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Ol' Ron · 03-28-2020, 06:40 PM

I was always taught to use a grade #8 flat washer, din;t always do it but on a race motor do. Not sure where this comes from but torqing to 1oo bl it doesn't make sense to use a lock washer.

03-28-2020, 06:40 PM	#11
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,859	Re: Split Lock Washers On Main Bearing Caps Of Flathead Motor I was always taught to use a grade #8 flat washer, din;t always do it but on a race motor do. Not sure where this comes from but torqing to 1oo bl it doesn't make sense to use a lock washer.