Thread: Headbolt
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Old 12-08-2020, 02:37 PM   #15
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Default Re: Headbolt

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox View Post
Why would you loosen a nut to re-torque it? Sounds counterproductive to me. Inquiring minds want to know.
It has to do with static friction and moving friction.
It takes more torque to get a fastener moving than to keep it moving.
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