Learn about the different types of Loctite, Green, Purple, Blue, Red. Applications and uses. How to pick a color. Anaerobic sealants and adhesives.
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@GrumpX3 жыл бұрын
I needed to find out about Loctite. Luckily KZfaq recommended this. Excellent explanations that even those with zero knowledge will understand. The best explanation there is out in KZfaq Land.
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend
@captainotto5 ай бұрын
I felt weird not knowing what locktite to use and where. Now all my questions and the questions I didn't know I had are answered. Thanks for an awesome explanation!
@PetesGarage5 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@TheWtfnonamez3 жыл бұрын
"Hi! Im some rando internet dude in a garage ... so lets talk about history, science and anaerobic thread locking sealants". Im sold Honestly clicked on this video expecting some dude to say "use the blue one, it tastes nice". Never expected a master class in science history. Colour me impressed.
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
@TheWtfnonamez3 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage You are very welcome. Its brilliant that you give people the information that they need, and throw in some entertaining background education too.
@philippe_durel4 жыл бұрын
One GREATEST clearest and fastest tutorial ever on Loctite Threadlocker products ! Thanks Pete !
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Philippe
@grahamefreestone53094 жыл бұрын
I'll bet ChrisFix gave this a thumbs up.. ;-) 🇬🇧
@tydshiin57832 жыл бұрын
You just helped me answer why my 4 year old loctite wasn't working as it used to, very useful and informational video
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@Icriedtoday9 ай бұрын
Never saw a better A to Z.
@jamesanderson834 жыл бұрын
Good show Pete! That tightens up my understanding of all the various colors of thread locker, especially the wicking kind. Thanks!
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks James, it a simple product most people misunderstand.
@octane826719 күн бұрын
I've got Loctite that is 30 years old and it still works!
@PetesGarage18 күн бұрын
Sure it will work, but does it have the full holding strength
@darrenlegallais1974 Жыл бұрын
WOW that was a brilliant explanation of the differences in loctite and their applications, so thank you very much Pete 👍🏼 especially the wicking top tip 😊
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jmcenterprises95914 жыл бұрын
Great info. I just put a water pump in a Grand Prix 3.8l engine, went to buy thread sealant for the water pump bolt threads but all they had at the auto parts store was thread locker/sealant. The thread locker was blue so I used it, but all I really wanted was the sealant. Thanks Pete for another great video.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks J, that water pump is on there for sure. I'm surprised the blue sealed the threads.
@jeffarp740910 ай бұрын
You are right about tourk being the primary fastener but the best reason is if a bolt or nut does come loose it will keep it from coming completely off and getting into moving parts and causing complete destruction of whatever it happens to be in. The best tip i heard from this is using the alcohol to make it draw down into the threads. Great video thanks.
@PetesGarage10 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend
@AustrianAnarchy4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Pete! Thanks! Glad you gave a little mention to the thread sealer too. I'm in the camp of using thread sealer when putting anything threaded into a passage that has oil or coolant on the other side, rather than a thread locker. Like the just replaced oil sending unit on my 1996 Jeep. The new one came with some red stuff on the threads, no idea if that was a sealer or a locker. I used Permatex white thread sealer. BTW, the failed one that came out (aftermarket part installed about 16 years ago) had no signs of any sealer or locker visible, and no sign of oil leaking past threads either.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
The thread sealer works great! More and more OEM's are providing fasteners with some kinds of sealer or locking patch on the threads. It's probably not a good idea to put anything on top of the factory applied stuff. I can't imagine any manufacturer using thread sealers in 1996.
@AustrianAnarchy4 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage Add no more? Oops, maybe next time :) The failed sending unit was installed around 2002/2004 ish Walmart broke off the factory original while changing my oil, cost them about $145 to replace it. I used the white Permatex that doesn't harden. BTW, I would not use the home plumbing thread sealer on an engine. Maybe superstition on my part, but I am sticking with it.
@scrapplepig Жыл бұрын
You are a great speaker, just the right amount of energy.
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
@caswellthompson6432 Жыл бұрын
Great video! One thing you didn't mention is that loctite can help keep a nut from rusting onto a bolt as bad. I've used it for that on a lot of farm equipment parts that I don't want to use anti seize on
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@robertpierre824 жыл бұрын
Hey Pete thanks for the videos this is great info for a future diesel mechanic like myself, you deff have a subscriber for life..
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck
@billstewart15242 жыл бұрын
Excellent video really liked the tip to make wicking loctite. Thank you
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sneakysnake1094 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks for sharing this information. It is greatly appreciated!
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Steve
@lllCANDYMAANlll Жыл бұрын
I found this very interesting, answered every question and more thanks.
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stevelindsay36434 жыл бұрын
That's a very informative video. Thanks, Pete.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve
@rocketcitymoto28832 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete! I learned a lot from this video and I appreciate you for making it.
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@SuperDave214 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Pete... I had no idea it had a shelf life of 1 year! There goes a one time used application of Blue gel locktite from my tool chest!
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
You can extend the life considerably by putting it in the freezer...due to low humidity. For safety related hardware I always make sure I use stuff that's not expired.
@bbolanda183 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage can you put regular blue loctite 242/243 in the freezer as well?
@tattoos19884 жыл бұрын
Great video Pete I’m now a new subscriber this has taken the confusion out of loctites numbers thanks again
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! Glad it helped
@tompizza98582 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete, great and helpful information.
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Tom
@meggo1594 жыл бұрын
You're a great communicator. Thanks!
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Meg
@wysetech20004 жыл бұрын
Real good information, Pete, thanks.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend
@HangarQueen3 жыл бұрын
Great tip on how to make your own wicking loctite with IPA. A very handy tip that I'm certain to use. Thanks.
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@drice8472 жыл бұрын
Love the Isopropanol alcohol trick. Thanks for sharing!
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Denny
@ButaneBear3 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete's Garage! Thx for the great informative video. I was just hired by Henkel and I think this is helping me to understanding threadlockers
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@heloc34 жыл бұрын
Excellent info, thanks!
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend
@shakejones6 ай бұрын
great video+presentation+explanation mate! well done! NEW SUB 🙏🏻
@PetesGarage6 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@arthurfricchione81193 жыл бұрын
Pete you are a walking book of knowledge. Been using lock title for years ( red or blue ) in the aircraft industry but never knew the particulars about it. Great idea to change it to wicking. How many times do we put a fastener together and say damn forgot the locktite. Thanks buddy for sharing your knowledge Artie 😊
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Artie!
@Si1verArrow Жыл бұрын
I am NOT a gear head, but I needed info for a project I don’t want to mess up and this video was understandable and very helpful. Thanks so much.
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks David
@BrewCityRider4 жыл бұрын
Good informative vid Pete. One important tip that you may not have mentioned is to shake your loctite tube before applying. I come from the Harley world and have been using Permatex Blue threadlocker, which can be used in all applications calling for a Blue. This way i don't have to get separate Blues from Loctite (242/243.) Bummer that all this stuff expires after a year. When Red is called for, we use the 262 because our bolts are under 3/4", and the H-D service manual specifically calls for 262.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
That's an excellent comment, thanks my friend
@tonym69207 ай бұрын
Very informative. thanks👍👍
@PetesGarage7 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@danielesilvaggi4 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro I always wanted to know what the differences were and now I know. Thanks
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
There are so many different types, but only a couple available locally, unless you know the specific number you're looking for and order it online.
@johnd58054 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the history as well. Had no clue locktite and superglue were older than me. Great info. A video explaining how engineers on an engine determine the torque requirements is something I've always wondered about.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
It's older than me too.....lol. Determining torque is not that difficult. There are standard charts and tables for almost every fastener and material. Do a web search for Recommended Torque Charts and you'll see tons on them. It's all based on the material, thread engagement area, and desired clamp load.
@vinaybeeharry38932 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr.Pete. Valuable information hat's off to u Boss..
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
@markbelden69194 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete, I had no clue about the expiration date
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
It's just a general rule
@scottk06233 жыл бұрын
Mark Belden I never knew that either, great information
@PrincipeCharro4 ай бұрын
Awesome, I'll probably comeback here again when I actually use locktite but for now it's good to get a general idea, great vid :)
@PetesGarage4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@richiet34904 жыл бұрын
Good tip with iso alcohol, did not know that. Handy bit of info right there
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
It really helps out when something is already together. Thanks Richard.
@vicpetrishak1077 Жыл бұрын
Recently replaced Cummins ISX-15 camshaft which does not use a key . It has a tapered shaft which has a final torque of 109 ft. lbs . Used Loctite 609 (green )after cleaning oil residue from camshaft and gear . Use ether or Brake Klean to remove oil residue before assembly . Great Information ! 7/2022
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks Vic
@tjwatts1002 жыл бұрын
Really handy video. Cheers mate 👍😃
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim
@raycooke2510 Жыл бұрын
A Great product thanks for the detail 🇬🇧
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@MeMelon4u Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was searching for!life saver!
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@ahmadyusuf21754 жыл бұрын
Great video Pete
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ahmad
@darrylcampbell44113 жыл бұрын
Awesome info dude. very helpful. Cheers.
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@nolimit7 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on making the wicking loctite
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@termike553 жыл бұрын
good tip on the wicking trick with the alchol
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Works every time
@LittlePeterP3 жыл бұрын
Bravo !!!! Great video !!!!!
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend
@davidbardsley935017 күн бұрын
Thanks, appreciate the info
@PetesGarage11 күн бұрын
Thanks
@paulallenpierceandpierce3 жыл бұрын
Great Video :) Very good explanation!
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😃
@edwardgrabinsky63694 жыл бұрын
Ive used the green loctite retaining compound as well... i think it was 680... used it on a spun pinion bearing and it worked. Not a super legit thing to do but sometimes thats how it goes. Good tip on the wicking loctite.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
There are many uses, it can be used to hold fitted machined parts.
@dabonehead101025 Жыл бұрын
Great info, thank you.
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@andreayun2 жыл бұрын
Wow that was so helpful. Thank you
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@furonable4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot brother, I learned a lot.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome my friend
@FB-bl7ez4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete Another very nice video
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend
@Sergvrn14 жыл бұрын
Hi from Russia! Thanks a lot, excellent info!
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend
@atticstattic4 жыл бұрын
Very informative...... and Balloons!
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Gotta have balloons
@griffincui Жыл бұрын
Great info on green
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@narc464 жыл бұрын
Solid info as always. I didn't know about the expiration date or wicking Loctite. On the topic of Loctite, if you are working on a Harley especially an older single cam Harley almost every bolt should get at least Blue Loctite and driveline stuff Red. I recently bought a 98 Road King with a 113 Evo and the previous owner/ builder did not use any that I can see and the bike is literally falling apart as it goes down the street.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
I get many questions about Loctite so I thought I'd share with everyone. Yeah, that Harley problem is just bad engineering. Imagine owning a Harley before Loctite was available.
@TahoeRealm Жыл бұрын
Great video👍
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@rfreitas32984 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I have been using 3M TL71, which I guess is the same application of Loctite 271. I always think, better safe than sorry with thread lockers
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Safe is a good way to go
@abdulwarrior Жыл бұрын
Just what I needed thx alot
@caseygindlesperger36324 жыл бұрын
Love your vids
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Casey
@jonienglish32312 жыл бұрын
i Like your Garage and the Holy Cross in the Back Ground - Thanks for the Idea
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you have to be grounded in faith, any faith
@timeless69642 жыл бұрын
I Also Noticed This!!.....It Is Good to See!!
