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alexiskai · 05-04-2021, 09:45 PM

Torque tube, rear motor mount, flywheel to crank and block, transmission rear bushing retainer, rear axle gear case

Jack Shaft · 05-05-2021, 07:07 AM

Loctite is an anaerobic sealant, it cures when no air is present. Loctite will hold torque, mechanical locking hardware doesn't.

Caterpillar determined years ago lock washers were incapable of actually locking a bolt,post #4 was CAT's conclusion. They mandated hardware be torqued ,removing the stretch from a bolt on assembly placed it in tension,with a hard washer for support. I worked on an engine rebuild team for part of my field service training, on assembly every fastener was torqued to spec,even bolts that retained line clamps,everything.

redmodelt · 05-05-2021, 09:00 AM

My reply was already posted top of page 2.

05-04-2021, 09:45 PM	#21
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,350	Re: Wire vs lock washers Torque tube, rear motor mount, flywheel to crank and block, transmission rear bushing retainer, rear axle gear case

05-05-2021, 07:07 AM	#22
Jack Shaft BANNED Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,196	Re: Wire vs lock washers Loctite is an anaerobic sealant, it cures when no air is present. Loctite will hold torque, mechanical locking hardware doesn't. Caterpillar determined years ago lock washers were incapable of actually locking a bolt,post #4 was CAT's conclusion. They mandated hardware be torqued ,removing the stretch from a bolt on assembly placed it in tension,with a hard washer for support. I worked on an engine rebuild team for part of my field service training, on assembly every fastener was torqued to spec,even bolts that retained line clamps,everything.

05-05-2021, 09:00 AM	#23
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Wire vs lock washers My reply was already posted top of page 2. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!