Can I use red Loctite on flywheel bolts?
Can I use red Loctite on flywheel bolts?
Flywheel bolts = red loctite. But, blue loctite is still loctite so you’ll be fine.
Which is stronger Loctite red or Loctite blue?
Loctite threadlocker blue is designed to easily be replaceable with common tools, whereas red is a more permanent fix. This industrial grade threadlocker packs a stronger punch than the blue and can only be removed by heating the parts to 500F.
What kind of locktite on torque converter and flexplate?
Most convertor companies send a small tube of red. I personally use red just to be on the safe side. Make sure to you ptfe or a teflon paste on the flexplate bolts with the blue or red loctite. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
Do you need to add Loctite to torque fasteners?
Thanks for the advice! No, you are not paranoid. Properly torque the fasteners to the manufacturer’s spec AND add a little blue Loctite to every fastener.
What kind of Loctite to use on flexplate bolts?
Blue is what is recommended. Most convertor companies send a small tube of red. I personally use red just to be on the safe side. Make sure to you ptfe or a teflon paste on the flexplate bolts with the blue or red loctite.
Can you use Loctite on self locking nuts?
No, you are not paranoid. Properly torque the fasteners to the manufacturer’s spec AND add a little blue Loctite to every fastener. The stuff will actually protect the threads from corrosion but will hold the fastener even if the self-locking nuts you re-used (I assume you didn’t buy all-new nuts and bolts) aren’t quite up to snuff.
Most convertor companies send a small tube of red. I personally use red just to be on the safe side. Make sure to you ptfe or a teflon paste on the flexplate bolts with the blue or red loctite. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
Do you need to use Loctite on engine mounts?
The engine itself is OK and you do not have to worry about it, but any bolt and nut that connects to it, like engine mounts DO need it. ANY and EVERY nut and bolt needs on the aircraft needs to have Loctite applied to it. Using Loctite is very inexpensive insurance for your aircraft.
Blue is what is recommended. Most convertor companies send a small tube of red. I personally use red just to be on the safe side. Make sure to you ptfe or a teflon paste on the flexplate bolts with the blue or red loctite.
When to use Loctite on metal contact surfaces?
We do recommend the use of Loctite products on ANY metal to metal contact surface. The engine itself is OK and you do not have to worry about it, but any bolt and nut that connects to it, like engine mounts DO need it. ANY and EVERY nut and bolt needs on the aircraft needs to have Loctite applied to it.
