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Old Jan 30, 2021 | 09:48 AM
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When I asked about this, I was warned not to use much torque when installing the alignment tool(s), as you risk breaking off or cracking the corner of the block.

The taper of the 1/4-20 screw head could cause the same problem. The alignment tool sticks up high enough to use your fingers to install it. I didn't use any kind of wrench.

All you're doing is locating the block in the right place with the tool or screw, until you can install a couple of the four bolts that hold it down.

I was also advised to use blue loctite to keep the bolts from loosening up again.

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Old Jan 30, 2021 | 12:21 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2021 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowstone kelly
When I asked about this, I was warned not to use much torque when installing the alignment tool(s), as you risk breaking off or cracking the corner of the block.

The taper of the 1/4-20 screw head could cause the same problem. The alignment tool sticks up high enough to use your fingers to install it. I didn't use any kind of wrench.

All you're doing is locating the block in the right place with the tool or screw, until you can install a couple of the four bolts that hold it down.

I was also advised to use blue loctite to keep the bolts from loosening up again.

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You don't need to torque them at all to get it aligned, light hand tight is plenty then install the hold down screws snug then the last two then torque everything down. I do a dab of sealer on the bolts not loctite, that will hold them just as well and not be an issue later when removed again.
 
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