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Re: Loctite? (was: Lock tabs vs lock washers)

To: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Loctite? (was: Lock tabs vs lock washers)
From: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 17:54:21 -0700
Cc: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>, Metallian6@aol.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <Pine.OSF.4.10.9905191522440.8096-100000@saul1.u.washington.edu>
Reply-to: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Ulix,
It's just a bit more insurance against the potential of one coming loose.
I've not had one come off when used, but then I've not lost one when I failed
to use it either.  Let's see what others say.
WFO Herb

Ulix Goettsch wrote:

> Do people really use Loctiteon rod and main bolts?   I can still change
> that, my engine is only half assembled.
> Ulix
>
> On Wed, 19 May 1999, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> > Lock washers can be used on most external bolts.
> > Loctite should be used on rod and main bearings.
> > again lock washers on the oil pump and cam plate.
> > I would stii use lock tabs on the cam timing gear, flywheel, and front
> > pulley.
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
> > Bugeye Sprite
> > 67 Sprite
> > 59 A40
> > http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
> >
>
>     Ulix                                       __/__,__      ___/__|__
> ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/...
>                                               '67 Sprite     '74 X1/9


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