Re: Torque Tube Bolts
Over the past 35 years while rebuilding rear axle assemblies I noticed that the safety wire applied to the six torque tube bolts was all kinds of ugly. None were ever found done like an aircraft application. I decided early on that when I finished up a rear axle assembly it was going to appear neat even it it was not according to Henry. Having acquired a good supply of original torque tube bolts, I use them such that each bolt is a trial to see that when properly torqued the safety wire hole is parallel to the flange. It takes more time, but when I am finished I think it looks better than when found. It has become my trade mark on all rear axle assemblies I overhaul.
Tom Endy
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