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Old 06-05-2011, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick Parker View Post
They should NOT have Loktite on the splines. Oil would be fine as they slip together and are constantly bathed in oil during operation. The NEW NEW NEW pinion nut (do not reuse the original) is a mechanically locked torque retaining nut. It does NOT need Locktite. The mechanical thread interferance and the required torque for the nut keep it tight. If at all possible use a machined spacer in lieu of a collapsable one.
Rick does oil ever leak under the nut? I'm sure it will not make it through the threads, but if the surface on the pinion where the nut tightens up to was rough it might leak. I need to check that surface a little closer.
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