5th Wheel Hitch-Rails
I recently learned a very valuable lesson while having my air system repaired on my truck. The tech was under the truck, checking for leaks around the air springs, when he noticed two nuts missing fro...
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GoPackGo wrote:
I know you can still break free bolts where you have used Blue Loctite but I didn't think you could even break the seal on anything you've used the Red Loctite on.
Having said that I think I would still double nut/Nylock those bolts as a fail safe.
From the Loctite website:
Loctite® Threadlocker Red 271™ is designed for the permanent locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. It is only removable once cured by heating up parts to 500°F (260°C).
Hey GoPack -
I'm not a big fan of Red Locktite but that is a personal preference. I don't have a lot of experience with it but the Locktite website says the Red locktite has a breakaway torque of 150-350 lb-in, for a 3/8 fastener. If you increase this by about a third, for a 1/2" fastener, this is roughly 40 ft/lbs. I think I'd probably break the bond of the Red loctite with my 18", 1/2" torque wrench at 85-100 ft/lbs. but I've never tried it. I agree the nylocks are a better option and I also think a Grade 8 locknut is great insurance.
Thanks,
Phil
