where does loctite go?

[isaaclim]

Hi ya'll....i had two questions about loctite stuff on the impulse.

1. Where do you need and usually put that stuff on the gun?

2. Which color is not the permanent adhesive?



Isaac

[joejoe]

Loctite is to seal hoses and fittings, it's not a lubricant or anything for the 'gun.
You'll need to loctite your macroline hoses onto your Maxflow, your vertical adapter needs to be loctited onto the gun, etc.
Smart Parts recommends Loctite 271, but you can just use blue loctite or an alternative brand other than Loctite.

[ds613]

My vertical adapter doesn't need to be loctited. It has an o-ring. Maybe it's supposed to be, but mine's not, and it's not leaking.

[joejoe]

Ah, wasn't sure.

My FullFlow is loctited. As well as my gauge and PRV.

[MacGyver]

loctite is a thread sealer kinda like a glue you use it on screws that you do not want to back out i.e. the set screws on your trigger. i use green on my trigger, its a little stronger than the blue. you only need a drop, it will work its way into the threads

[-RuShPB227-]

i used loctite on my gaguge when I put it on.

[Killer Kat]

Watch out boys this stuff means business! SmartParts wants there markers to be teflon tape free(and you do too, it will void your warranty)! So there is the reason for the loctite! The red is stronger, however with a hair drier you can "break" the seal and remove the threaded parts. I've got both the red and blue in my shop, but I only use the red on my markers. Hope that helps.

[wolverine]

Just for the record, green is stronger than red. Most people refer to green as permanent.

[isaaclim]

thanks for the info guys.....i REALLY appreciate it.


Isaac;)

[Killer Kat]

Wolvie, Ya scooped me bro! I didn't know they made a greenie meanie! What's the number on that ? I know the reds 271, and will the green break loose with heat? The red kindda turns my face red with all the grunting I've gotta do to get that to break loose even after a session with the hair drier on high! :eek:

[MacGyver]

are you sure about that wolverine? i use green on the adjusters on my lash for my camshaft, and red on my head studs as per instruction from the machine shop.

[joejoe]

I don't even use the LocTite brand. I think it's called Pro-Loc or something...it's a thread sealer that Home Depot sells. And I use the blue...and have no problems. Will be easier to take out as well.

[PaintSlinger13]

wait this might sound stupid, but do u want the loctite to come out? I have never used it before.

[isaaclim]

after extensive research:laugh: and with the help of these awesome dudes here.......i know a bit or two about loctite now. if you use the weaker stuff it'll work fine and it'll come off easy (like the blue). The stronger stuff is what i'd recommend. It isn't too hard to take out after running it with a hair dryer to loosen it up.

Isaac

[FOM]

DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER!!!

Don't use green loctite on set screws. IF it sets up right, you will NEVER be able to adjust your trigger again. It is too strong for the little .050 allen wrench to remove. Thankfuly, Green loctite will often not set up without use of "primer"

And it you happen to let a little run down the trigger and get between the trigger and frame...

Personaly, I recomemd most just get and use blue. there is only one place the Blue woun't work just fine-- the feed tube

In case you don't know already, DO NOT tighten the feed tube down as tight as you can!. the feed tube should be coated with red loctite and just hand tightened then left over night to "SET UP".

FOM