rstofer
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Anyone use blue LocTite on the assembly bolts holding the wing to the backplats (sex bolts)?
Richard
Richard
LocTite On DiveRite Assembly Bolts
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Short answer, no
But I have to tighten them all the time
So maybe I should - not sure what the resistance to salt water is though; and loctite is designed to set threads against vibration rather than expansion
I have some Red in my toolbox, will give it a try
Maybe not the thing if you're changing from single to double wings on a regular basis though
But I have to tighten them all the time
So maybe I should - not sure what the resistance to salt water is though; and loctite is designed to set threads against vibration rather than expansion
I have some Red in my toolbox, will give it a try
Maybe not the thing if you're changing from single to double wings on a regular basis though
Don't know @BPW, but use the gf's nail pollish instead of Loctite all the time in the shop. There is always a ready supply, it holds well, only a tiny spot is needed and a drop of nail pollish remover will disolve it easily, although I find it pretty easy to break nuts free later with no difficulty. Comes in pretty designer colors too 
bronk
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For a closed threaded connection Loctite is ideal. You definitely want blue (242) .
Red is intended to be permanent. In place of red, I normally just use thick cyanoacrylate (superglue) from the hobby store. If you already used red or super glue and need to get it apart, heat it up, usually about 200 degrees will do to soften the adhesive.
Nail polish is great for exposed connections. Especially for small parts. Dab bit across the end and it will hold, but break away with reasonable force. Years ago when I worked in x-ray field service each guy had his own color. So when a later repair was needed you could tell by color who was in there before you.
Red is intended to be permanent. In place of red, I normally just use thick cyanoacrylate (superglue) from the hobby store. If you already used red or super glue and need to get it apart, heat it up, usually about 200 degrees will do to soften the adhesive.
Nail polish is great for exposed connections. Especially for small parts. Dab bit across the end and it will hold, but break away with reasonable force. Years ago when I worked in x-ray field service each guy had his own color. So when a later repair was needed you could tell by color who was in there before you.
cool_hardware52
Contributor
I recommend NOT bolting any wing permanently to any back plate. Backplates like to bang on wings and pinch flat them.
Having said that regular teflon tape makes a great "poor mans" temporary thread locker.
All you need is something to fill the clearance between the threads. PTFE tape is cheap, clean, easy to apply, makes removal easy. Works great.
Tobin
Having said that regular teflon tape makes a great "poor mans" temporary thread locker.
All you need is something to fill the clearance between the threads. PTFE tape is cheap, clean, easy to apply, makes removal easy. Works great.
Tobin
I have teflon tape in the toolbox too, so I'll try that instead. Thanks
scuba_moron
Contributor
I use blue loctite on my sex bolts. Otherwise, they will work their way loose.
I don't use loctite or anything, I do make a point of checking the bolts before every dive, just snug them up.
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