@chronicnielsen3 жыл бұрын
Learned something ,thx!
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@alfredocuomo1546 Жыл бұрын
Well done, you covered a lot of information concise & to the point, Good Video.
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend
@timwilsononline4 жыл бұрын
Really useful info, and loved the tip on making your own wicking loctite. Any advice on how to (or whether it’s advisable to) clean dirty threads prior to applying loctite?
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Dirty threads can just be either sprayed with degreaser and/or brushed with a wire brush.
@bbolanda183 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage what can you use to remove old loctite from a screw or something you need to reapply loctite to and use again?
@skylinefever4 жыл бұрын
3:03 I have occasionally had suspension parts come back out, despite proper torque. This is why I loctite suspension parts before I torque them to final specifications. I have seen OEM shock bolts with blue stuff on a few threads, so I suspect that some suspension components were treated with Loctite at the factory. 4:25 I prefer the Loctite tape so much, I don't even buy liquid Loctite if I can avoid it. I did not know that Permatex threadlocker used the same color codes as Loctite. That is a good thing to know, since I often have to go where there is Permatex brand goods, but no Loctite/Henkel brand goods.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Suspension parts are good spots for Loctite. You will get some OEM bolts with Loctite patches on them. Permatex kinda jumped on the Loctite bandwagon. No need to confuse everyone with different colors.
@Xfacehack4 жыл бұрын
When it comes to Loctite products, you should always look up exactly AND i mean EXACTLY what product you going to use. There are sooooo many! Same product different name between origins and countries. I have an green loctite product with red bottle, with blue label (can't rememberer the name) but it's NOT wicking loctite like you mention (i know what kind of locitet you mean). Some green loctite are more like rubber and used both for plummeting product to see if they are open and to not get loose. The green loctite i bought was design for high heat and thread "fill".
@vomdeich10114 жыл бұрын
Here in workshop speech blue is 243 for thread locking and green is 638 for securing shafts
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely know the number and what it's used for. There is blue 241, 242, 243. Just check the front of the bottle, There are many, many different numbers for each color.
@rfreitas32983 жыл бұрын
I use Loctite to prevent loosening from vibration but also to prevent rust locked bolts. It prevent rust on the thread... trust me, It saved me tons of time while reparing my suspension and brakes
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, thank you
@h8GW Жыл бұрын
Making your own wicking -Loctite- threadlocker is the BEST tip, even if I can't think of my own personal use case for it ATM.
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend
@troy16724 жыл бұрын
Pete, as always, great video. Like the tip with the alcohol. In aerospace, they use bolts/nuts with holes and tie them with wire for the secondary fastening. Pricey, but cheaper than a plane falling out of the sky...lol. I actually have a David Brown tractor that uses wire on the bolts for the timing gears. Are certain penetrating oils better at breaking Loctite than others or is heat your only option?
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Troy, there are quite a few secondary retention methods, maybe I'll do a video on them. I use PB Blaster, works pretty well. Acetone can dissolve Loctite.
@shumyinghon3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video! Can brake cleaner really help dissolve the Permatex brand ( blue loctite) I have on my pipe?
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
You can try, heat works best
@RaufLKC Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@jtmcfarland351210 ай бұрын
I’ll mostly agree with your statement about not needing Loctite when working on a car. The engineer generally determines a torque spec to provide a particular amount of tension which also causes high friction between the threads and thus locks the bolt in tight. However, I have found that adding it to any pass through bolts on the exterior may significantly improve serviceability (think exhaust studs and bolts).
@PetesGarage10 ай бұрын
That's no problem
@tudajfor Жыл бұрын
Yup, it helped. Thx and here's a 👍
@angelorosello72902 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Just a question. Im using a 8.8 grade bolt and nut to my motorcycles exaust pipe, which will be the best to use for the nut not to loosen?
