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Old 07-14-2008, 11:01 AM   #75 (permalink)
redguitar
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Originally Posted by MikeW View Post
Yes, you should loosen and then retorque. It's important not to stop tightening as you near the last several pounds. If you simply try to retorque a fastener in its static state, you have to overcome static friction, also known as breakaway torque. You wil be fooling yourself. You probably need to back off 1/4 turn and tighten in a continuous movement until you hit the torque or hear the click.
Thanks for the info, will do!
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