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  • Re: Radius Rod Installation

    Neil N · Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:26:52 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    It appears counter intuitive, but the sway bar drop link cupped washers each install with cup lip facing up/down. So, the concave side...

  • Re: 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?

    David Beierl · Fri, 11 May 2012 20:58:52 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...ETKA clearly says "concave washer" which is the generic name. http://www.internationalsprings.com/wave_spring_washers.htm http://www.internationalsprings.com/disc_spring...

  • Re: 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?

    neil n · Fri, 11 May 2012 18:36:52 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...that use wavy washers (which are > springy, but with nothing like the strength of a Belleville > washer). �ETKA clearly says "concave washer" which is...

  • Re: Radius Rod Installation

    Steven Shelton · Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:02:23 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...My old hardware had flat washers; the ones in the kit are cupped. Does the concave side of the washers point toward the bushing...

  • Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success

    Skip · Sun, 4 Mar 2012 19:58:20 +0000 · Mailing-list archive

    ...I'll switch the washers around. I read an explanation on the samba and, if I remember correctly, the description was that the "convex...

  • Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success

    den jolliffe · Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:17:09 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success > >Thanks Dennis.� I'll switch the washers around.� I read an explanation on the samba...

  • Re: wanted: exhaust part number

    David Beierl · Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:30:11 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...and two washers -- a flat washer A8.4x15x4 (thick washer!) p/n 900 955 01 and a Belleville spring washer (aka concave spring washer...

  • Re: Radius Rod Installation

    Steven Shelton · Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:08:36 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...My old hardware had > flat washers; the ones in the kit are cupped. Does the concave side of the > washers point toward the bushing...

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  • concave washers

    a type of washer with a concave shape, used to adjust the CV joint

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