View Poll Results: Do you use Blue Loctite when doing a OIL Change ?
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Blue Loctite for a Oil Change ?
#32
08-08-2012, 10:25 PM
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What I picked up over the years...
Only USE BLUE colored where applicable
Also both internal and external threads need to be 100% clean to be effective...
Also don't use on NYLOCKS really not needed if you use a new NYLOCK...
RED for Internal Rotating Engine Parts... Careful with dissimilar metals, very easy to strip or shear the weaker fastener on disassemble...
NEVER USE GREEN not unless you like drilling and tapping out fasteners.... It bonds at the molecular level....
MY credibility credentials...Retired 20 Years Master Machinist and part time Mechanic....
For those inquiring minds who actually give a ***** some more useless information from Locktight WEB site
Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242®
Is designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners which require normal disassembly with standard hand tools. The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces. It protects threads from rust and corrosion and prevents loosening from shock and vibration. Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242® is particularly suited for applications on less active substrates such as stainless steel and plated surfaces, where disassembly is required for servicing.
Loctite® Threadlocker Red 271™
Is designed for the permanent locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces. It protects threads from rust and corrosion and prevents loosening from shock and vibration. It is only removable once cured by heating up parts to 500°F (260°C).
Loctite® Threadlocker Green 290™
Iis designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. Due to it's low viscosity and capillary action, the product wicks between engaged threads and eliminates the need to disassemble prior to application. Loctite® Threadlocker Green 290™ cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces. It prevents loosening from shock and vibration and leakage from shock and vibration and protects threads from rust and corrosion. The product can also be used to fill porosity in welds, casting and powder metal parts. Localized heating and hand tools are needed for disassembly.
Only USE BLUE colored where applicable
Also both internal and external threads need to be 100% clean to be effective...
Also don't use on NYLOCKS really not needed if you use a new NYLOCK...
RED for Internal Rotating Engine Parts... Careful with dissimilar metals, very easy to strip or shear the weaker fastener on disassemble...
NEVER USE GREEN not unless you like drilling and tapping out fasteners.... It bonds at the molecular level....
MY credibility credentials...Retired 20 Years Master Machinist and part time Mechanic....
For those inquiring minds who actually give a ***** some more useless information from Locktight WEB site
Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242®
Is designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners which require normal disassembly with standard hand tools. The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces. It protects threads from rust and corrosion and prevents loosening from shock and vibration. Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242® is particularly suited for applications on less active substrates such as stainless steel and plated surfaces, where disassembly is required for servicing.
Loctite® Threadlocker Red 271™
Is designed for the permanent locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces. It protects threads from rust and corrosion and prevents loosening from shock and vibration. It is only removable once cured by heating up parts to 500°F (260°C).
Loctite® Threadlocker Green 290™
Iis designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. Due to it's low viscosity and capillary action, the product wicks between engaged threads and eliminates the need to disassemble prior to application. Loctite® Threadlocker Green 290™ cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces. It prevents loosening from shock and vibration and leakage from shock and vibration and protects threads from rust and corrosion. The product can also be used to fill porosity in welds, casting and powder metal parts. Localized heating and hand tools are needed for disassembly.
The 290 your talking about is the " wicking " grade for already assembled fasteners & sealing some welds , this is the real use kind of info verse the mfg data sheet . Can be used like regular blue if a guy is careful but not as thick so makes a mess for the average Jo
#33
08-08-2012, 10:33 PM
Road Warrior
There's actually several grades of the green , they will pull base metal off pressed fit parts and another will fill and hold gaps up to .020" on running parts and both these are can't remove without a big hotwrench types .
The 290 your talking about is the " wicking " grade for already assembled fasteners & sealing some welds , this is the real use kind of info verse the mfg data sheet . Can be used like regular blue if a guy is careful but not as thick so makes a mess for the average Jo
The 290 your talking about is the " wicking " grade for already assembled fasteners & sealing some welds , this is the real use kind of info verse the mfg data sheet . Can be used like regular blue if a guy is careful but not as thick so makes a mess for the average Jo
I was pulling it off the Automotive section... Still IMO don't use GREEN no need for it in this context
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