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> decreased to 5000 lbf.  I repeated the set of experiments again, with the
> same result.  Q.E.D.!   This little experiment confirmed my suspicions 
> that
> the locking nut should remain on top.  Please tell me if am I doing
> something wrong?
>
> Pops
> A036 -- on hold at the moment.
Thanks !!!
Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds, WA 98020
425 776 5555
http://www.europaowners.org/WileE
IMHO  There are much better ways to stop a nut from loosing than a jam nut 
!!!  The only place a jam nut is to be used is when there is no load on the 
first threaded devise.  (rod ends) 
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