what kind of lock-tight should i use

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rimotorbiker

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So i went to harbor freight and bought my heavy duty chain breaker for 10 bucks great deal for my upcoming build and right near it was the lock tight they have different strengths not sure witch one to get any suggestions?
 

Retmachinist

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Like Joe says. Use blue if you plan on taking it apart at some point. Red is the permenant type. Can only be removed when heated with a torch if you are lucky.

John
 

2door

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eDJ posted a very comprehensive study of the various Loctite products a while back but I can't find that thread. Maybe he'll see this and respond. However, what the other guys said is correct' the blue will allow disassembly but the other two will make taking things apart very difficult, if not impossible without thread damage unless you use heat. This is especially true with cast aluminum and steel fasteners.
Tom
 

Goat Herder

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Blue is a serviceable lock tight meaning no torches or magic curse words to work on it. Red means pure he@# if you ever need to work on it
 

Easy Rider

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Definitely Blue in the HT motors because most studs and bolts are made of low grade material. Chances are if you use red, you might snap the stud.