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barbara wilhelm
Citizen
Username: Bartist
Post Number: 110
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:30 am: |     |
The hex nut on the z fitting which screws into a threaded tube that connects to cables on my traction and auger controls keeps working itself off. Twice had to drag the blower back to the garage to fix this problem. Can't figure out how to stop both the hex nut on the z fitting which screws into the cable fitting from moving. Tried wrapping with electrical tape. This helps somewhat but it still keeps moving. No fun loosing a hex nut in the snow. Any ideas?
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peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 444
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:38 am: | |
Hi --
Yes, I found in the first 2 uses that the vibrations would shake those nuts loose! (new machine this year)
Solution was to take 2 wrenches, put a drop of Loctite on the threads, then tighten hard!
Last snow storm -- no problems!
Pete
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barbara wilhelm
Citizen
Username: Bartist
Post Number: 112
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:56 am: | |
Pete,
I will give loctite a try! Thanks for the info. Now I can stop "swearing like a sailor" when I clear my property.
Barbara |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3415
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 10:42 am: | |
In addition to the loctite, add a 2nd nut and lock the two together.
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic. |
barbara wilhelm
Citizen
Username: Bartist
Post Number: 114
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 11:01 am: | |
jgberkey,
thanks, will add the second nut.
barbara |
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