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lotsagas4u · 12-12-2019, 10:01 AM

Hello, I am replacing fender bolts and welting on my 33 coupe, my next question is, how much do you tighten the radiator spring bolts? They have a little pad that goes under the radiator, above the splash shield, then the springs, and a castle nut. Do you finger tighten until castle nut will fit cotter pin holes? OR???????

Thanks for the reply.

whizzernick · 12-12-2019, 10:58 AM

yes

David J · 12-12-2019, 11:01 AM

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If the pads are new and the bolts are fine thread [ as they should be ] I go with 3 turns past contact .

Pads will settle some .

12-12-2019, 10:01 AM	#1
lotsagas4u Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plainview, Texas Posts: 757	1933 radiator bolt question? Hello, I am replacing fender bolts and welting on my 33 coupe, my next question is, how much do you tighten the radiator spring bolts? They have a little pad that goes under the radiator, above the splash shield, then the springs, and a castle nut. Do you finger tighten until castle nut will fit cotter pin holes? OR??????? Thanks for the reply.

12-12-2019, 10:58 AM	#2
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	Re: 1933 radiator bolt question? yes

12-12-2019, 11:01 AM	#3
David J Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: St Croix Falls WI Posts: 2,080	Re: 1933 radiator bolt question? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If the pads are new and the bolts are fine thread [ as they should be ] I go with 3 turns past contact . Pads will settle some .