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super steve

Posted 6/15/2017 17:25 (#6072912)
Subject: Backwards stover/lock nut?

SWOntario

Can I put a stover nut on backwards?

Fingers77

Posted 6/15/2017 19:03 (#6073062 - in reply to #6072912)
Subject: RE: Backwards stover/lock nut?

I doubt you will get it started. The tops ate rounded so it might not stay tight until it puts a wear pattern in what it's holding.

If you have no choice because of bolt length try it?

Just check it often at first.

Haleiwa

Posted 6/15/2017 19:19 (#6073090 - in reply to #6072912)
Subject: RE: Backwards stover/lock nut?

West Chazy, New York

It wouldn't be good practice if you could. The idea behind a pinch nut is that the normal threads hold the load and the restrictive threads slightly deform to prevent loosening. Putting one on backwards will deform the threads along the entire length of the engaged bolt. If you need a low profile nut try a "punch" nut. It will have three indentations on the flats of the nut.

super steve

Posted 6/15/2017 20:48 (#6073281 - in reply to #6073090)
Subject: RE: Backwards stover/lock nut?

SWOntario

thanks I ended up getting them to work the right way

KMech

Posted 6/15/2017 20:46 (#6073279 - in reply to #6072912)
Subject: RE: Backwards stover/lock nut?

Missouri

It can be done. I've done it in very specific, uncommon circumstances. I don't remember the details, but there was a good reason for it that time. Absent a good reason for it, I would not do it. It helps to run a new nut on once to loosen the threads, then take it off and turn it over.

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