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Re: [T3] automatic drive plate lock


On 31 Jan 2003 at 12:23, Russ wolfe wrote:

> I calculated the torque required to break it loose. 5ft bar with my 250
> lbs on the end. I think that comes out to about 1250 ft lbs.
> There is going to be some "inertia" friction involved, but that would be
> close.

Add in something for Locktite, too. I always use it and it would  make the 
removal torque MUCH higher than the install torque.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
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