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BOATMAN302 11-19-2016 08:19 AM

Locktight or not
 
What are the thoughts on locktight on engine assembly. Not dressing but assembly/rocker stud bolts/nuts?

iliveonanisland 11-19-2016 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by BOATMAN302 (Post 4502217)
What are the thoughts on locktight on engine assembly. Not dressing but assembly/rocker stud bolts/nuts?

I use it every build arp fasteners too. Just uze red and blue where you should.

And ALWAYS balance your rotating assmbly.

I just balanced my evinrude 300 i took a kilo off each rod and piston pair.

f_inscreenname 11-19-2016 11:33 AM

I always do cam bolts and flywheel and coupler/damper bolts.

phil_p999 11-19-2016 12:00 PM

PL premium is another option Bruce :lolhit:

14 apache 11-19-2016 12:24 PM

Only spots I would even consider would be flywheel bolts to crank And camshaft bolts. And that would be about it.

Tinkerer 11-19-2016 06:25 PM

I used to use locktight on the rocker arm studs but never on the nuts. ( never had one come loose.) I used it on the flywheel to crank and the flywheel to the coupler bolts and also on the cam bolts. But that is about it. I have heard of people using it on just about every bolt. But keep in mind IF you use it on a bolt or nut that has to be torqued it has to be torqued right away and can not be re torqued later.

Tinkerer 11-19-2016 06:27 PM

I also used it on main studs but not on the head studs because You had to use thread sealant on the holes that went into the water jacket.

dunnitagain 11-19-2016 06:50 PM

Use it on Cam Bolts , Flywheel Bolts , Damper Bolt . The cam bolt is the only internal bolt that I would use it on. Thats why we have Torque Specs !
I use Blue on the bracketry for the accessories to prevent loosening from the vibration.


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