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Old 03-31-2018, 11:01 AM   #1
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I just found that my front backing plates have nuts and lock washers and not castle nuts and pins.
Do I need to change them?
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Old 03-31-2018, 11:12 AM   #2
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I would go back to the original setup. The correct bolts and nuts can be obtained from several supply houses like Snyder or Bert's to name a few.
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Old 03-31-2018, 12:26 PM   #3
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Just went to Tam's Model A parts and he sold me just the nuts without the bolts.
Great guy!
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Old 03-31-2018, 01:58 PM   #4
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Just went to Tam's Model A parts and he sold me just the nuts without the bolts.
Great guy!
Are your bolts made for Castle Nuts, ... If not, your still at square one.

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Old 03-31-2018, 02:33 PM   #5
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No, they have the holes.

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Old 03-31-2018, 04:23 PM   #6
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yea best to keep them castle nuts on there - no way for them to loosten and if they do your backng plate (aka brake) wont fall off as the pn will still hold the nut off.
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Old 04-01-2018, 10:49 AM   #7
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I'd leave it as is unless you were restoring to blue ribbon specs.
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I'd leave it as is unless you were restoring to blue ribbon specs.
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If it is set up correctly the LW's will hold. When you take them apart then you can go back to pins and castle nuts.


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