[Towertalk] Roof mount tower questions...

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/16/02 8:34:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
K9RB@bellsouth.net writes:

> Use a light coating of WD-40 on the threads and they won't seize and the WD-
> 40 will quickly dry off to allow the nyloc to do its intended job. Dry 
> Stainless Steel fasteners will most always seize if tightened sufficiently! 
A little 
> lube and they will last a lifetime and be reusable again and again!

    Yes -- SS nuts and bolts will gall, that is, they'll throw off little 
chunks of metal that'll jam the threads. I've never used WD-40 for that but 
some real anti-seize from your local auto parts store will also eliminate 
that problem. 

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH