Absolutely correct, and most times I do it that way, except when I
forget and use locktite.
On Dec 23, 2006, at 11:31 AM, WEmery7451@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 12/23/06 5:38:32 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> jhassall@blacksburg.net writes:
>
> << What's the preferred technique for applying Red to bolt
> threads? Lacking
> info on their Web site, I applied a uniform coating to the leading
> 1/4 inch
> of my TR4 rod bolts. A day later it occurred to me that I might have
> weakened the threaded connection by applying too much. But if I'd
> applied
> just a small spot, it too would have been smeared over the threads
> and
> might not have been as strong. Yes, I'm over-thinking the
> problem. But
> what say y'all? What's the preferred method?
>>>
>
> I will not say that this is 100% correct with all of you experts.
> I have
> used Locktite on rod bolts for years. My machinist told me that he
> just puts a
> little engine oil on rod bolts while building stock car engines.
> He says that
> it is the torque that holds the bolt in the hole, not the Loctite.
>
> I am now not using Locktite. My reasoning is that you better
> torque the
> bolts right away, or you can get a false torque reading. Also,
> when you change
> out the rod bearings, it is almost impossible to clean out all of
> the dried
> Loctite, which will also gives you false torque readings.
>
> If you are installing Carillo rods, you are told to use their special
> lubricant on the threads and under the bolt heads.
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