[200q20v] Re: BernieBenz Adapter Nut Torque Limit Discovered

Wed Dec 26 07:56:50 EST 2001

Dale,

I have missed the previous posts on this thread, but check your nuts!
If they have a square corner rather than the specified 0.02" fillet raduis
they will be more suceptable to breakage from over tightening.

Bernie

> From: "Dale McCormack" <daleljeanm at attbi.com>
> Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 21:31:17 -0600
> To: "jim rose" <sf5ktq at hotmail.com>
> Cc: "Bernie Benz" <b.m.benz at prodigy.net>
> Subject: BernieBenz Adapter Nut Torque Limit Discovered
>
> Jim,
> I followed Bernie's design exactly, but as you discovered, a little less
> machining along the collar would provide more steel (strength) and allow
> greater torque to be applied.  Anyway, thanks for advising me of the failure
> and your replacement was dropped at the USPS today.
> Best regards,
> Dale
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jim rose" <sf5ktq at hotmail.com>
> To: <dale at themccormacks.org>
> Sent: December 22, 2001 5:56 PM
> Subject: Re: calling all type 44 budget strut braces!
>
>
>>
>> thanks for your help dale. i think it was a fluke, the other had no
>> problems, perhaps a bit too close on the lathe ? ;)
>>
>> have a great holiday.
>>
>> jim
>>
>>> From: "Dale McCormack" <dale at themccormacks.org>
>>> To: "jim rose" <sf5ktq at hotmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: calling all type 44 budget strut braces!
>>> Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 21:42:38 -0600
>>>
>>> I'll send a replacement nut in Saturday's mail.  I've had zero
>>> complaints/advisories about component failures; your's is the first.
> When
>>> the large nuts are tightened, I do notice a slight deflection of the
> tubing
>>> and don't tighten them any further.
>>> Hope you have a good holiday.
>>> Dale
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "jim rose" <sf5ktq at hotmail.com>
>>> To: <dale at themccormacks.org>
>>> Sent: December 21, 2001 10:46 AM
>>> Subject: Re: calling all type 44 budget strut braces!
>>>
>>>
>>>> hi dale,
>>>>
>>>> well... i have a little problem, finally got round to installing the
>>> brace
>>>> last night. all went well, i borrowed a grinder to notch the strut
> mount
>>>> washers, put the whole thing together and.... OOPS. forgot to put the
>>>> washers on. DOH!
>>>>
>>>> took it all apart, put it all back together, tighten one nut. tighten
>>> the
>>>> other nu..... whoa. ripped the head right off the sucker on the first
>>> turn.
>>>>
>>>> Fortunately, i was able to vise grip the threaded "sleeve" that was
> left
>>> on
>>>> the strut bolt off and use the stock nuts for the time being (whew!).
> so
>>> i
>>>> need another nut. im hoping you have extra's and can send me one asap.
>>>>
>>>> its a little disconcerting that the nut broke this easily.. i wasnt
> near
>>> the
>>>> torque level that that nut is suposed to be tighened to. im hoping it
>>> was
>>>> just a fluke in machining or something.....
>>>>
>>>> also - i assume you have a brace on your car - when i thighten the end
>>>> links, the bar does bend / deflect [quite] a bit. have you noticed
> this?
>>> it
>>>> doesnt touch the firewall metal, and i used a very straight piece of
>>> emt.
>>>> any thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> thanx a bunch + have a great holiday,
>>>> jim
>>>>
>>>> address is: pro unlimited
>>>> 1350 old bayshore hiway
>>>> suite 350
>>>> burlingame, ca 94010
>>>> c/o jim rose
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> From: "Dale McCormack" <dale at themccormacks.org>
>>>>> To: "jim rose" <sf5ktq at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: calling all type 44 budget strut braces!
>>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 13:29:36 -0600
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim,
>>>>> Please advise your shipping address and I'll get everything ready to
>>> go.
>>>>> Everything's in stock for immediate delivery.
>>>>> Thanks, Dale
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "jim rose" <sf5ktq at hotmail.com>
>>>>> To: <dale at themccormacks.org>
>>>>> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2001 12:11 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: calling all type 44 budget strut braces!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> dale,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> i'll throw a check in the mail monday am.... head me off if for
> some
>>>>> reason
>>>>>> you no longer have the brace parts in stock...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ill also assume the strategic vusiness systems address is still
>>> vallid.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> thanx!
>>>>>> jim
>>>>>>
>>>>>> looking forward to a car that tracks straight....
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> From: "Dale McCormack" <dale at themccormacks.org>
>>>>>>> To: "jim rose" <sf5ktq at hotmail.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: calling all type 44 budget strut braces!
>>>>>>> Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 23:07:59 -0600
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yep.
>>>>>>> Details attached on the Word 97 doc.  Everything in inventory for
>>>>> prompt
>>>>>>> shipment. Check or PayPal are fine for payment.
>>>>>>> Thanks for inquiring.
>>>>>>> Dale
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "jim rose" <sf5ktq at hotmail.com>
>>>>>>> To: <dale at themccormacks.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 9:25 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: calling all type 44 budget strut braces!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> saw your plug on millers site, wonder if you have any parts
> left
>>> to
>>>>> make
>>>>>>> up
>>>>>>>> a brace?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> thanx,
>>>>>>>> jim
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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