the threads giving.
Can't beat a nylock nut.
Also in a real pinch you can smack that nut 1 time with a hammer on appx a 30* angle.
It will deform the nut and it will start fine then get tight about half way.
Some non Nylon lock nuts are actually made that way