[Mgs] loctite question

[Richard Ewald]

I would not use red.  When properly applied red is stronger than the thread
it is applied to.  Properly applied and cured red Loctite will strip the
male threads right off a stud/bolt.  I've done this trying to unscrew TR7
head studs  Double nutted them, no good.  Cleaned everything up, used
Loctite primer and red loctite.  Spun the threads right off the head stud,
which didn't budge.
Use green, it is better suited for this use.  Some car makers specified
green for use on rod cap and main nuts.
As far as temperature goes loctite is good to 450F at which point it turns
to powder.  This should not be an issue for a main stud.
Rick


On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 8:06 PM, Duvall Video Productions <
mike at duvallvideo.com> wrote:

> Anyone use red loctite instead of mechanical fasteners on main cap nuts?
> I
> have an MPJG engine from a TA when I torque down the mains, the holes don't
> line up to the castle nuts for the wire.   I don't want to over torque and
> if
> I back them up to match the hole, I loose my torque.
>
> Suggestions?
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