928 snot?
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From: Boulder Creek, CA
Originally posted by patrat
I believe we use red locktite at work; and use it in very high heat applications. Specifically; I recall using it on the header bolts of the race cars......
I believe we use red locktite at work; and use it in very high heat applications. Specifically; I recall using it on the header bolts of the race cars......
After seeing your post, I trudged out to the garage and looked at the tube... 271 threadlocker. Right. Always, when I see that number I wonder how I could forget it, but I do. I just ask for Loctite "Red".
So I proceeded to do a little research, and it turns out that my recollection was off; the breakdown temp(what they are now calling "Disassembly Temp") is 232°C, which works out to about 450°F.
For your application, you might be interested to know that the threadlocker will lose half its strength in 500 hours at 150°C or 300°F, about 2/3 of its strength in 1000 hours, etc. You might also be interested to know that it is only rated for applications to 150°C.
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