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Originally Posted by Flyin_Freddie
Safety wire should be installed as if it were trying to pull the knock off loose...not trying to prevent it from loosening. In this manner, you can check the wire for slack...indicating the knock off has loosened...and then whack your knock off a couple of time with your lead hammer to retighten it.
Bob Olthoff
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Mmmm...This is contrary to what I've been told, and seen on cars from assemblers like HRE, Snakepit, and his son Dennis' shop. I was told safety-wire to prevent loosening with a bit of slack, and check before every ride. Evidence of tightening requires a whack to the rear and re-wiring.
In fact, ERA has the procedure on their site:
http://www.erareplicas.com/427man/wheels/index.htm