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MG MGA - Lock and flat washers - placement order?

Hello all,
Is there a general rule about the order of placement of lock and flat washers on a bolt? Should the lock or flat washer be nearest the bolt head/nut?

Thanks


Richard Atkinson

The spring or lock washer goes next to bolt head or nut - the plain washer protects the component from being damaged.
Chris at Octarine Services

The lock washer always goes on the nut side.
Steve Simmons

Thank you
Richard Atkinson

Unless you are screwing the bolt into a captive nut.
Bill Haglan

In which case as I said above, it goes directly under the head of the bolt, with the plain washer (if fitted) between the lock washer and the part being bolted down.
Chris at Octarine Services

I don't think Richard would ask if you can put a lock washer or anything else under a captive nut since it's obviously impossible. I thought it was implied we were talking about a regular everyday bolt and nut situation.
Steve Simmons

This thread was discussed between 30/03/2020 and 31/03/2020

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