Multi-purpose torque wrench. Is this it?

[Kernal]

From above: "Put a dab of RTV on the threads when you put it back in. Trying to do your front seal?"

Do we use Loctite (thread locker) on the crank bolt threads, reinstall them dry, or---?

 

[LINUS]

From above: "Put a dab of RTV on the threads when you put it back in. Trying to do your front seal?"

Do we use Loctite (thread locker) on the crank bolt threads, reinstall them dry, or---?

I personally used Loc-tite just to keep the threads sealed from water/mud - they spent alot of money coming up with a product meant to do just that.


Kernal - I gave that one some thought too (dry vs. Loctite vs. Never-seize), finally did it just to keep the threads sealed if I ever have to pull it apart - that high of torque value I didn't use Never-sieze like normal since it might lube the threads too well & strip out without ever hitting the 304 ft/lbs - I'd had that happen at the refinery once on a pump casing when I Seized my bolts (stainless bolts & casing & something like 110 ft/lbs), so I just did Loc-tite.

Turtle Master may know more than any of us, but the way he comes across kills his credibility by me - sorry dude, just telling like I see it. Is the RTV just to keep out water/grit? Or what other reason?

 

[IBCRUSN]

Check your torque wrench by comparing it to others, free rental at auto zone or borrow a friends.

I think we've determined you're nuts or at least put up a good front but your recommendation is not a good one. I would never compare TQ wrenches from a rental store or parts store and not with a buddies unless I knew it was calibrated and he took care of it. For a moment think of how you treat a rental car...rental tools are the same. Expect them to have been dropped and abused and likely out of cal.