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Old Hardware
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mike zahorik
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Old Hardware
As the center main bearing cap on my 1926 engine was being tightened, a snap was heard. Turns out that the nut had cracked. Further inspection showed that the bolt threads were turned down. I have seen this on rod hardware, but this is the first time on larger stuff. The bolt was being torques to 65# at the time, but how many times in the past? The lesson here is to look at your hardware before you install it. It could be the difference between a running engine and a failure. Mike
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Original Smith
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Re: Old Hardware
The best thing to do on any T is use original made by Ford bolts and nuts.
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mike zahorik
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Re: Old Hardware
Both the nut and bolt were genuine Ford Parts. Point is, even Henry's parts will fail. Mike
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Henry K. Lee
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Re: Old Hardware
Metal fatigue!