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Subject:Re: Epilogue: Trouble after rebuild
From:Dave Black
Date:Mon, 2 Jan 1995 09:15:18 -0700 (MST)

On Thu, 29 Dec 1994, Dave Phillips wrote:

> 
> As a lesson to all would-be engine rebuilders, tighten the !@#$%
> gland nut.  Tight.  I mean, break-your-ratchet tight.  Tight!
> 

Some rebuilders tighten it to 300ft/lbs, just so it won't come loose!

Dave
'71 Westfalia & SB

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