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rotorwrench · 06-05-2022, 09:20 AM

Star locks leave their mark on any steel part they are used on. They are thin enough but too aggressive on metal erosion. If another washer is used then the head stands too proud. After a 40+ year career in aviation. It's just habit to keep .040", .032". and .020" annealed stainless safety wire around. Ford likely used what would be considered bailing wire by most farmers. It's just annealed black steel wire.

Cranks in later V8 cars don't use safety wire. They just don't have a history of coming loose if properly torqued.

06-05-2022, 09:20 AM	#18
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Alternatives to Flywheel Safety Wire Star locks leave their mark on any steel part they are used on. They are thin enough but too aggressive on metal erosion. If another washer is used then the head stands too proud. After a 40+ year career in aviation. It's just habit to keep .040", .032". and .020" annealed stainless safety wire around. Ford likely used what would be considered bailing wire by most farmers. It's just annealed black steel wire. Cranks in later V8 cars don't use safety wire. They just don't have a history of coming loose if properly torqued.