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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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I just recieved my QTP electric cutout, and flowtech cutout. I noticed that there is not a lot of threads on the Flowtech cutout, once the electric valve is in its place.
Did any of you have a problem in this area, or did some locktight and rtv do the trick?
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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When I installed mine I didn't use a gasket, or RTV - but did use locktite on the nuts, haven't lost any.
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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On the cutout I had there was not really enough threads to install the electric cutout. So I just took a die grinder and cut the welds off of the bolts. Then I put some longer bolts in and it worked great. I used some Nylock nuts instead of the loctite.
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Well that's good to know...there's only about 2-3 threads on each bolt to use.
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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Also... ....but where did some of you locate the electric cutout switch? Pics if you got them, thanks.
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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Ashtray for me. Do a search for electric cutout and you will find several ideas to choose from.
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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How did you guys route the wiring for dual cutouts? That's what I'm trying to figure out. I know there is a dranplu on the passenger side to route up through, but it there one of those on the drivers also? Or should I just bring both wires up on the passenger side?
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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yea those bolts are WAY to short so we just grinded them off and welded longer ones back on... thats the safest way to do it...
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i used lock tite and its been way over a year with no problems
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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Great, that's what I plan to do. Just locktite the hell out of it and leave it be. Thanks!
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