I had the same problems early on, used locktite etc, but
really torqued down that locknut....not a problem or a
tick for 20k miles (except when I crank 'er up first thing).
Then its just a few ticks and all is quiet.
Did I say I used locktite ;) I used a bunch. Probably have
a good excuse to buy some new R/T heads.
GS -
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>From: "Mark Kuzia" flyboy01@mediaone.net wrote:
>The locknuts come loose, the studs have unscrewed themselves, sometimes I
>hear ticking for no reason at all. Yes the studs were loctited and torqued,
>and yes the threads were cleaned out with brake cleaner. They have been a
>hassle since the beginning, I have always felt they are too noisy. Possibly
>it might be that they are not designed for the rpm's I spin, In the future,
>I plan on going to the Hughes pedestal style rockers for more strength and
>fewer adjustments.
>Mark Kuzia
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1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph "Fastdak"
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)<
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