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Post by kitteh666 on May 14, 2015 22:05:41 GMT -5
Hello all,
I've recently replaced the stator on my 150cc gy6 scoot, and it fired up right away. No problem there, but now, the nut on my flywheel keeps falling off after less than half a mile. I've tightened it as much as I can, and even torqued it with my impact driver, but I still get the same result. Could I just put some super glue/JB Weld on it, or do I need to have someone hit it with a full-powered impact wrench?
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Post by JerryScript on May 14, 2015 22:59:27 GMT -5
A dab of lock-tight should do the trick. Don't use the strongest type, you want to be able to remove it.
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Post by ramblinman on May 15, 2015 1:27:50 GMT -5
as JerryScript said, you want "blue" thread locker. you can get it at any auto parts or hardware store. walmart also carries it in the auto section.
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Post by kitteh666 on May 15, 2015 9:59:13 GMT -5
Thanks! I'm definitely going to give it a try.
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Post by geh3333 on May 15, 2015 15:07:28 GMT -5
A dab of lock-tight should do the trick. Don't use the strongest type, you want to be able to remove it. I always use the red , and never had any issues removing any nuts or bolts . maybe the bottle I have is old ? I even use it on the variator nut. |
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Post by dmartin95 on May 15, 2015 15:22:51 GMT -5
kitteh666 - I also advise using the blue.
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Post by geh3333 on May 15, 2015 17:28:57 GMT -5
kitteh666 - I also advise using the blue. I don't disagree , I'm just stumped how easy I can take off all the nuts and bolts I use the red loctite on ? Then again I use either the electric 8 amp impact or the 19.2 volt 1/4 inch impact to take all the nuts and bolts off , and they come off or out like there was no loctite on at all. |
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Post by rcq92130 on May 15, 2015 17:43:19 GMT -5
I disagree with all of you.
WELD THAT PUPPY.
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Post by geh3333 on May 15, 2015 18:59:21 GMT -5
I disagree with all of you. WELD THAT PUPPY. TBA , a little spot weld would work. But then again if you had to take it off you would have to be carfule not to destroy the threads. I guess you can spot weld it to the center of the flywheel " not the threads ", lol Thats actually a little strange that the nut keeps coming loose. I wonder of the woodruff key is wore causing the flywheel to spin loosening the nut ? If this is the case , a spot weld won't work . the flywheel will keep spinning until the fan hits the fan cover ! Unless u spot weld to the threads and the flywheel. |
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Post by rcq92130 on May 15, 2015 19:58:21 GMT -5
I disagree with all of you. WELD THAT PUPPY. TBA , a little spot weld would work. But then again if you had to take it off you would have to be carfule not to destroy the threads. I guess you can spot weld it to the center of the flywheel " not the threads ", lol Thats actually a little strange that the nut keeps coming loose. I wonder of the woodruff key is wore causing the flywheel to spin loosening the nut ? If this is the case , a spot weld won't work . the flywheel will keep spinning until the fan hits the fan cover ! Unless u spot weld to the threads and the flywheel. SPOT WELD  Sigh. This country has become so dainty and PC NO! WELD THAT PUPPY INTO A SINGLE BIG RED MOLTEN BLOB! That way, if it's even necessary to remove the flywheel you will have a built in excuse to dump the 150 engine and get a "B" , water cooled engine bored out to 220 or 240 or whatever you can do with those. Then do a speed run showing NINETY mph and shut all the rest of us up. And gloat. Forever. |
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Post by geh3333 on May 15, 2015 20:01:36 GMT -5
TBA , a little spot weld would work. But then again if you had to take it off you would have to be carfule not to destroy the threads. I guess you can spot weld it to the center of the flywheel " not the threads ", lol Thats actually a little strange that the nut keeps coming loose. I wonder of the woodruff key is wore causing the flywheel to spin loosening the nut ? If this is the case , a spot weld won't work . the flywheel will keep spinning until the fan hits the fan cover ! Unless u spot weld to the threads and the flywheel. SPOT WELD Sigh. This country has become so dainty and PC NO! WELD THAT PUPPY INTO A SINGLE BIG RED MOLTEN BLOB! That way, if it's even necessary to remove the flywheel you will have a built in excuse to dump the 150 engine and get a "B" , water cooled engine bored out to 220 or 240 or whatever you can do with those. Then do a speed run showing NINETY mph and shut all the rest of us up. And gloat. Forever. Lol |
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Post by dmartin95 on May 15, 2015 21:03:02 GMT -5
kitteh666 - I also advise using the blue. I don't disagree , I'm just stumped how easy I can take off all the nuts and bolts I use the red loctite on ? Then again I use either the electric 8 amp impact or the 19.2 volt 1/4 inch impact to take all the nuts and bolts off , and they come off or out like there was no loctite on at all. Hi geh333, my post just happened to be under yours, I was replying to the OP, adding my 2 cents, not disagreeing with you.....  *Note, The thread locker color is academic for this discussion anyways... I too think they may have installed the flywheel without the woodruff key in its slot. |
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Post by geh3333 on May 15, 2015 21:47:01 GMT -5
I don't disagree , I'm just stumped how easy I can take off all the nuts and bolts I use the red loctite on ? Then again I use either the electric 8 amp impact or the 19.2 volt 1/4 inch impact to take all the nuts and bolts off , and they come off or out like there was no loctite on at all. Hi geh333, my post just happened to be under yours, I was replying to the OP, adding my 2 cents, not disagreeing with you..... *Note, The thread locker color is academic for this discussion anyways... I too think they may have installed the flywheel without the woodruff key in its slot. No prob , lol. I do agree you should not have to use the stronger loctite. I honestly think I have an old bottle, that may not work quite as well . I'd like to see a pic with of the woodruff key . when I replaced my starter clutch , I should have replaced the woodruff key . it seemed a little wore down . I honestly don't see how else the nut would come loose , especially if it was torqued down. The flywheel nut loosens when turned to the right so , what is probably happening is as the rpms get going and the flywheel gets spinning , when the scoot slows , the weight of the flywheel causes it to want to keep spinning forward " to the right " loosening the nut . |
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Post by kitteh666 on May 16, 2015 11:25:29 GMT -5
Well, so far the Loctite seems to be doing the job. Thanks everyone! ^__^
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Post by JoeyBee on May 16, 2015 18:35:54 GMT -5
Did you use the red or blue locktite?
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