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To attain the torque values required without damaging the nuts try putting anti sieze on the threads and the tapered surfaces. The studs should be sized (cut to length) so they allow full engagement of the hex wrench. Be sure the wrench is the correct size (metric or inch size?) I think 12 mm is too small. This was discussed MANY times 2-3 years ago and a lot of bandwith was utilized trying to find a solution. If you attempt to assemble the pieces dry this is the result, at this point no alternative but to obtain replacement nuts.
PS: Noting where you are located there is one option. Put the nuts in a lathe, cut of the area down to the threads and Heliarc weld a nut on the end. Just be sure the stud doesn't bottom out before it is fully torqued. An OEM design with an external hex (similar to a nut) on the end would be a better design anyway.
Rick
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Last edited by Rick Parker; 05-07-2005 at 08:38 PM..
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