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USAussie
Messages: 15912 Registered: July 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Sully,
If this question is for me my response is HUH?
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Todd Sullivan
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 6:35 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] OEM vs Alcoa lug nuts
Coined or coned?
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Nov 10, 2014, at 6:39 PM, Bob de Kruyff wrote:
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> USAussie wrote on Mon, 10 November 2014 14:48
>> Randy,
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>> The 9/16' x 18 TPI is the correct size and thread pitch, however, the spec says the NAPA nut is 1" high and if you look closely
at
>> the washer you will see it is conical in shape.
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>> Below you will find a photo of an OEM Alcoa lug nut and the washer is not conical:
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>> http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-1807-139987.aspx
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>> And the overall height of the nut is not that high.
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>> As you can see from this photo when you install Alcoa wheels on the OEM wheel studs the studs do not go all the way through the
>> nuts:
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>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/for-sale-by-owner/p29996-lug-nut-caps-for-sale-or-trade.html
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>> History has shown that's not a problem, however, installing taller lug nuts would reduce the amount of thread engagement further.
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>> Bottom line: buy OEM Alcoa lug nuts if you install Alcoa wheels.
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>> Regards,
>> Rob M.
>> Sydney, Australia
>> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Randy Meek
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 7:32 AM
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] OEM vs Alcoa lug nuts
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>> Would this be the correct lug nut for Alcoa wheels?
>> http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Wheel-Bolt-Nut-9-16-18/_/R-NDP6412029_0437519255
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>> Randy
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> You have to look at the back side of the washer--is it flat, or is the washer recessed and designed to fit over a coined surface.
I think most of you
> are playing with fire. These are "engineered" joints that are not designed to be mixed and matched.
> --
> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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