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Blue or red, blue if you want to be able to take it apart
@DEVGRUnotST6 Жыл бұрын
Informative video, actually! I've just been trying to discover how different gel Loctite (or Permatex) is from its liquid counterparts. Usually, in regards to curing time.
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks Philip
@AndysDogHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete. Very informative. Just one thing I don't agree with. Just last summer I was putting things together on my old Fargo and I used red loctite that was over 15 years old. That was all I had.. A couple of months later I had to remove the bolts and they were very hard to loosen. So even old loctite works. Now if I was using it on my engine, I would use new stuff. But I won't be throwing any of my old loctite our any time soon. Still all your videos are great. I watch them all. Thanks for sharing.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy, I have bottles that are a couple year old. It's not that they won't work anymore, the grip strength does decrease over time. As moisture gets in the ability to cure changes. On safety related fasteners I will use new stuff, but keep older stuff around for minor fixes. I asked the chemist right at the factory, unless he's also the salesman!....lol
@AndysDogHouse4 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage Thanks Pete. Keep all the good info coming.
@Nypsie983 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Straight to the point with lots of information. I have loose screws that hold the crank of a sill of casement windows. The screws can be tightened (but I'm worried about stripping the threads). Should I use red or blue (does removal matter-is ue less strong than red)? Or a different material, like epoxy? What if the screw can turn and not tighten down? Epoxy? Thanks.
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
I would use blue
@laserbrain77743 жыл бұрын
purple for small diameter bolts.
@BK3P Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge ! I would like to know if ethanol would do the trick to make a wicking threadlocker or if i absolutely need IPA?
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
I suppose any alcohol would work
@BK3P Жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage thanks again
@Limeayy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pete, i had an issue that i didn't know about... I never knew some people used locktite for manual transmission and some other parts. If you also find time, can you update your description as to where you found some of this information?
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend. You can go right to the Henkel website and find the information I shared and more.
@Limeayy4 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage thank you.
@jaumeg96578 ай бұрын
Very useful that video, but I remove a bolt with blue loctite, how can I clean the thread to assemble and put it new blue fixer?? Thanks
@PetesGarage8 ай бұрын
Clean the threads with a bottoming tap
@elizabethdyson77693 жыл бұрын
I have a 70 HP Tractor that has side frames bolted to each side of the engine. Front end loaders are bolted to the side frame. The vibration of the loader caused the fasteners (5/8" bolts) attaching the side frames to the engine to loosen. To prevent this Red Loctite 271 was applied to the 5/8" bolts screwed into the engine block. A necessary service at this point requires the side frames to be removed from the engine. Needless to say it will be difficult if not impossible to heat the engine block to 500 deg. F to loosen the Loctite. If the bolt is heated enough for the Loctite to release will it reseal itself after the bolt cools down. Concerned that if trying to remove the bolt while still heated to 500 deg. it will be more prone twisting and failing before removal.
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
That is the risk in using the red. When the bolt is loose you can spray some acetone in there to help keep it loose.
@raybahadur65552 жыл бұрын
Can I use this on wall mounted bath taps. Compression has failed with ptfe, so I have too smash up a tile get to the back will this do the job looking for recommendation on which one I should go for.
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
If compression with PTFE fails on water, I think you have mismatched threads
@danduane14134 жыл бұрын
Good info Pete, love your channel. Never heard about mixing 242 with Isopropyl before... One thing you never touched on, that I have always been curious about. If using loctite, does it change the value of your primary retention [torque]? As it is viscous, you would think that the torque values should be lower. Thoughts?
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan, it's not the viscosity that changes the torque, it's the lubricity. The answer is YES, Loctite will act as a lubricant so adjust accordingly
@danduane14134 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage Is there a general rule of thumb? What I've been doing is that if a torque range is specified, I will use the lower spec. I agree with what you are saying about the secondary fastener retention, but working in aircraft maintenance where there is usually always a secondary retention requirement, I use it quite a bit more than when you say it should be used [high vibration].
