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mtbiker1961
 Post subject: NUTS!!!!
PostPosted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:34 pm 
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I found that the pylons on my 16 had nylon nuts that were cracked. Well I wanted to take it out so I bought some nylox jamb nuts (Thin nylon locking nuts) and put them on only enough to come 1/16th from the pylon or so the bolts would still turn. I bought new nylon nuts should I replace the jamb nuts or just leave them on?
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AlanRV8
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I replaced the nylon nuts with SS nylocs. As long as you are careful and don't over-tighten they work just fine.

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I'd leave the jamb nuts on as long as they are stainless. I tried to find some SS jamb nuts to replace mine but ended up just buying 4" bolts and using regular nyloc nuts.
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mtbiker1961
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When I bought the nuts I had to buy a bag of them and I use my 16 in fresh water so I will keep an eye on them and replace as needed. I would think they should last a long time?
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