[BFix] Was Never Use Lock Washers-Crank Pulley Question now learn me something

Stephen Urban sfu at roadrunner.com
Fri May 9 23:14:48 MST 2008


The name of the tool is "Clamp Tite" and after some checking it does 
appear that it is available from other sources then maker direct.  Here 
is a link to one that gives a good explanation of how it works.

http://www.bluewater-marine-rv.com/html/clamptite_tool.html

Steve Urban
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Hot Wheels wrote:
> What is the tool and how do u use it?
>  
> :oP
>
> Mick
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>     From: toddz69 at cox.net
>     To: mail at broncofix.com
>     Subject: Re: [BFix] Never Use Lock Washers-Crank Pulley Question
>     Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 22:54:39 -0700
>     CC:
>
>     TS and his tool:
>      
>     http://www.broncofix.com/gallery/deathvalley08/100_0599
>      
>     while fixing the flag at the "mailbox" along the Mojave Road last
>     month.
>      
>     http://www.broncofix.com/gallery/deathvalley08/100_0600
>      
>     Leave it to a bunch of EB owners to fix everything along the way.
>      
>     TZ
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         *From:* ts <mailto:ntsqd at yahoo.com>
>         *To:* bronco fix <mailto:mail at broncofix.com>
>         *Sent:* Friday, May 09, 2008 6:05 PM
>         *Subject:* Re: [BFix] Never Use Lock Washers-Crank Pulley Question
>
>         They do have a place on small, numbered size fasteners used on
>         electronics circuit boards. That is the only place I'll accept
>         them.
>
>         Safety wire & pliers are part of my trail tools. Also going
>         with them is a tool MISF found at a gun show that allows the
>         building of hose clamps from safety wire. One pound of .040"
>         safety wire could make one VERY large clamp. A lot larger than
>         I want to carry with me.
>
>         */Jim Lemanek <hucklburrybronco at sbcglobal.net>/* wrote:
>
>             We don't use them on overhead cranes and structures
>             anymore for the same reason.  Don't need a 40-ton crane
>             with loose girders!  We do find old ones with broken locks
>             and replace them without.  Nylock nuts are pretty
>             popular....Its amazing how many bolts can be
>             broken/missing/loose and a structure still works ok.  But
>             at the point it no longer works things get exciting.
>
>             */u100 72 <u10072 at hotmail.com>/* wrote:
>
>                 Hello,
>                 Hey don't ever use lock washers on anything--including
>                 your lawnmower!  If you need a fastener to be secure
>                 in a blind bolt hole then use a loc-tite or similiar
>                 compound.  Just like Jack mentioned the other split
>                 and then the torque value placed on the fastener is
>                 totally compromised.  That goes for bolting two pieces
>                 together --flat washers on either side of the pieces--
>                 the bolt goes through and a lock nut either nylon or
>                 metal is used.  There is a reason no professional race
>                 cars or the space shuttle has not lock washers.
>                  
>                 Matt
>
>
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>                     Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:42:46 -0700
>                     From: ironbenderii at yahoo.com
>                     Subject: Re: [BFix] Crank Pulley Question
>                     To: m1ckey3 at hotmail.com; mail at broncofix.com
>                     CC:
>
>                     Generally speaking I don't like lock washers. 
>                     They split and leave you with a very loose bolt. 
>                     That's just me though.  How about safety wire?  :)
>                      
>                     Jack
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>                     ----- Original Message ----
>                     From: Hot Wheels <m1ckey3 at hotmail.com>
>                     To: bronco fix <mail at broncofix.com>
>                     Sent: Friday, May 9, 2008 10:34:42 AM
>                     Subject: [BFix] Crank Pulley Question
>
>                     Hey all,
>                      
>                     Got a dumb crank pulley question for ya.  When
>                     Eric N (gotta love that guy..he's everywhere..and
>                     always there when u need him) and I assembled my
>                     351w we used steel pulleys and no split washers on
>                     the crank pulley.  Now that I'm putting the
>                     WildHorses hard anodized aluminum ones on I'm
>                     asking my self if there should be a lock washers
>                     on the crank pulley?
>                      
>                     thanks for the input,
>
>                     Mick
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