LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion
LS1-LS2-LS3-LS6-LS7 PERFORMANCE
Generation III Internal Engine
Lock nuts with nylon for windage tray?

Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6

Sponsored by:

Lock nuts with nylon for windage tray?

Reply Subscribe

Search this Thread

Old

Jun 6, 2009 | 12:49 PM

#1

Thread Starter

On The Tree

iTrader: (8)

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 132

Likes: 0

From: 'tosa, wisconsin

Default

Lock nuts with nylon for windage tray?

I don't have any of the factory nuts to hold the windage tray in place and would like to finish putting the motor back together. The hardware store does not have any m8x1.25 serrated nuts like the stockers, so I bought lock nuts with the nylon in the center. Anybody see a problem with this? tia-Garrett

Old

Jun 6, 2009 | 08:09 PM

#2

TECH Apprentice

iTrader: (14)

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 301

Likes: 1

From: Villa Park, Illinois

Default

Well i guess it would work. Im not sure how strong those studs are but give it a shot! Just be careful and make sure that the nylon from those nuts doesnt come off.

Old

Jun 6, 2009 | 08:41 PM

#3

11 Second Club

iTrader: (9)

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 202

Likes: 0

Thumbs down

The nylon will get soft from the hot oil and loosen up on you.Don't do it .

Old

Jun 6, 2009 | 09:59 PM

#4

Thread Starter

On The Tree

iTrader: (8)

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 132

Likes: 0

From: 'tosa, wisconsin

Default

^that's what I'm worried about.

Old

Jun 6, 2009 | 11:35 PM

#5

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (6)

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 1,224

Likes: 0

From: NV

Default

I'd use a regular nut with red lock-tight and a lockwasher before I'd use a nylon locking nut.

Old

Jun 7, 2009 | 12:16 AM

#6

Thread Starter

On The Tree

iTrader: (8)

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 132

Likes: 0

From: 'tosa, wisconsin

Default

Most of the heat ratings I've been able to find online are at 250*f. Looks like I'll be heading back to the hardware store tomorrow.

Old

Jun 7, 2009 | 01:00 AM

#7

Teching In

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 26

Likes: 0

From: NEPTUNE

Default

I wouldnt risk it. I would just use what ever is used from the factory and some loctite couldnt hurt

Trending Topics

Starting issues

20

564
Never knew about this Trans Am before

8

170
Epic SRK B/S thread of 2019

12.7k

560.7k
Compression check

9

277
LT1 camero. Fastest stock NA pony car ever?

1.1k

30.3k

Old

Jun 7, 2009 | 01:25 PM

#8

10 Second Club

iTrader: (26)

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 1,407

Likes: 0

From: Conway, AR

Default

I use red loctite.

LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Verdad Gallardo

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Pouria Savadkouei

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Pouria Savadkouei

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Verdad Gallardo

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Verdad Gallardo

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Verdad Gallardo

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Verdad Gallardo

Reply Subscribe

2000transamwindagetraynuts, arp, automotive, internal, lock, loctite, ls1, nut, nuts, nylon, red, size, tray, windage, wont

First
Prev
1 / 1
Next
Last

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:09 AM.