Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

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Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 11:39
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^^^^Topic
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Re: Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 12:19
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HWUT?

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Re: Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 12:25
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Don't be lazy, show us a PIC...
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Re: Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 13:26 - 18 Jan 2015 13:27
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Its because the nut goes into a pocket into the engine cases and therefore is not accessible by conventional tools. The teardrop shape keeps it from spinning when tightening the engine mounting bolt.

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Last edit: 18 Jan 2015 13:27 by StreetfighterKz.
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Re: Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 13:56
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Glad someone figured out what he was talking about
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Re: Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 15:06
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^^ Agreed...
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Re: Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 15:37
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This is why I have my Grand Fathers, 19/32" J H Williams box wrench.
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Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
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Re: Re:Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 19:02
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Sorry...should have been clearer
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Re: Re:Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 19:26
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Make sure the screw going into that nut isn't too long, or it could poke through the engine case.
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Re: Re:Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

18 Jan 2015 20:50
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So for those of us who have no idea of what is going on...............can someone post a pic? :huh:
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Re: Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

19 Jan 2015 04:57 - 19 Jan 2015 05:03
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Here's the nut that is being talked about. If I am remembering correctly it's used on the bottom righ side of the engine under the ignition cover.

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Re: Purpose of the teardrop engine nut

19 Jan 2015 05:23
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One each side on the bottom mounts.
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