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 Should this nut be loose?
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03/27/20 11:17 AM
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Okie Poke
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The one right there in the middle. I just can't remember, but I think it's no biggee if it is...am I wrong? ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/03/full-6127-44721-nutloose.jpg)
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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03/27/20 11:44 AM
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barbarian
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Are you talking about the one on your jackplate on top of the plate?
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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03/27/20 11:49 AM
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Mark Wendler
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As long as the 4 bolts on the side of the jackplate are torqued properly, the answer to your question is No.
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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03/27/20 12:37 PM
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rj74955
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There's another loose nut behind the steering wheel.
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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03/27/20 12:43 PM
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leethefishking
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You can tighten it a little to keep a bind on it and keep it from rattling but no problem for it to be loose.
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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03/27/20 12:43 PM
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BMCD
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It should not be loose, If your side bolts are loose, that could make the middle bolt loose.
Its meant to raise and lower the JP.
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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03/27/20 12:46 PM
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Jimbo
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Looks like a self locking nut, so NO it should not be loose.
As mentioned above the jackplate may have moved causing the nut to become loose.
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
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#13490316
03/27/20 02:20 PM
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fivebites
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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03/27/20 02:22 PM
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angleiron
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That nut is used to raise or lower your motor. Just make sure the 4 side bolts are tight and then you can snug that big one if you want.
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
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#13490347
03/27/20 02:29 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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That nut is used to raise or lower your motor. Just make sure the 4 side bolts are tight and then you can snug that big one if you want. This is the answer Tom. The bolt is never gonna fall out. It has a welded but on the other end.
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
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#13490402
03/27/20 03:05 PM
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Sinkey
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I thought by the title it was going to be a picture of Red Ranger! 
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
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03/28/20 12:54 PM
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Okie Poke
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There's another loose nut behind the steering wheel. That's beside the point, altogether. Love ya, Ron... Thanks guys. All side bolts are tight and I thought that top bolt didn't need to be tightened. I do keep it snug, however, with my hand after coming off the water. Anal me....just checking.
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
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03/28/20 10:56 PM
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David Burton
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I thought all the LEs had a Hydraulic Jack Plate. Shows me...
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
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03/29/20 12:09 AM
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reelswift
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That one almost qualifies as click bait lol
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Re: Should this nut be loose?
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03/29/20 03:01 AM
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Thad Rains
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Okie Poke.
Looking at the heading, I thought you were talking about me. LOL. Sorry I cannot add anything to this post.
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
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