[Mgs] Lock Tabs or Loctite?

Richard Ewald richard.ewald at gmail.com
Sat Oct 13 15:39:42 MDT 2007


When properly applied and allowed to cure, Loctite is way more than
adequate.  I would strongly suggest that you use blue.  If you put red on
properly it will be stronger than a grade 8 bolt.  On disassembly you will
strip the fastener unless you can heat it to over 400F before the attempt.

Rick

On 10/13/07, Ron Fine <RonFineEsq at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Hello,   Getting ready to install the engine backing plate this morning I
> discovered that the lock tab set Moss sold me does not have the correct
> length
> lock tabs for 8 of the bolts.  I could reuse the old ones but they don't
> look
> so healthy.  Is it safe to just substitute high strength Loctite?
>
> Thanks for any advise.
>
> Ron Fine
> 66MGB
> 61 BN7
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