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Offline bryanj

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Re: Help assessing weak charge situation please
« Reply #25 on: January 07, 2020, 01:18:24 PM »
That nut should never be used to turn or hold the engine
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Offline juntjoo

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Re: Help assessing weak charge situation please
« Reply #26 on: January 07, 2020, 08:26:38 PM »
Okay, so it looks like I don't have to open anything up to get it out but what if I leave it in and drill a hole in the center of the stud and tap it and put a screw in with a washer to replace the 10mm nut originally holding the 15/16 hex nut in place? It should suffice no?
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Re: Help assessing weak charge situation please
« Reply #27 on: January 07, 2020, 09:51:41 PM »
dont do that,you #$%*ing with us?just replace it properly!