Anyone use locktite on rocker bolts?

jeb · 05-30-2001, 01:23 PM

I think my 1.7's are loosening up, is it alright to use the blue locktite on them?
Has anyone done this?

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90LX Ragtop.
14.7@95.3
Strut tower brace, K&N, 2.25'' Flowmasters, Hollow cats, Crank pulley, Crane 2031, Crane rockers, Holley FPR, 155lph, Heavy duty clutch, and alum quadrant.
Need Gears Bad!!!

QUIN · 05-30-2001, 01:27 PM

im not positive but i dont think it would hurt any.
AS LONG AS YOU DONT HAVE ALUMINUM HEADS!
which you dont.
someone else might have a horror story about it though so dont jump to any conclusions from my response!
personally dont see why that wouldnt work.
Q

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Quin, 87 GT,306,forged/cut pistons,edelbrock head\intake,steeda#18cam,1.7rr,MSD Blaster tfi coil,A9L,pro-m75mm,24#inj,accufab65mm,2.5"pipes,hooker headers,dynomax exhaust,3.73 gr,110 lph fp,moroso cold air,ASP pullies, weld rims

See my engine on user rides.

I see your shwartz is as big as mine, now lets see how well you handle it!

smokedchevy · 05-31-2001, 12:02 AM

You shouldn't have to use lock-tite on them. I've never heard of that being done. If they keep coming loose, they're probably not adjusted when the valve is fully closed. I'm assuming the crane is a hydraulic cam. Are you experienced at setting valves?

jeb · 05-31-2001, 01:09 AM

I set them at 1/2-3/4 turn of preload, and the valves are shut all the way.

They were silent when I adjusted them, and they've progressively gotten louder and louder.

I'm not sure if they are loosening, but I'm going to pull the valve covers and see if they've loosened. If so, I want to know if I can use locktite.

It would suck to break off a rocker bolt from locktiting it, but it would suck just as bad to have a rocker come loose.

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05-30-2001, 01:23 PM	#1
jeb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Deltona Fl Posts: 140	Anyone use locktite on rocker bolts? I think my 1.7's are loosening up, is it alright to use the blue locktite on them? Has anyone done this? ------------------ 90LX Ragtop. 14.7@95.3 Strut tower brace, K&N, 2.25'' Flowmasters, Hollow cats, Crank pulley, Crane 2031, Crane rockers, Holley FPR, 155lph, Heavy duty clutch, and alum quadrant. Need Gears Bad!!!

05-30-2001, 01:27 PM	#2
QUIN Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Chillicothe, OH. Posts: 1,289	im not positive but i dont think it would hurt any. AS LONG AS YOU DONT HAVE ALUMINUM HEADS! which you dont. someone else might have a horror story about it though so dont jump to any conclusions from my response! personally dont see why that wouldnt work. Q ------------------ Quin, 87 GT,306,forged/cut pistons,edelbrock head\intake,steeda#18cam,1.7rr,MSD Blaster tfi coil,A9L,pro-m75mm,24#inj,accufab65mm,2.5"pipes,hooker headers,dynomax exhaust,3.73 gr,110 lph fp,moroso cold air,ASP pullies, weld rims See my engine on user rides. I see your shwartz is as big as mine, now lets see how well you handle it!

05-31-2001, 12:02 AM	#3
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	You shouldn't have to use lock-tite on them. I've never heard of that being done. If they keep coming loose, they're probably not adjusted when the valve is fully closed. I'm assuming the crane is a hydraulic cam. Are you experienced at setting valves?

05-31-2001, 01:09 AM	#4
jeb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Deltona Fl Posts: 140	I set them at 1/2-3/4 turn of preload, and the valves are shut all the way. They were silent when I adjusted them, and they've progressively gotten louder and louder. I'm not sure if they are loosening, but I'm going to pull the valve covers and see if they've loosened. If so, I want to know if I can use locktite. It would suck to break off a rocker bolt from locktiting it, but it would suck just as bad to have a rocker come loose.