Set skrew keeps going loose on Mercrusier control?
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Set skrew keeps going loose on Mercrusier control?
I have a small set skrew (5/16-18) that holds the throttle shiffter tight. But after a short run, it's loose again.
I'm guessing it needs locktite or ??? But I know the RED locktite would make it impossible to remove.
What should I be using on this??
Thanks for the input!
This is the control I have:
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...E+CONTROL+ASSY
I'm guessing it needs locktite or ??? But I know the RED locktite would make it impossible to remove.
What should I be using on this??
Thanks for the input!
This is the control I have:
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...E+CONTROL+ASSY
Last edited by 2Slow4me; 07-31-2012 at 07:31 AM.
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Try blue loctite, which is removeable without heat.
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Thanks guys, the blue would be more handy for other things as well. I checked the loctite site, and they also have purple, which sounds bang on for this, but nothing else.
Here is what they say, and below is a link to a handy chart as well.
LoctiteŽ 222™
Threadlocker –
Low Strength
Recommended for low
strength threadlocking
of adjustment screws,
countersunk head screws and
set screws; on collars, pulleys,
tool holders and controllers.
Also for low strength metals
such as aluminum or brass.
http://www.henkelna.com/us/content_d...king_Guide.pdf
Here is what they say, and below is a link to a handy chart as well.
LoctiteŽ 222™
Threadlocker –
Low Strength
Recommended for low
strength threadlocking
of adjustment screws,
countersunk head screws and
set screws; on collars, pulleys,
tool holders and controllers.
Also for low strength metals
such as aluminum or brass.
http://www.henkelna.com/us/content_d...king_Guide.pdf
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Im sure that you probably have taken care of this but on my cable there are two set screws one from each side. If you were missing one or didn’t catch it I would imagine that you could get the same results that are fighting.