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  1. 09-04-2008 11:29 AM #1
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    Aluminum Flywheel Help !!!

     



    Installing an aluminum flywheel in a customers 07 Mustang,don't know why but it's his money. Question is. should'nt the flywheel bolis use washers instead of just bolt head contact with the aluminum ?????
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    I always do with aluminum anything and bolts... Without a washer it's too easy to gall the aluminum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Severson
    I always do with aluminum anything and bolts... Without a washer it's too easy to gall the aluminum.
    Times 2......
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    Thanks Guys. I knew that and had it figured out before you replied, but for some reason I developed a case of the stupids for a moment.
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