Baz421 wrote:

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Yes Mark stay with us,,, your posts are appreciated.

WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ANYBODY as I don't "play the man",, here's my 2 cents worth.

1   Dont use a torque wrench to undo nuts,,, it will never be accuarate again.

2   Don't use lubricants on wheel studs,,,, the correct way is to use a die (same thread diameter and pitch) and CLEAN THE THREADS OF THE WHEEL STUDS (or replace studs), and if necessary clean threads in wheel nuts OR buy new ones.

Farm machinery solutions do not necessarily apply to all applications.

I've seen too many loose wheels due to lubricants including a 6x6 Airport Fire Tender (I was on site and witnessed this near catastrophy).

3   Just because you have done something for 20, 30 or 40 years doesn't necessarily make it right.

4  Be kind to each other,,,,, don't attack the person, but feel free to point out what you believe is inaccurate.

All replies welcome.  Cheers Baz

-- Edited by Baz421 on Thursday 4th of July 2013 01:48:01 PM

-- Edited by Baz421 on Thursday 4th of July 2013 01:52:37 PM

Just a little tip from my Fleet Air Arm days and doing self repairs.The chap who was our instructor taught us to undo and tighten wheel nuts diagonally in other words opposites.To this day I have never had any probs.Cheers ibbo.

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ibbo wrote:

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Baz421 wrote:

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Yes Mark stay with us,,, your posts are appreciated.

WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ANYBODY as I don't "play the man",, here's my 2 cents worth.

1   Dont use a torque wrench to undo nuts,,, it will never be accuarate again.

2   Don't use lubricants on wheel studs,,,, the correct way is to use a die (same thread diameter and pitch) and CLEAN THE THREADS OF THE WHEEL STUDS (or replace studs), and if necessary clean threads in wheel nuts OR buy new ones.

Farm machinery solutions do not necessarily apply to all applications.

I've seen too many loose wheels due to lubricants including a 6x6 Airport Fire Tender (I was on site and witnessed this near catastrophy).

3   Just because you have done something for 20, 30 or 40 years doesn't necessarily make it right.

4  Be kind to each other,,,,, don't attack the person, but feel free to point out what you believe is inaccurate.

All replies welcome.  Cheers Baz

-- Edited by Baz421 on Thursday 4th of July 2013 01:48:01 PM

-- Edited by Baz421 on Thursday 4th of July 2013 01:52:37 PM

Just a little tip from my Fleet Air Arm days and doing self repairs.The chap who was our instructor taught us to undo and tighten wheel nuts diagonally in other words opposites.To this day I have never had any probs.Cheers ibbo.

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 Do you do like I do, and forget which way you were travelling when going to the next diagonal nut though... :) I make it a point to always go clockwise now.................... Hmmm or was that anti-clockwise? bugger

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I'm glad this turned out well. As a relative "newbie" myself, it's always a little daunting when a post leads down a negative path.

I don't know if this says anything, but some years ago I knew a guy in the Army who was in the area of transportation and one of his constant jobs (which he complained bitterly about) was regularly removing the wheel nuts on the trucks, cleaning them, then giving them a squirt of RPN7 or WD40 and wiping off the excess with a cloth before replacing them again. I kind of figure that if the army does it that way, then at least some research must have gone into it, although that was back in the early 90's so their procedures may have changed by now. I might also add the the army are always cleaning something, whether it needs it or not

In relation to changing wheels, I've generally found the socket and bar that comes new with a vehicle is next to useless. I have an 4 way wheel brace and so far haven't met a wheel nut that it wouldn't budge, but they can hurt your hands and I find wearing a pair of heavy industrial gloves helps by providing a bit of cushioning to the poor old palms.