Are there certain bolts, like valve cover, etc., where loktite SHOULD NOT be used, or is it a good idea to use it everywhere?

 

When I started taking apart my '65 in June, and now reassembled it this month, I decided against using Loctite. I just feel its unnecessary if you torque everything down correctly, then just keep an eye on each nut and bolt for a while.

I would say especially don't use it on valve cover bolts. Those should only be torqued down like 5 ft lbs, which is basically just "snug," so using Loctite seems ridiculous.

Though I must say I have never personally used Loctite, just found it on some of my toys (never found any on the '65 Mustang)

 

I did use some Loctite on my suspension parts, some things I thought will hardly be removed or parts that may be in the "rattlier" (is that even a word??) parts of the car. Then again, some parts were installed following the manufacturer's directions which called for "anti-sieze" lube on some threads. Some of my brake parts came with loctite already on the bolts. Sounds like a crap shoot to me.

 

Man good question, but I'm not so sure.

The built-in Firefox dictionary doesn't say it's NOT a word, but I can't really find it in any dictionaries. Rattly is a word.

 

Don't overdo the Loctite. There are also different colors, some stronger than others. I have only used it on the cam thrust plate and the large timing chain sprocket when rebuilding my 289. If you have to get the bolts out later, it can be a PIA.

 

The best use is on parts subject to roatation and vibration (clutch, flywheel, rearend, etc.). You can use it on anything with little worry. The three big rules:

1. Never use it around plastic (it eats it)
2. Always clean and degrease the threads
3. Chose the correct color for your application

 

I used the blue on the nuts hold my wheel spacers on.

 

My brother in law put RED lockTite on his bell housing to engine bolts for his Firechicken,,,

Great idea unless you have to drop the tranny.....( not really!)

I think he skinned of near about every knuckle on both hands....

I don't THINK he used LockTite the next time....

 

depends on what loctite youre using.

theres multiple levels of strength if you want the actual loctite that would hold the bolt in place.

or they have anti-sieze, loctite 404 is super glue etc.


whatever you do DO NOT USE THE RED LOCTITE. that stuff is permenant. if you use anything id only go to the purple or blue as they are 1/4-20 and smaller


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oh and if you go by color theres technicall 19 lol