Half Shaft French Lock Tabs?

[Ralph B.]

This a minor detail but nevertheless, the 66 JM states; typically, BOTH of the "tangs" on the French locks are bent over the bolt head whereas the 66 Assembly Manual states; bend ONE tab tight against flat on bolt.

Seems to me that the AM makes more sense because a hex head bolt does not have a flat 90 degrees apart to accept the lock tab correctly.

Again it's very minor! ------ just trying to do things correctly.

Thank you,
Ralph

[John H.]

Re: Half Shaft French Lock Tabs?

Ralph -

I can't imagine an experienced Chassis judge taking a deduction if both tabs aren't bent.

[Ralph B.]

Re: Half Shaft French Lock Tabs?

Ralph -

I can't imagine an experienced Chassis judge taking a deduction if both tabs aren't bent.

Thank you !!!!!
Ralph

[Michael W.]

Re: Half Shaft French Lock Tabs?

Possibly by 'both' the writer meant one at each of the two ends ie- both ends.

[Ralph B.]

Re: Half Shaft French Lock Tabs?

Possibly by 'both' the writer meant one at each of the two ends ie- both ends.

That's most likely the correct interpretation.

Thank you,
Ralph