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Re: Locktite Required?

To: William West <Will_Thane@classic.msn.com>
Subject: Re: Locktite Required?
From: Joe Curry <curry@wolfenet.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 17:40:44 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Curry Enterprises
References: <UPMAIL18.199710150002550081@classic.msn.com>
William West wrote:
> 
> Greetings Again,
> 
> OK, I've got a couple of different opinions on locktite use and would like
> some input from the list.  One friend says do not assemble your motor without
> locktite---bearing cap bolts, connecting rod bolts, etc. etc.  He speaks as if
> it essential.  Another, of equivalent reputation says, while some people swear
> by it, if your torque settings are correct, locktite should not be necessary,
> beyond satisfying your personal uneasiness.
> 
> Any opinions?
> 
> Will
Will,

It's not a bad idea (if not essential) to add locktite especially on
bolts that have no lock washers or tabs to keep them from backing off
due to vibration.


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