[Healeys] Tightening bolts

[m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca]

Hi Simon, I often use an anti-seize paste on threads and I have never had a
fastener loosen off and it definitely aids removal later.  For example, One
common component to seize is the capillary tube where it goes through the
nut on the temperature sensor.  For decades I have coated the tube where it
passes through the nut,  as well as the thread, and it makes removal of that
nasty little thing so much easier.  Mind you, it is a tapered pipe thread
and they tend to stay tight.  Another instance is brake line fittings; I
slide the fitting back, lightly coat the brake line and then slide the
fitting up to the flare, and coat the threads on the fitting, taking care
not to get any into the hydraulic circuit.  I have never broken a brake line
from it seizing in the nut after doing this. I use "Copper Anti Seize" made
by Permatex.

 

Cheers, Mirek

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Simon Lachlan
via Healeys
Sent: October 10, 2022 7:30 AM
To: 'Healeys' <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Tightening bolts

 

I had to loosen the bolts attaching the hinges on my BT7 the other day. 6 of
them turned quite easily after some fairly hefty initial work. One needs a
couple of whacks with an impact driver to get it started and one was just
plain loose.

So, now I want to tighten them up. Plainly, I want to be able to undo them
again at some time or other..

Does the team think that something like Coppaslip (or whatever it's called)
is a good idea. Half of me says, "Use it. You'll be able to tighten them up
that little bit more while still being able to undo them later".

And the other half says, "Don't use it. It will enable the bolts to loosen
themselves off."

Which half of me is right???

Thanks, 

Simon

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