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Posted: 4/4/2009 7:35:54 AM EDT
| I'm installing a muzzle brake but I want to degrease the threads first. What should I use? Also, should I use blue loctite on the brake? |
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Brake cleaner leaves parts dry, carb cleaner MAY leave behind a light coat of oil.
Rubbing alcohol and/or hot soapy water will remove grease and oils. Locktite will be effected adversely by heat. I'd not expect it to stay together after the barrel has gotten hot a few times. The correct method would be to use a peel or crush washer for installing a brake. BSW |
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Brake cleaner leaves parts dry, carb cleaner MAY leave behind a light coat of oil. Rubbing alcohol and/or hot soapy water will remove grease and oils. Locktite will be effected adversely by heat. I'd not expect it to stay together after the barrel has gotten hot a few times. The correct method would be to use a peel or crush washer for installing a brake. BSW This brake uses a nut that tightens up against the back of the brake, not a peel or crush washer. |
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I personally would apply some high temp grease or antiseize to the threads. Index the brake, then tighten the jam-nut. I'd still clean off any old grease or oil first. Mixing greases and oils can be a Bad Thing sometimes, and it's simple to clean the crap out of the threads first... |
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I personally would apply some high temp grease or antiseize to the threads. Index the brake, then tighten the jam-nut. I'd still clean off any old grease or oil first. Well that goes without saying. I didn't think I'd have to go into that detailed of a explanation. But yes, it wouldn't hurt to clean the threads beforehand. |
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I personally would apply some high temp grease or antiseize to the threads. Index the brake, then tighten the jam-nut. I'd still clean off any old grease or oil first. Well that goes without saying. I didn't think I'd have to go into that detailed of a explanation. But yes, it wouldn't hurt to clean the threads beforehand. Stuff that "goes without saying" often bears repeating...multiple times.  Looking back, I'm amazed at all the stuff I learned the hard way that "should" go without saying.
(Besides, in my profession, you gotta have a rationale for everything.  )
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I personally would apply some high temp grease or antiseize to the threads. Index the brake, then tighten the jam-nut. I'd still clean off any old grease or oil first. Well that goes without saying. I didn't think I'd have to go into that detailed of a explanation. But yes, it wouldn't hurt to clean the threads beforehand. Stuff that "goes without saying" often bears repeating...multiple times. Looking back, I'm amazed at all the stuff I learned the hard way that "should" go without saying.
(Besides, in my profession, you gotta have a rationale for everything. )You're going to lecture me, of all people, about giving out advice on this web site? |
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