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Post by jkruger on Jan 15, 2009 7:05:51 GMT -5
When you guys mount your bases what color locktite do you use?
Just on the screws right? Not on the bottom of the base.
I'm thinking of a new sightron 3-9x42 in stainless w/ ssbases & rings.
Any other input would be greatly appreciated.
jk
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Post by sr71 on Jan 15, 2009 8:40:46 GMT -5
jkruger
I use red to bed the base and blue for the "screws". JMO.
v/r
SR
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Post by onecardchuck on Jan 15, 2009 8:59:07 GMT -5
Blue for everything and I have never had a problem with anything coming loose. The Red requires heat to remove if anything does not go right it can be a pain to get loose.
Also, be sure what ever you are locking in place has had any oil removed from it. You can use acetone or alcohol. Many times mounts, rings, and the screws have a light coating of oil on them so they do not rust in the packaging.
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Post by mike3132 on Jan 15, 2009 9:05:46 GMT -5
Blue on all small screws. Mike
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Post by youp50 on Jan 15, 2009 9:12:52 GMT -5
I have never bedded with the red either. I cannot see how it wouldn't work provided you remember to use heat if you remove the bases. It might migrate into the screw threads before it sets. Probably going to perplex your son after you are gone on.
I use CRC brand QD Electronic Cleaner to degrease. Its an aerosol can with a little straw to get to the bottom of the screw holes.
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Post by Richard on Jan 15, 2009 10:12:16 GMT -5
A cheaper alternative to CRC or any of the others is plain ole' ETHER! The stuff you use to get that old chain saw going ;D Evaporates quickly and leaves no residue!
Richard
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Post by jkruger on Jan 15, 2009 10:35:10 GMT -5
would choke cleaner in the aerosol can work for the degreaser? it also evaporates quickly.
thanks for replying guys.
jim
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Post by sr71 on Jan 15, 2009 10:40:11 GMT -5
Easily preventable.
Should make for good entertainment from up above! ;D
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jan 15, 2009 18:33:44 GMT -5
After being a mechanic in the past..for several year's I would only recommend blue loctite for small stuff of this nature.. The red that I have dealt with over the years was permanent stuff... Only used it on rod bolts and main bolts.. The object is just to keep the fastener tight... Let the screw or bolt do it's job. Drop
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Post by joe21a on Jan 16, 2009 10:24:17 GMT -5
I second that: LT only the bolts (screws). The red stuff in the wrong hands can be a problem.
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Post by jkruger on Jan 17, 2009 6:25:48 GMT -5
joe, are you saying not to apply any of the blue to the bottom of the base, but just the screws?
just want to get this right , dont want to start a storm.
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Post by joe21a on Jan 17, 2009 11:36:16 GMT -5
You could put some between the base and mount, but it was made for a metal to metal mount with screws doing the worm. It is mostly personal preference, I have seen people use finger nail polish and epoxy on them
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Post by sw on Jan 17, 2009 22:37:44 GMT -5
A cheaper alternative to CRC or any of the others is plain ole' ETHER! The stuff you use to get that old chain saw going ;D Evaporates quickly and leaves no residue! Richard Obviously, you don't own an even numbered Stihl. They just use a gas/oil mixture. |
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