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Post by lain on Apr 5, 2015 9:23:33 GMT -5
I am reading up on how to prevent vibration loosening of bolts and nuts in the engine because I found my cam nuts loose and the 2 cylinder bolts very loose.
I am thinking I could use some sort of thread locker that would withstand the heat on the 2 side cylinder bolts, but what can you use on the cam nuts? I don't have enough space to add washers on the cam nuts, they pretty much level with the top of the nuts when I lock it down. Is there some sort of thread locker glue that can withstand heat and oil?
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Post by murkyapricot on Apr 5, 2015 9:33:44 GMT -5
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Post by lain on Apr 5, 2015 11:03:44 GMT -5
Yeah, I already have a tube of that, was planning to use it on the 2 bolts on the cylinder jug, but the 4 nuts on the cam are exposed to oil constantly, I need thread locker that not only resists heat but is also oil resistant. |
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Post by murkyapricot on Apr 5, 2015 11:30:31 GMT -5
They have a few different ones that are labeled as "oil tolerant" not sure to what extent.
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Post by ramblinman on Apr 5, 2015 12:59:28 GMT -5
could pick up a few locking nuts from the hardware store if thread locker isn't working for you.  i would assume it would solve your problem. |
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Post by lain on Apr 5, 2015 14:58:11 GMT -5
could pick up a few locking nuts from the hardware store if thread locker isn't working for you. i would assume it would solve your problem. Thats actually the nuts I am using on my cam, but they still come loose >.> The locking part has become nearly completely flat on the nuts, maybe new ones might help, so I think I shall pick some up anyways, but I would like to take extra measures to ensure I don't have to deal with it again. Will the rubber lock nuts work here, or will the rubber just melt from the heat? I would think rubber would work better since rubber absorbs vibration. |
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Post by ramblinman on Apr 5, 2015 17:56:56 GMT -5
Thats actually the nuts I am using on my cam, but they still come loose >.> The locking part has become nearly completely flat on the nuts, maybe new ones might help, yeah, they wear out if you remove them multiple times. a new set and you shouldn't have any more problems. |
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Post by lain on Apr 5, 2015 20:25:25 GMT -5
Thats actually the nuts I am using on my cam, but they still come loose >.> The locking part has become nearly completely flat on the nuts, maybe new ones might help, yeah, they wear out if you remove them multiple times. a new set and you shouldn't have any more problems. Cool, any chance you know the size? I normally ride to the hardware store and bring in a spare nut or bolt for them to match, but I'm not going to be able to do that this time haha |
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Post by onewheeldrive on Apr 5, 2015 22:24:59 GMT -5
That seems a bit strange that there isn't enough room for washers on the head bolts. Were there washers on there originally, from the factory? Are you sure everything is seated down properly from the cylinder on up, when torquing the nuts down?
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Post by lain on Apr 5, 2015 22:37:33 GMT -5
That seems a bit strange that there isn't enough room for washers on the head bolts. Were there washers on there originally, from the factory? Are you sure everything is seated down properly from the cylinder on up, when torquing the nuts down? Sorry, my mistake, I meant to say no "extra" washers. |
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Post by ramblinman on Apr 6, 2015 0:12:20 GMT -5
yeah, they wear out if you remove them multiple times. a new set and you shouldn't have any more problems. Cool, any chance you know the size? I normally ride to the hardware store and bring in a spare nut or bolt for them to match, but I'm not going to be able to do that this time haha no sry. i would take it off in the parking lot unless you can find a ride. |
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