GaryM
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| posted on 22/12/19 at 02:46 PM |
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Oil or Loctite on Xflow rod bolts?
Hi Guys
Finally got round to rebuilding my 1600 Xflow, it's only been 3 years! and I've forgotten almost everything I learned from last time I did
it!
Please could you advise on whether I should oil the threads of the (heavy duty) Ford con rod bolts (to make sure I get the correct torque setting) or
alternatively use Loctite (to stop them falling out)?
Many thanks in advance.
Gary
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r1_pete
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| posted on 22/12/19 at 10:25 PM |
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Built loads of pre and cross flows in the 70s, plenty of lube on the bearings but dry threads, check the threads run free and don't bind which
will fool the torque wrench.
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steve m
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| posted on 22/12/19 at 11:16 PM |
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I also have built many xflows, and have always run a die and tap on all the threads first on a dry run
cleaned, then painted
Ive never used Loctite or oil on ANY threads
steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 23/12/19 at 07:21 AM |
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I'd totally agree with the above, use nothing on them
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 23/12/19 at 09:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
I'd totally agree with the above, use nothing on them
Except a torque wrench. 
[Edited on 23/12/19 by jollygreengiant]
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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GaryM
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| posted on 24/12/19 at 11:45 AM |
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Oil or Loctite on Xflow rod bolts?
Thanks Guys.
Merry Xmas.
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