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Old 03-12-2011, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mbdoc View Post
As always a picture is worth???

Always oil the threads with lightweight engine oil.
Well that settles it. I had checked on my M113 and didn't see any requirement so assumed (yes, I know ) ...

It is an important distinction, though, since wet torque reuiremnts can be up to 30% less (see http://www.tpub.com/content/bridges/TM-55-1945-205-24-4/css/TM-55-1945-205-24-4_742.htm ).
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