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A jam nut locks another nut from backing off.
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What do you call the nut that is used to keep another nut from un-threading?
A nut that is used to secure another nut is called a jam nut.
Is it necessary to use a jam nut of equal strength to the main nut since the main nut is taking the load and the jam nut is only preventing the main nut from turning?
any nut that fits will do, but one the same is better
What car parts start with the letter I?
· jack . jam nut (used to lock another nut)
What is the opposite of jam?
In the context of a jammed nut or a jammed screw, the opposite of jam would be loosen or release. In the context of a traffic jam, the opposite would be flowing or freely flowing traffic. :)
Should a locknut or jam nut be fitted above or below the full nut on a stud?
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What can jam be used for?
Jam can be used for toast, and my favorite, PB&J.
What brand of jam is used in jam donuts?
in donut king donuts Adidas jam is used with nike icing in donut king donuts Adidas jam is used with nike icing
How do you fix a tie rod on a Saturn?
Same as any other car on the road. Break the jam nut loose, take off the nut and separate the tie rod from the hub.
What nut is used in chocolate?
hazel nut
How do you stop the rocker arm bolt from coming loose?
It could be a worn stud or worn nut. If it's really bad, you may need to install a new stud. If a new nut doesn't fit tight, you could try putting a jam nut on top of the rocker nut.
What is the rear axle nut torque spec for a 2002 Freightliner MT45?
Assuming yours has a double jam nut, inner nut gets torqued to 350 ft/lbs, backed off, and torqued to 50 ft/lbs. The outer nut is torqued to 250 ft./lbs.
How do you adjust idle speed on 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage?
on the throttle body, side closest to fire wall, below where the throttle cable connects to the body, is a screw it has a 8mm jam nut on it loosen the nut, run the screw in to your preferred idle, tighten nut and done
