[Fot] rod bolts & MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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In a message dated 12/23/2006 2:32:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
WEmery7451 at aol.com writes:

What's  the preferred technique for applying Red to bolt  threads? 


OK, as has been said, Loctite is out for big-end fasteners, the tensile  load 
is what locks it down. This tensile load depends on proper torque with  
proper lube. Some specs are for clean dry threads, some lightly oiled, some with  
bolt lube. The lube will increase effective torque 10-35+%. In other words  if 
you torque a fastener to spec @ 50 lbs/ft with oil lube, the same fastener @  
50 lbs with ARP or some other super-slippery moly whatever, you might really  
have 65-70 lbs on it, way over-torqued. All aftermarket fastener manufacturers 
 will have recommended torque values, most standard applications are for  
oiled threads. Under the head needs lube also.
If BE bolts loosen, they either weren't torqued properly or the tensile  load 
capability has been exceeded. Once the cap has shifted and/or gone oval,  
it's all over, threadlocker is a moot point...
 
Happy & safe Holidays to all!
 
Glen