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
There is no rule of thumb per se, but there are specs for fasteners by size with and without different kinds of lube.
@davids16813 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, thanks for the rundown. And BTW, what's the right solvent to unseal my lips? :0
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Good question!
@hawkdsl4 жыл бұрын
If you have any other questions about loctite, ask a Harley Davidson Owner.
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Good point, those things would destroy themselves if you didn't glue them together Poor engineering.
@MrHitchikerOz10 ай бұрын
"Superglues" (cyanoacrylate adhesives) are not cured by the anaerobic process, and therefore not affected by the absence of air (or more accurately, oxygen).
@PetesGarage10 ай бұрын
Interesting
@vevenaneathna4 ай бұрын
yeah the fact that they cure in an "anaerobic environment" just means they dont need oxygen to cure, like polyurethane/window weld. they rely on the catalytic surface effect of metals, just like how a catalytic converter works in a car to clean nox/sox. because aluminum is so much more reactive than most other metals, it near instantly forms a nonconducting oxide surface on top which makes cure times significantly longer for fasteners that are going into aluminum. lock tight might never set up if you used an aluminum fastener in an aluminum thread. for the people wondering how you clean a bolt off so you can reapply locktite, thats a mute point. oils are bad and should be cleaned coz they can prevent the metal surface reaction, but old locktite is itself catalytically active so as long as its not covered in oil, it will continue to polyimerize the epoxy. think of the surface as the activating agent for a 1 part epoxy which is basically what locktite is
@markwybierala4936Ай бұрын
My Harley Davison cannot live without locktite. Thanks for the additional info.
@PetesGarageАй бұрын
I believe it
@dreadknot22382 жыл бұрын
Loctite is good to fill in the thread gaps especially if the nut and bolt is new this will prevent from unwind.
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@tba3900 Жыл бұрын
I use 290 for a different purpose, to prevent erosion of the parent metal around the valve seats on Myers’s high pressure water pumps. Anywhere where the 290 wick onto doesn’t get eroded by the high volume or pressure of the water, yet the non coated 290 parent metal will erode. Something so simple saves these pumps from being thrown aways.
@PetesGarage Жыл бұрын
Awesome tip, thanks
@ToyotaKTM11 ай бұрын
LOCTITE® 290 is a green, medium-high strength wicking threadlocker
@williamwade37384 жыл бұрын
Good Stuff
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks William
@danwilliams5334 Жыл бұрын
How do you remove it to remove the cv axel nut.
@rafatrill4 жыл бұрын
They should make a faster removal spray that works against rust since they are so good at securing fasteners. Something that dissolves loctite and rust and penetrates threw
@PetesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Good idea, although removing rust is a different school of products from securing fasteners. Acetone will dissolve Loctite.
@yessum153 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of reluctor rings that are slightly larger than the driveshaft I'm attempting to attach them to. Can red loctite successfully hold them in place or is this more of a 2-part epoxy type job?
@PetesGarage3 жыл бұрын
Epoxy for sure
@yessum153 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage Thanks bro. Great videos btw. Really enjoying the engine building series. Subscribed.
@easternyellowjacket2762 жыл бұрын
I used Loctite 262 on some screws that hold my primary gear to my clutch basket on my dirt bike. Let it set for about an hour and a half. Then put oil in the bike and did a test run. Will oil dissolve the loctite, or should it be good to go? Thanks!!
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
You should have no problems, but you will have to heat it up to remove it.
@easternyellowjacket2762 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage Thank you!!
@wayneloustel94742 жыл бұрын
So I have 3 type of LocTite 222MS, 242, and 271 how do I know which one to use? Thanks for the Video.
@PetesGarage2 жыл бұрын
22MS for threads under 1/4", 242 general purpose removable on larger than 1/4", 271 red for permanent locking
@alvinjohn93172 жыл бұрын
@@PetesGarage what loctite is suitable on underwater for lock on boat propeller.? thanks in advance