trpastor

Hey guys, In a pinch can I use super glue or silicone glue on botl threads to help lock them in?

I'm using it for the engine mount on a trainer plane. It is a metal bolt, that goes through the wood (firewall) and into a metal nut that is attached to the fuselage

thanks!
Tim

Jetdesign

My Feedback: (8)

I've used epoxy and it worked fine (and was able to remove bolts when needed). Not sure about super glue.

jg95762

My Feedback: (2)

The instructions on my World Models LA Racer (sport plane) which is my first gas plane say to use threadlock or CA so I would think you are fine.

Gray Beard

My Feedback: (-1)

Yes, thread lock is better but in a pinch I have used them both and gotten away with it.

Clay Walters

Before Loc-tite it was common to use fingenail polish on the threads just before screwing in. I never had any trouble removing a bolt later.

Clay

jetmech05

I use gel super glue as a thread lock alot

FLAPHappy

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I have tried thread lock, tightbond, , blue in color when applied, and the next day it's still wet! I won't use it again, waste of money.
All I do is use gap filling CA, just a drop, done deal. Hit it with accelerater, good to go.