Anto-seize or Loctite
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Anto-seize or Loctite
Hi all: I am replacing the stock bolts on my 2008 FLSTF motor with Stainless Steel. The kit I purchased recommends using anti-seize for stainless but that blue Loctite would be OK too. I started using anti-seize but it just does not seem right to use it on motor bolts (even though they are just holding covers in place).
So should I switch over to using Loctite? If so, should I remove the bolts I have installed (Cam Cover only), clean the threads and then reinstall with Loctite?
Thanks much, Chris.
So should I switch over to using Loctite? If so, should I remove the bolts I have installed (Cam Cover only), clean the threads and then reinstall with Loctite?
Thanks much, Chris.
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I use Anti - Seize is used when you want to be able to remove a bolt with out worrying about pulling thread out next time you need to remove the bolt . I also use Anti-Seize when the metals are two different type Stainless Steel / Aluminium it helps prevent electrolysis . Loctite actually is made to keep bolts tight and depending on what color you use determines that.
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Thanks for the input. My quandary is I have two competing issues. On the one hand I have two dissimilar metals, SS and Al, so anti-seize would be preferred. On the other hand I have a V-twin that tends to vibrate, so maybe Loctite would be better.
I use Anti - Seize is used when you want to be able to remove a bolt with out worrying about pulling thread out next time you need to remove the bolt . I also use Anti-Seize when the metals are two different type Stainless Steel / Aluminium it helps prevent electrolysis . Loctite actually is made to keep bolts tight and depending on what color you use determines that.
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