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Subject Topic: Tow Bar Bolts
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PersonPetemate
09/9/2013 at 10:55am
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Just seen the Towtrust PDF with settings. I stand corrected; the list shows that the torque setting with nylocs is lower than for plain nuts, presumably due to the nylon insert providing some resistance thereby resulting in a lower setting being satisfactory. Ooops... as an ex-aircraft engineer I should have known (perhaps I did but at 77 my memory is fading - lol)


Personlisterdiesel
09/9/2013 at 12:12pm
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While I'm at it, here's the pictures of the refurbed towbar, we had it shotblasted, zinc sprayed, primed and powder coated, and new bolts all round:





The wiring and gas pipe were both clipped up after the picture was taken, just in case anyone thinks we didn't.

The 12S socket and wiring was removed as we have no requirement for that on the trailer now that we have four 80W solar panels.

A new 12N socket and correct plug for the loom in the Discovery was also purchased, the previous wiring for both sides was a mess, putting it mildly.

Peter


Personjayc001
09/9/2013 at 4:53pm
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My old disco used to get dipped in the sea 3 times a week. The rear chassis gave up long before the tow bar bracket!


Personjayc001
09/9/2013 at 5:00pm
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My old disco used to get dipped in the sea 3 times a week with the bracket being totally submerged. The rear chassis gave up long before the tow bar bracket!

It used to pull 2.5 tonne of boat. Below is the S3 that replaced it.

Again the tow bracket outlasted the vehicle chassis.


PersonSkoda Bob
09/9/2013 at 8:18pm
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There are many railway bridges still with there original bolts from when they where built over 100 years ago.

Just leave them alone,



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Personbabygrumplin
10/9/2013 at 9:10am
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The old fashioned bolt test is still the best, tap with a small hammer. If it Dings, its fine, if it Dongs, replace it.

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Personblueexpo97
10/9/2013 at 12:44pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 09/9/2013

There are many railway bridges still with there original bolts from when they where built over 100 years ago.

Just leave them alone,




Who said anything about touching railway bridges......

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PersonTersane
10/9/2013 at 6:23pm
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The most important thing is the torque that these bolts get tightened to. The sandwich of bolt, washer, towball, bracket, shakeproof washer and nut, should be so tight as to keep corrosion out. A shakeproof washer is designed to cut into the surfaces either side of it, which is why you should always use new washers if things get undone for any reason.


PersonSkoda Bob
10/9/2013 at 10:51pm
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So the motto of the story is if it ain't broke leave it alone



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