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Subject:Re: nylon head nuts?
From:George Goff
Date:Thu, 16 Oct 2003 01:22:16 EDT

In a message dated 10/15/03 8:12:55 PM, jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM writes:

<< They only use nylon cylinder head nuts on their rebuilt engines.  They
claim that this eliminates the need to re-torque the head.   >>

This must be bullshit.  Head fasteners don't loosen from vibration, the stud
stretches.  Anyway, I would sure like to see the Nylok nut which is made to
replace that acorn nut used on WBX heads.

George

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