[DeTomaso] Nylocs in the oil pan???

[Larry - Ohio Time Corp.]

<<(Larry, NO)>>


Larry (woof) - Cleveland


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Difani" <cdifani at pacbell.net>
To: "Detomaso A" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 3:03 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Nylocs in the oil pan???


> Guys:
>
> Been watching the nylock debate for some time, so decided to do some 
> research.
>
> Nylocks are designed to be used in vibration control applications (Larry, 
> NO). Where the fastener will be subjected to vibration. As for heat, they 
> are not designed for high heat environments. This is classified as hotter 
> than 400°F. I suspect that your oil pan environment is not going to exceed 
> these standards. However, as somone told us, header bolts are certainly 
> going to exceed that standard!
>
> As an optional replacement for nylocks, deformed thread nuts can work. And 
> there's lots more combinations that can do this job. The advantage of 
> nylocks is that they're a "one piece" solution. You don't need a 
> combination of parts to secure the fastener. And that's why (among other 
> reasons) manufacturers, and suppliers often use them. Also, with nylocks, 
> or any other deformed thread fastener, they won't spin off the fastener 
> once the initial torque is relieved (loosened).
>
> So, while nylocks can "melt", they won't do it in an oil pan environment. 
> That nylon is tough! And if they do melt in the oil pan, you've got a lot 
> more things to worry about than some messed up lock nuts....
>
> And finally, when you do use nylocks, make sure that they're coming from a 
> reputable supplier. A "bargain" nylock is not our friend. Actually a 
> bargain fastener of any kind is "not our friend". Also "economy" in 
> fasteners is "not our friend".
>
> Chris
>
> Chris Difani
> '73 L #5829 "LITNNG"
> Sacramento, CA
> Email: cdifani at pacbell.net
>
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