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Re: [ST] Torque spec on RS rear wheel?



Quoting Chris Harwood <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> You've just reminded me of a crankshaft end-bolt that a friend and I had
> to remove from his 3-litre straight-six.
>
> Niether of us knew if it was RH or LH thread despite me removing one a
> month prevously.
>
> After over 2 hours and 3 shattered 3/4 sockets, we got it free during a
> refreshment break and it had a 'neck' in it that was about 75% of its
> intended diameter.
>
> I guess that makes me avoid the 'ham-fisted' category by a very small
> margin!

One of those "it's coming loose/oh dear we are past the elastic limit" moments.
:)

--
SimonB

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