Michael Burbidge
Well Known Member
When I built my 9, the kit came with mostly nyloc 3/16 lock nuts, except for the engine compartment. My 14 kit is coming with all steel lock nuts (MS21042-3). Does anyone know why?
The bigger lock nuts are easier to work with.
Besides the small size, the steel lock nuts have a larger prevailing torque value and with more variance. I'm finding 10 - 15 in/lbs and I've had a few as high as 25 in/lbs. The nylocs were typically under 5.
Michael-
The bigger lock nuts are easier to work with.
Besides the small size, the steel lock nuts have a larger prevailing torque value and with more variance. I'm finding 10 - 15 in/lbs and I've had a few as high as 25 in/lbs. The nylocs were typically under 5.
Michael-
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