loctight + rocker arm bolts

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Aug 4, 2004 | 07:39 PM

King02SS

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From: Edmond, OK

loctight + rocker arm bolts

Does anyone know when reinstalling the rocker arms should I use loctight on the bolts? Just curious what you guys would do.

Aug 4, 2004 | 07:44 PM

Billiumss

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From: Erie, PA

I use a small dab of Blue Locktite on mine the last 2 times. No problems until you take them off again. I usually snap my 8mm socket... lol

Aug 4, 2004 | 08:20 PM

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From: Foley, Alabama-southern Alabama

If you look real close on new heads the locktite is close to the top of the threads,put it on the whole thread you may never get it back out. Had 3 stick on a set of heads had to cut the top of bolt off to get rocker off then had to heat the bolt to break loose the locktite,not too much.Real pain!!

Aug 4, 2004 | 09:27 PM

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use the locktite! I didn't and had a bolt back out just a little and snapped it!

Aug 4, 2004 | 11:49 PM

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From: Phoenix

I just put it on the underside of the head of the bolt. Keeps it from backing out and you don't have to worry about breaking the bolt when you take it out.

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