My questions are:

If these bolts are stretched during the torquing process, will the nut still easily run the complete length of the bolt?

If they do, then they stretched back and are ok to reuse?

If they stretch and stay longer, the nut would not easily run the length of the bolt, then I assume they are irreversibly damaged.

Makes sense to my engineering mind, but I only had a couple materials courses, and focused on electricity.

Maybe if I take off the belly plate I’ll try. Don’t hold your breath, I have enough on my to-do list.


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