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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 10:49 AM
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Hopefully a quick question ... The AIM states 40-50 lbs ft of torque for bolting this stud into the engine.

My question is: Are there any washers or lock washers used with this ball stud, or does it just bolt into the block? (If no lock washer, I'd assume Loctite Blue would be appropriate).

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The factory didn't use washers, lock washers or loctite. I've never had one come loose.
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I just replaced mine. It had a slight bend in it after 45 years of use. There was no washer and if it did come loose, it can only come out slightly because of the seats in the Z-bar. I used blue Loctite on my new one.
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Thanks guys ... this is what I thought ... no washer or lock washer.
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Just removed and installed June 2014 my oem ball stud with the engine rebuild/upgrade...no washers, loctite, no torque wrench....just snug it up....no issues..
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Originally Posted by jb78L-82
Just removed and installed June 2014 my oem ball stud with the engine rebuild/upgrade...no washers, loctite, no torque wrench....just snug it up....no issues..
... I like it! Thanks.
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