On Sat, 23 Aug 1997 ONEMGB@aol.com wrote:
> John don't use locktight on your rod bolts or main caps the only thing
> you should use on these are oil or antisze coumpound. locktight will
> make your torque readings off causing rod bolt stretch.
That could be true only if the Loctite reduces friction in the threads
considerably more than oil or anti-sieze compound, which is unlikely.
I've been using Loctite on conrod bolts (and on neary all other engine
bolts & nuts) for years with no adverse effects.
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Chip Old 1948 M.G. TC TC6710 NEMGTR #2271
Cub Hill, Maryland 1962 Triumph TR4
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