newb ?? - How do you remove old thread locker...
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Tourer
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newb ?? - How do you remove old thread locker...
I'm sure this sounds like a dumb question but, I haven't worked with lock-tite before.
I'm wondering what you guys use to clean old gunk off threads before re-installing the fastner?
Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
Thanks,
Jason
I'm wondering what you guys use to clean old gunk off threads before re-installing the fastner?
Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
Thanks,
Jason
Road Captain
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From: New Hampster!
You should always remove the old lock tite first as this will 'clog' the threads and add resistance that will result in an incorrect torque value.
Thread chaser ,tap and die, wire wheel (not do not use steel wire wheel on stainless Steel fasners) all work well. Follwo up with some solvent and a blow dry with compressed air will ensure good bond.
Thread chaser ,tap and die, wire wheel (not do not use steel wire wheel on stainless Steel fasners) all work well. Follwo up with some solvent and a blow dry with compressed air will ensure good bond.
Road Warrior
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From: Cookson, Ok
According to the tech rep at a Loc Tite seminar I attended a couple of years ago, it is not necessary to remove the old Loc Tite, especially if you are not mixing two different compounds.
If you only use the recommended amount there won't be much there to clean off anyway. I still can't help myself from not at least knocking off at least the loose stuff with a wire brush before installation. The liquid will provide lubrication during the torque process so that is not a concern.
If you only use the recommended amount there won't be much there to clean off anyway. I still can't help myself from not at least knocking off at least the loose stuff with a wire brush before installation. The liquid will provide lubrication during the torque process so that is not a concern.
Last edited by Lakerat; Apr 20, 2009 at 02:25 PM.
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Tourer
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I've read that loctite acts as its own solvent; If you have threads with dried compound and apply more, the liquid will quickly dissolve the solid.
But then, I read this information on the internet, so it's worth exactly what I paid for it!
But then, I read this information on the internet, so it's worth exactly what I paid for it!
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Thanks, Harry