Larry :
Just wanted to add the point, also previously made on the list, that
there are actually a great many more Loctite grades than there are
colors.
For instance, RC/609 Stud and Bearing mount is also green, while 271
(which is a lower temperature, faster grabbing high strength formula
than 272) is also red.
Moral : you can't tell the Loctite without a part number.
Randall
LaJoMor@aol.com wrote:
>
> Eric.....
> This info was from a previous thread on the list...from Robert Lang if memory
> serves correctly. To the point...
>
> LOCTITE COLORS AND NUMBERS...In descending order of "strength."
>
> Red- Loctite 272 - "high temp plications (like flywheel to crank and clutch
> to flywheel bolts). Warning, you might need heat to get things apart later
> on! This is also "high strength." They mean it!"
>
> Blue - Loctite 242 - "low temp applications. Medium strength."
>
> Green - Loctite 290 - "wicking grade" - assemble parts, put on a "dab" and it
> won't come apart...marvelous stuff."
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