loctite on arp's and hand tight? does it work

[ksobiech282]

For those that have studded their trucks have you or haven't you used loctite to get em to stick into the block and is hand tight really tight enough

[JUGERNAUT]

Originally Posted by ksobiech282

For those that have studded their trucks have you or haven't you used loctite to get em to stick into the block and is hand tight really tight enough

correct make sure all oil is out of stud holes! clean them well! hand tighten or use ratchet but just snug them. that is all!

[twoicebergs]

Locktite is a bad idea. The studs only need to be home to provide hold. The clamping force that comes from the nut during torque is more than enough to prevent loosening.

[ZMANN]

there is a spec for using locktite

call ARP or I think it's on the directions ,, but you don't let it cure IIRC

[ZMANN]

this will make it easy to figure out

http://arpdiesel.com/Instructions/250-4202.pdf

[cRaZy8]

I use a 5mm hex socket to spin them in, then when they bottom out, I back them off a half turn, then retighten by hand.

Like Juggernaut said, make sure there is no oil in the threaded holes in the block.
If there is, the studs wont bottom out.
I used a plastic syringe with a small piece of vacuum hose on it to suck the oil out.

[ZMANN]

isn't a compressed air gun the easiest to clean them out ?

[onebadcoastie]

Originally Posted by twoicebergs

Locktite is a bad idea. The studs only need to be home to provide hold. The clamping force that comes from the nut during torque is more than enough to prevent loosening.

ARP specifically states that you can can use loctite or their lube. They don't recommend using both though. One or the other.

Originally Posted by ZMANN

isn't a compressed air gun the easiest to clean them out ?

You could do that. If someone did that, I'd recommend a lower psi than a typical shop air compressor and to cover the surrounding area with rags. Using compressed air to clean liquid can make a nice nasty mess, really fast!! There are a number of ways to used compressed air to create a vacuum and with a small enough hose, you could vacuum the oil out with success.

[10secondC]

Not familiar with the procedure on the 6.0 but I have never used loctite on any other motor, just moly lube.

[onebadcoastie]

The note under step #5. I'm not doing it, just showing that ARP offers it as an option.