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Old 07-18-2020, 10:17 PM   #3
GB SISSON
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Default Re: To pal nut connecting rod or not

Do we even need them? I toss them off . Loctite? Just the torque value? , chev rod nuts? So deep in the engine I always worry about the bottom end when I have to finally button it up. Pal nuts seem so old skool.
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