Red Locktite
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From: Milford Ohio
Red Locktite
I got my Hurst sifter installed and upon installing a new aftermarket **** with the logo not lining up unless I loosened it about a half a turn I decided I should use some Locktite to hold it in place.
I think I shouldn't have used Red Locktite....
How can I get the thing off if I need to adjust the tensioning of the shifter?
Thanx in advance,
I think I shouldn't have used Red Locktite....
How can I get the thing off if I need to adjust the tensioning of the shifter?
Thanx in advance,
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From: Milford Ohio
Originally Posted by WhiteC5Vette
Heat, and a cloth band wrench should do the job. (Similar to an oil filter band wrench or chain wrench, but with a heavy duty cloth for the band.)
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Red Loctite is considered "permanent", but is typically weakened by heat. I've always used a heat gun (used on heat-shrink tubing) to soften the Loctite and then remove the part by rotating it off. Loctite 242 (blue) is good for metal components, but if your shift **** is plastic, you must NEVER use 242 or 262 threadlockers. Loctite 425 is specifically formulated for use with plastic threads or components. When I start selling shift ***** (soon), I'll include some of this with every ****.
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From: Ice Scoob
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I took apart my console up to the dash to fix a rattle. When I had everything off, I wanted to check to see if the Hurst is still tight. I used blue thread lock (brand other than Loctite) and it doesn't budge. I skipped using any the first time and it loosened up over time (Doh). This time, I know it's on for good.
