Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
I don't understand how this works either. I've been pondering it awhile and finally fetched a nut and bolt to see for myself. I followed your instructions, turned the nut half turn back/release then full turn forward/tight, repeat.... Instead of coming loose, the nut worked itself down the bolt until it bottomed out.
It sure is a mystery how that works for you.
i'm sure it was a poor wording.
what they might've meant was back 1/2 turn forward 1 turn, back 1 1/2 turns forward 1 turn, back 1 1/2 turns etc
it's that other half that always gets ya.