loctite q

VcGzTImMy · 06-21-2002, 06:30 PM

i loctited the elbows for the macroline on my gz (blue loctite) and i gassed it up and theres no leaks or anything, but i just wanted to know, do i ever have to reloctite the elbows, or will it stay like this until i take the loctite off?

hypersonicaz · 06-21-2002, 06:32 PM

I usually redo them after a good while. It's probably not completely necessary, but I actually heard a couple very small leaks just before I reapplied.

It doesn't take long, and you're just being safe, so why not?

VcGzTImMy · 06-21-2002, 06:53 PM

how do i take the loctite off the threads, can i just use a little pin and scrape it off?

hypersonicaz · 06-21-2002, 08:29 PM

Yes, a safety pin will work. Also try to rub it off with a towl + water.

Marauder · 06-21-2002, 08:48 PM

yup i like the loctite on the back knob of the gz :hunts for something to remove some of it with:

VcGzTImMy · 06-22-2002, 12:39 AM

marauder i dont 100%ly understand what u just said? sorry

RUFIOPUNKX · 06-22-2002, 01:06 AM

i have red loctite could i ue that??

y0da · 06-22-2002, 01:11 AM

people at my shop always use red loctite, i havent had problem, and it hasnt been that difficult to remove.

hypersonicaz · 06-22-2002, 01:20 AM

I would not recommend using red loctite. It is a more permanent threadlocker; usually a good bit of heat and pressure is required to break the seal.

y0da's post puzzles me a little bit; usually red loctite can't be removed so easily. But I suppose it's plausible due to applied thickness, etc.

It's up to you in the end. If you don't feel like removing the macroline fittings for a while, go for it. But I'd recommend picking up some blue loctite in the future.

IronFlag · 06-22-2002, 04:28 AM

Blue loc-tite will work fine. When you use blue loc tite - just make sure you put the fitting nice and snug. But red is stronger. Most people f@#k up with the red because they put too much of it on the fitting and crank down on it or they forget to heat the loc-tite before trying to remove the fitting. Blue loc-tite you will be able to take off the fitting without heating - which is good hehe!

Marauder · 06-22-2002, 07:24 AM

they used loctite on the ram knob on the back of the GZ intimidator. now it took me using pliers to get it off so i could grease my ram.

y0da · 06-22-2002, 04:16 PM

who's "they" ???

Marauder · 06-23-2002, 04:29 PM

delta/bob long came from the factory that way.

Drayko · 06-23-2002, 06:14 PM

I'm not sure about red-loctite. When I got my Intimidator, It had some hoses with 90* elbows attached to an asa and Gen-x reg with red-loctite. The connections with the reg & asa I was easily able to remove with my hands and some pliers (to grip the elbow). The elbow to hose connections I couldn't remove. I still haven't removed them cause I don't need those hoses.
I guess it might be how the loctite dries or the material it is on. I'm not sure...
But I use blue loctite on everything. Works well and can be removed. I haven't had a problem with it wearing away.

Madbub · 06-23-2002, 06:35 PM

Red lock tight when installed correctly on very clean accurate surfaces can be quite permanent. blue is the better tool for the job.