good link...

 

That's pretty much the system I use too. Has worked so far.

 

I did think about getting a manual. I bought one two years ago.
And for those who may not have checked it out, the manual makes no reference to using any color loctite on these bolts. HD does sell chrome loctited (is that a word) bolts for these applciations.

Hollywoodultra, you're absolutely right. In some cases HD doesn't mention loctite but sells replacement bolts already loctited (still not sure that's a word...should be). Inconcsistent

I'm going with Blue. Thanks to everyone that provided info.

 

Using red Loctite is a sure recipe for aggravation and expense. It can be loosened but requires 400 degrees of heat to release. If the part in question lends itself to the application of such heat by all means use it. Otherwise blue will work for all fasteners requiring a thread cement without failure. At least it has for me the last 30+ years.

 

Always blue. Ask me how I know this? I have snapped heads off of screws by putting the red on. The blue will keep it from vibrating out in most all applictaions.
Greg

 

All i ever use is blue, and sparingly for the most part, just mainly worried about screws vibrating out.

 

Ditto, I use blue on pretty much everything.

 

As others have said, blue is good for almost all applications. I never use red on anything less than 3/8" bolts, too easy to break. Used red on compensator bolt and so far no more problems.

 

As a millwright, I work on robots and the red blue thing is not that simple. Do not use red locktight on a 1/4 inch bolt that you plan on ever removing. Often times we will use red on 3/8 inch bolts ( actually the bolts are all metric but the sizes are close) even when we plan on removing them. Also, you need to remove all the old stuff and have clean dry threads before you apply it. Take two bolts and spin them around each other to spread plenty of LT then you need to work fast especially if you have a bunch of bolts in a pattern to torque. This product is not designed to hold anything, it is designed to keep the bolt from vibrating out. I like to use blue on most any bolt that might be subject to corrosion. It will work like anti-sieze and not be as likely to loosen up.