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108s to loctite or not to loctite on re-assembly

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108s to loctite or not to loctite on re-assembly

Post by Magicarcher » Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:34 pm

Just had my 108s refurbished after stripping them down. I now have the task of re-assembly. The question I have is should I use loctite on the threads or not? I can't help but think it is just a matter of time before they go again and given all the posts regarding seized and sheared bolts I have read, I fear that loctiting them is just asking for trouble should I ever need to strip them again. My preference would be not to, but I notice some others have said they did.

I would be interested in your thoughts.
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Post by mr.tourette » Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:50 pm

just use the blue semi permanent type rather than permanent
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble :D

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Post by mr wilks » Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:09 pm

I wouldn't & never have done , once you out them back together at what you think are tight leave alone 24hrs , then try them all again & i'd be amazed if you don't get a extra half turn on at least half .
I suppose you could glue them & the extra turn would "break" the bond ?
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108s to loctite or not to loctite on re-assembly

Post by abar121 » Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:13 pm

mr.tourette wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:50 pm just use the blue semi permanent type rather than permanent
This. Works great and is perfect for that use.
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108s to loctite or not to loctite on re-assembly

Post by enuff_zed » Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:21 pm

mr wilks wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:09 pm I wouldn't & never have done , once you out them back together at what you think are tight leave alone 24hrs , then try them all again & i'd be amazed if you don't get a extra half turn on at least half .
I suppose you could glue them & the extra turn would "break" the bond ?
I'd follow this experience.
If you get an extra movement on them once they've 'rested' then you will break the seal and it will have been a pointless exercise.
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