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glennpm · 10-07-2015, 06:45 AM

Hi,

I am mounting my generator to the front of my manifold using the 9/16" stud and special long nut arrangement. When I took it apart there was no lock washer in my bag. Is one supposed to be used or desired? Also plan to use anti-seize on the threads since I had a tough time getting it off the stud. A few pics below off ebay, and green book. Looks to me that no LW is used on the 42 up generator mounting.

jack orchard · 10-07-2015, 07:24 AM

All the 8BAs i have seen have had lock washers. Don't know about other versions. Cheap insurance.,...jack

Bluebell · 10-07-2015, 04:51 PM

Just as a side note on spring washers. Caterpiller do not use them.
It has been proven that they can cause failures before a properly torqued nut (without a spring washer)fails.

A bones · 10-07-2015, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebell

Just as a side note on spring washers. Caterpiller do not use them.
It has been proven that they can cause failures before a properly torqued nut (without a spring washer)fails.

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glennpm · 10-08-2015, 05:46 AM

Thanks everyone, I'll be using a regular lock washer.

wbedwards · 10-08-2015, 07:50 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebell

Just as a side note on spring washers. Caterpiller do not use them.
It has been proven that they can cause failures before a properly torqued nut (without a spring washer)fails.

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glennpm · 10-08-2015, 04:10 PM

Yes lots of great knowledge and helpful people here.

alchemy · 10-09-2015, 10:00 AM

This summer I had one come loose. I had no lock washer on it, like stock. I fixed what got broke, and drilled the nut for some safety wire, tying it back to the generator mount.

I would say DO NOT use anti-seize on the threads.

19Fordy · 10-09-2015, 12:40 PM

I have also been told that spring washers can eventually fail under load. I use a 1/4 in. round steel spacer on top of the square washer so as to make it easier to align and "really tighten" the big nut. 20 years and no problems yet (knock on wood).

glennpm · 10-09-2015, 04:14 PM

Good idea 19Fordy.

big deuce · 01-03-2016, 02:25 PM

Where can a guy find the 9/16" stud?

luvmyclassics · 01-03-2016, 03:14 PM

so cal hot rods sells them

luvmyclassics · 01-03-2016, 03:20 PM

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10-07-2015, 07:24 AM	#2
jack orchard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: summerfield florida Posts: 383	Re: Generator Stud and Nut Question All the 8BAs i have seen have had lock washers. Don't know about other versions. Cheap insurance.,...jack __________________ Proud FNG We fixem cars. Heap Good!

10-07-2015, 04:51 PM	#3
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: Generator Stud and Nut Question Just as a side note on spring washers. Caterpiller do not use them. It has been proven that they can cause failures before a properly torqued nut (without a spring washer)fails.

10-08-2015, 05:46 AM	#5
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: Generator Stud and Nut Question Thanks everyone, I'll be using a regular lock washer.

10-08-2015, 04:10 PM	#7
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: Generator Stud and Nut Question Yes lots of great knowledge and helpful people here.

10-09-2015, 10:00 AM	#8
alchemy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: middle of Iowa Posts: 647	Re: Generator Stud and Nut Question This summer I had one come loose. I had no lock washer on it, like stock. I fixed what got broke, and drilled the nut for some safety wire, tying it back to the generator mount. I would say DO NOT use anti-seize on the threads.

10-09-2015, 04:14 PM	#10
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: Generator Stud and Nut Question Good idea 19Fordy.

01-03-2016, 02:25 PM	#11
big deuce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 398	Re: Generator Stud and Nut Question Where can a guy find the 9/16" stud?

01-03-2016, 03:14 PM	#12
luvmyclassics Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 193	Re: Generator Stud and Nut Question so cal hot rods sells them

01-03-2016, 03:20 PM	#13
luvmyclassics Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 193	Re: Generator Stud and Nut Question Sorry- So Cal Speed Shop