In a message dated 3/16/04 5:02:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, Rikrock@aol.com
writes:
<< I always follow ARP's directions when installing their rod bolts, but on
the
"cheap" motors where stock rod bolts are being used, my usual practice is to
apply a few drops of Blue Loctite to an otherwise dry thread.
>>
I did this for years, and it may work the first time around if you are able
to torque the bolt immediately. When the engine is finally torn apart, it is
hard to clean out all of the old Loctite before the rebuild. The least little
bit will give you a bad torque reading.
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