Hi,

I just use an iterative approach. Tighten, try to rotate, loosen if needed, tighten if too loose, etc etc

All the while trying to keep the torque the same on all four nuts. You won't have the seat on so remember that seat gives to a longer lever arm when rotating the swivel. I tend to err on the tight side, hate having the swivel wobbly or loose.

Alistair

> On Sep 11, 2014, at 1:17 PM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
> 
> 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.