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Old 02-16-18 | 12:53 AM
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dabac
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Originally Posted by johnlink
What issues does lubing threads sometimes create?
Lube makes part move easier WRT each other. When applied to a threaded fastener, this means it can pinch harder for a given amount of torque. Depending on the materials involved, may be anything between disastrous and quite unimportant.
Since things slip easier, it also increases the possibility of unscrewing.
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