Neomet Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 What is the best (ok, really good) locking compound for a threaded comp. Mine has loosened up twice and the JB Weld over in the corner keeps calling my name. When I used to race red Locktite was the ultimate answer to parts that wanted to keep loosening, but I imagine times have changed and new products are out there. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I used red 271 Locktite and so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I have used red loc-tite in the past and not had a problem. The key is the parts have to be dead clean and primed with loc-tite primer, and it has to have 24 hours to set. That said, if you get it hot enough it will loosen. Two part epoxy, with no metal filler, works well too. Add a setscrew and the epoxy is about as secure as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotm4 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Rocksett should work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 they make Loctite in Green . http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 they make Loctite in Green .http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41947 Just had mine redone by Rich at Canyon Creek... he said he used green loctite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scirocco38s Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 The color of the loctite isnt important as they have many different strength in different colors. There is 242/243 for normal thread locking and 271 for heavy duty locking. there is a newer locking compound out there that is green and its number is 603 but I also have green loctite for electronics and such and it is only a vibration resistant compound. It is always better to use the numbers of the locking compound when discussing the product as the colors can make you choose the wrong one. If you go to the loctite web page and start looking around you will find one that will suit your need. Be aware that some of the compounds are very expensive for what you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout454 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 The last time my comp came loose I used Loctite 620. End of problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huston in Austin Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 620 is the one to use. It is thick enough to bridge gaps and fill in all the way around. If you want to remove the comp afterwards, I hope you have a torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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