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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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The banjo bolts on my Big Sucker have vibrated loose. Which Loctite should I use, blue or red? Thanks.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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Blue
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Blue so you can take them off later. Red is pretty much permanent.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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rule is if it spins, red...if it holds something, blue....i however only use red....on pieces i want to be able to remove later i just put a small drop(like the moco does)
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Blue, if you want to remove the part with out using heat.

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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Ah use blue only. Have red, but it's never been outta the package, an' ah've yet ta have anything back out with the blue...
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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jb weld that'll hold it
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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What about low strength? (purple)
 
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Blue.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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JB weld has it all over loctite. It really is permanent...I use it on all my power equipment. LOL
 
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