Threadlocker use on gas engines
11-20-2023, 05:03 AM
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Threadlocker use on gas engines
Hello, questions on how to use threadlocker on gas engines.
1. When I need to remove the bolt and use it again, do I clean the threadlocker before applying a new one and what I use to clean it?
2. What is the best one to use in your opinion?
1. When I need to remove the bolt and use it again, do I clean the threadlocker before applying a new one and what I use to clean it?
2. What is the best one to use in your opinion?
11-20-2023, 01:01 PM
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Assuming that you want to be able to remove the bolts/screws without a torch, I have found that red RTV silicone caulk seems to work much better at holding muffler bolts on than Blue Locktite. I normally remove the old thread locker from the screws/bolt with a wire brush and don't bother trying to clean out the internal threads.
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11-20-2023, 01:52 PM
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Assuming that you want to be able to remove the bolts/screws without a torch, I have found that red RTV silicone caulk seems to work much better at holding muffler bolts on than Blue Locktite. I normally remove the old thread locker from the screws/bolt with a wire brush and don't bother trying to clean out the internal threads.
Will most likely do that.
