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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 04:03 PM
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Just a question about Locktite the service manual says to use Blue Locktite 243 all I can find in town is 242 what is the difference? Both are medium strength blue. Thanks Bob
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Google says 243 is oil tolerant. Otherwise if you clean your threads prior u should be good.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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Just me, but locktite is way over rated. It's good and I use it but no matter what the *color*' you can break it loose when you need to.
 
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Just me, but locktite is way over rated.
If it's good enough for my friends 4500hp, 300mph Nitro Funny Car...it's good enough for my Harley
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dsm Limited
If it's good enough for my friends 4500hp, 300mph Nitro Funny Car...it's good enough for my Harley
I thought today's funny cars put out about 8000 hp. Unless your friends is about 10 years old.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 09:09 PM
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I put that stuff on everything!
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by YPD485
I thought today's funny cars put out about 8000 hp. Unless your friends is about 10 years old.
8000 is just hype behind the advertising for fan excitement. Reality is to about 5000. The race over the last 10 years is still 300mph and quarter mile times in the mid to high 4's
 

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Originally Posted by Dsm Limited
If it's good enough for my friends 4500hp, 300mph Nitro Funny Car...it's good enough for my Harley
.. . said the guy who edited my post before quoting it.
 
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Originally Posted by mmcbeat
.. . said the guy who edited my post before quoting it.
While I shortened the post, I didn't change your sentence. I even double checked to make sure I didn't inadvertently change it. If I offended you, accept my apology..
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Dsm Limited
While I shortened the post, I didn't change your sentence. I even double checked to make sure I didn't inadvertently change it. If I offended you, accept my apology..
Nah, just jerking your chain a little. Thing is I said I do use it. All is good!
 
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