83Mustang427TT New Member Jan 18, 2006 162 0 0 Jun 7, 2006 #1 Jun 7, 2006 #1 Hey guys, Im doing a cam swap and I need to know what color loc-tite to put on the camshaft sprocket bolt? Haynes manual doesnt say crap ,thanx
Hey guys, Im doing a cam swap and I need to know what color loc-tite to put on the camshaft sprocket bolt? Haynes manual doesnt say crap ,thanx
8 86bluecobra Advanced Member Dec 20, 2004 4,265 12 69 B.C. Canada Jun 7, 2006 #3 Jun 7, 2006 #3 I used red stuff i believe. first time i didn't use it and the cam gear fell off and i bent a few exhaust valves. it was a bummer.
I used red stuff i believe. first time i didn't use it and the cam gear fell off and i bent a few exhaust valves. it was a bummer.
Realmongo I prefer to be called "Evil Genius" Founding Member Oct 10, 2001 2,468 86 99 Western Mass Jun 7, 2006 #4 Jun 7, 2006 #4 I just looked on the back of the Permatex card and it said for camshaft sprocket bolts to use High Temperature Permatex part number 27200.
I just looked on the back of the Permatex card and it said for camshaft sprocket bolts to use High Temperature Permatex part number 27200.
bluevenom867 I will have images of molesting stuffed animals in Dec 15, 2003 1,704 1 0 St.Petersburg,FL Jun 7, 2006 #5 Jun 7, 2006 #5 The blue one
83Mustang427TT New Member Jan 18, 2006 162 0 0 Jun 7, 2006 #6 Jun 7, 2006 #6 Realmongo said: I just looked on the back of the Permatex card and it said for camshaft sprocket bolts to use High Temperature Permatex part number 27200. Click to expand... I think i'll go with his suggestion..last time my buddy had installed a cam he had problems with the blue not holding...he went to swap the cam and the bolt was 1 thread out already loose...I thought blue as well but red would make more sense
Realmongo said: I just looked on the back of the Permatex card and it said for camshaft sprocket bolts to use High Temperature Permatex part number 27200. Click to expand... I think i'll go with his suggestion..last time my buddy had installed a cam he had problems with the blue not holding...he went to swap the cam and the bolt was 1 thread out already loose...I thought blue as well but red would make more sense
Realmongo I prefer to be called "Evil Genius" Founding Member Oct 10, 2001 2,468 86 99 Western Mass Jun 7, 2006 #7 Jun 7, 2006 #7 The blue is not rated for that high a temperature. Just don't over apply it, or it won't set-up right.
The blue is not rated for that high a temperature. Just don't over apply it, or it won't set-up right.