Rocker boxes screws/bolts Loctite yes or no?
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Rocker boxes screws/bolts Loctite yes or no?
Hi guys, just a few quick q, would like some input.
Just replaced my heavily rust pitted rocker covers, but was thinking, before I tighten it all down, should I or shouldn't I lock all screws/bolts down with Loctite ?
Is it really all that good to use Loctite when a screw goes in to alminium that gets heated up ? And what with the screwholes that got oil in them, will Loctite work ?
If Loctite, what strength would be preferred ?
And then another question, don't need an answer for this one (anymore) but nevertheless, why is it so little space on a softail Evo to get the rear mid rocker cover out, a tiny bit of pushrod lift, hardly noticeable and it's almost impossible to get the darn thing out ..... Compact build !!!
TIA guys.
Just replaced my heavily rust pitted rocker covers, but was thinking, before I tighten it all down, should I or shouldn't I lock all screws/bolts down with Loctite ?
Is it really all that good to use Loctite when a screw goes in to alminium that gets heated up ? And what with the screwholes that got oil in them, will Loctite work ?
If Loctite, what strength would be preferred ?
And then another question, don't need an answer for this one (anymore) but nevertheless, why is it so little space on a softail Evo to get the rear mid rocker cover out, a tiny bit of pushrod lift, hardly noticeable and it's almost impossible to get the darn thing out ..... Compact build !!!
TIA guys.
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RE: Rocker boxes screws/bolts Loctite yes or no?
Just a tab of lock tite will be fine....most people use too much and that also can be worse than none at all. Lock tite sets up when there is a lack of air so even if you have oil in a hole the lock tite will set up. The only problem with oil in the hole is you get what is called a wet torque, this changes your torque value. It's recommended to cleanthe oil from the threads for the correct torque unless it specifies to have a wet torque application.
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RE: Rocker boxes screws/bolts Loctite yes or no?
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Just a tab of lock tite will be fine....most people use too much and that also can be worse than none at all. Lock tite sets up when there is a lack of air so even if you have oil in a hole the lock tite will set up. The only problem with oil in the hole is you get what is called a wet torque, this changes your torque value. It's recommended to cleanthe oil from the threads for the correct torque unless it specifies to have a wet torque application.
Just a tab of lock tite will be fine....most people use too much and that also can be worse than none at all. Lock tite sets up when there is a lack of air so even if you have oil in a hole the lock tite will set up. The only problem with oil in the hole is you get what is called a wet torque, this changes your torque value. It's recommended to cleanthe oil from the threads for the correct torque unless it specifies to have a wet torque application.
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RE: Rocker boxes screws/bolts Loctite yes or no?
Thanks doc and chief, even though I'm not an advocate of Loctite, as you mentioned, used too much and it can have undesired effects, but on a Harley, it is a necessity, but it's worth it for the piece of mind.
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