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Re: Fastener questions

To: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Subject: Re: Fastener questions
From: mporter@zianet.com
Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 06:15:15 GMT
Cc: "tr list list" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <NOEDJDCNFBCNELMBFNFEOEOIDDAA.ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Randall Young writes:

> > Q1:  In some articles Ken Gillanders refers to Locktite "Stud Lock".  I
> > can't find any reference to this product on the Locktite web
> > site.  Does it
> > go by another name?  It appears to be a thread locker that you can use
> > inside the crankcase.  He recommends this when installing the rod bolts.
> 
> I would guess he was referring to Loctite #271, which used to be called
> "Stud and Bearing mount".  About the strongest Loctite, you're supposed to
> have to use heat to break it loose.  Might be best to ask him, at
> BFEKENG@aol.com .

Randall's right about the 271. Forgot that number. It's not as strong as
the 262 (its breakaway strength is about midway between 242 and 262), but
the fastener can be removed without applying heat.

Cheers.

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