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duke36 · 03-25-2023, 09:23 AM

Should a washer be used under the castle nut when installing the repro aluminum fan ? Nothing in the instructions about a washer.

katy · 03-25-2023, 09:43 AM

Yes, it's a good idea to use a flat washer so the (steel) nut doesn't dig into the aluminum.

Big hammer · 03-25-2023, 02:28 PM

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03-25-2023, 09:23 AM	#1
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Aluminum Fan installation Should a washer be used under the castle nut when installing the repro aluminum fan ? Nothing in the instructions about a washer.

03-25-2023, 09:43 AM	#2
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Aluminum Fan installation Yes, it's a good idea to use a flat washer so the (steel) nut doesn't dig into the aluminum. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

03-25-2023, 02:28 PM	#3
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