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Old May 18, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Sorry for such an elementary level question but I wanted to get it right.

I was putting my gas tank cross member back on and looking at my AIM it shows bolt, frame, X member, L washer, P washer, nut.

I understand that L washer= lock washer but what is a p washer?


also why i'm on the such easy questions why wouldn't you want a flat washer between the bolt and frame?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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I'll have to dig out an AIM but I'm thinking bolt,frame,x member,flat washer,lock washer,nut.
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I put the washer between the bolt head and frame.

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I'll have to dig out an AIM but I'm thinking bolt,frame,x member,flat washer,lock washer,nut.

P washer=flat washer. On our cars these P washers are a little thicker than a normal hardware store washer and a little smaller in O.D.. They are kinda hard to find. I get mine at a bolt supplier, not at Lowes or HD. mike...
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So even though the AIM doesn't show putting a flat between the head and frame you think I should?
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So even though the AIM doesn't show putting a flat between the head and frame you think I should?
It's not necessary but it won't hurt anything.
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Old May 19, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by PUNISHER VETTE
So even though the AIM doesn't show putting a flat between the head and frame you think I should?
My '77 AIM shows no washer there either, but I didn't like that.
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