Loctite vs. Staking > AR Discussions

Posted: 4/22/2007 7:22:25 PM EDT

Is one better than the other when used on the gas key? Also, what
kind of Loctite should be used on that area?

Posted: 4/22/2007 7:28:15 PM EDT

[#1]

Since all of the manufacturer's try to stake their keys, I'm gonna say staking is better than loctite. But you could always go with the arfcom way and do both.

Posted: 4/22/2007 7:38:24 PM EDT

[#2]

Loctite loses it's effectiveness when the part is heated. I wouldn't think it'd last long.

Posted: 4/22/2007 8:44:52 PM EDT

[#3]

staking is far superior to locktite. locktite looses it hold when it is heated, staking will not. although it would not hurt to locktite and then stake using both methods together.

Posted: 4/23/2007 6:27:37 PM EDT

[#4]

Loctite #272 will take up tp 450 degress farenheit. not sure if that's enough for a gas key. They also make shit that works on engine blocks so they might have something that'll be sufficient. Definitely stake it too though.

Posted: 4/23/2007 6:37:10 PM EDT

[#5]

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Quoted:
staking is far superior to locktite. locktite looses it hold when it is heated, staking will not. although it would not hurt to locktite and then stake using both methods together.

+1 Denny uses both red locktite and good staking on his BC's.DSD

Posted: 4/23/2007 7:52:59 PM EDT

[#6]

I do both, but use red loc-tite, can be purchased from auto part store.

TG

Posted: 4/24/2007 9:23:35 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Loctite #272 will take up tp 450 degress farenheit. not sure if that's enough for a gas key. They also make shit that works on engine blocks so they might have something that'll be sufficient. Definitely stake it too though.

The gas key could get to 500 degrees plus without much trouble as the gas key is directly carrying the gas and therefore being heated by that gas.

Engine blocks don't usually get much over about 250 degrees as they typically have a liquid colling system running all through them.

Posted: 4/24/2007 9:27:16 AM EDT

[#8]

I thought they make green loctite, which is supposed to be permanent? I don't know the specs on it right now, but IIRC it was the strongest loctite they made.

Posted: 4/24/2007 9:54:52 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I thought they make green loctite, which is supposed to be permanent? I don't know the specs on it right now, but IIRC it was the strongest loctite they made.

green is the weakest .... not the strongest

Posted: 4/24/2007 10:41:01 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I thought they make green loctite, which is supposed to be permanent? I don't know the specs on it right now, but IIRC it was the strongest loctite they made.

green is the weakest .... not the strongest

Just for clarification, I have a green product that is a Retaining Compound that is far stronger than the red. Sorry no numbers handy, but the green that I use takes a lot more heat and torque to break loose than the usual red that you find at the hardware store.

Craig

Posted: 4/24/2007 2:13:23 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I thought they make green loctite, which is supposed to be permanent? I don't know the specs on it right now, but IIRC it was the strongest loctite they made.

green is the weakest .... not the strongest

Just for clarification, I have a green product that is a Retaining Compound that is far stronger than the red. Sorry no numbers handy, but the green that I use takes a lot more heat and torque to break loose than the usual red that you find at the hardware store.

Craig

There website shows green 290 is the strongest threadlocker loctite makes.

Posted: 4/24/2007 3:13:46 PM EDT

[#12]

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but is DPMS staked?

I keep hearing different things on this question!

Posted: 4/24/2007 3:19:21 PM EDT

[#13]

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I don't mean to hijack the thread, but is DPMS staked?

I keep hearing different things on this question!

Post pictures.
If it's not staked, I do it for $5 with a MOACKS.

Posted: 4/24/2007 3:29:18 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I thought they make green loctite, which is supposed to be permanent? I don't know the specs on it right now, but IIRC it was the strongest loctite they made.

green is the weakest .... not the strongest

Just for clarification, I have a green product that is a Retaining Compound that is far stronger than the red. Sorry no numbers handy, but the green that I use takes a lot more heat and torque to break loose than the usual red that you find at the hardware store.

Craig

There website shows green 290 is the strongest threadlocker loctite makes.

I thought red was the best

Posted: 4/24/2007 3:42:08 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I thought they make green loctite, which is supposed to be permanent? I don't know the specs on it right now, but IIRC it was the strongest loctite they made.

green is the weakest .... not the strongest

Just for clarification, I have a green product that is a Retaining Compound that is far stronger than the red. Sorry no numbers handy, but the green that I use takes a lot more heat and torque to break loose than the usual red that you find at the hardware store.

Craig

There website shows green 290 is the strongest threadlocker loctite makes.

I thought red was the best

Red is more than good enough for staking a gas key.

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