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06-09-2009 08:47 AM #1
I spot face as well but I also use medium strength Loc-Tite too. The set screws and lock nuts provided by Borgeson, and probably the others - the screw is way too long and one hit the header and that skinny nut - less then a great way to fasten the screw. I can assure you with bloody and scarred knuckles that this arrangement is tight after having to disassemble my upper u-joint to remove the column for repaint.Dave W
I am now gone from this forum for now - finally have pulled the plug
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06-09-2009 09:03 AM #2
Since these threads are often used as reference without commentary it pays for us to try to cover, whenever possible, unexpected situations/experiences/etc. Here's Borgesons commentary on welding of U-joints; http://www.borgeson.com/DESIGN/STEERING%20DESIGN8.htmlYour Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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