<VV> Another tool for your Corvair toolbox

[Chuck Kubin]

 ---A proper safety wire 
installation retains the torque on an already-torqued fastener - the wire, when 
tensioned, pulls the head or nut in a tightening direction. (For complete coverage 
of this subject, see "Prepare to Win" by Carroll Smith). -----
 
Hey Seth,
You're probably aware this is THE common practice on aircraft, the last machines that need hardware vibrating loose. Can't pull over and inspect a leak, eh?
For those who haven't used it before, done right, there ABSOLUTELY no way that nut or bolt is going anywhere. The only limitation is needing two attach points, one for each end of the wire. AIrcraft use stainless steel wire, but ground-bound applications wouldn't require it in areas not prone to rust. Stainless isn' t the cheapest, but one roll lasts a lifetime.
I especially like your treatment on the valve covers, given that this is a problem area.
 
Chuck Kubin



		
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