Using Loctite on Steam Loco bolts

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Billm - 06 Mar 2004 18:55 GMT

I don't know the correct terms for the pieces that I will describe but
here goes.
On steam engines there are rods that connect the drivers to each other,
my problem is one bolt is always coming loose and falls off. Can I put a
dab of Loctite on the bolt then screw it in to stop this from happening.
Thanks

Reply to this Message

Doug - 06 Mar 2004 21:58 GMT

> I don't know the correct terms for the pieces that I will describe but
> here goes.
> On steam engines there are rods that connect the drivers to each other,
> my problem is one bolt is always coming loose and falls off. Can I put a
> dab of Loctite on the bolt then screw it in to stop this from happening.
> Thanks

Bill,
Yes, that will work. Use one of the Loctite products (like blue) that
will enable you to take it apart again if the need ever arises.
Doug

Reply to this Message

Billm - 06 Mar 2004 22:12 GMT

Thanks for the help

> > I don't know the correct terms for the pieces that I will describe but
> > here goes.
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> will enable you to take it apart again if the need ever arises.
> Doug

Reply to this Message

Rick Stern - 07 Mar 2004 23:44 GMT

I personally would avoid loctite or ACC type glues for driver siderod
screws.. It is too easy to get the glue in places where you don't want it
and if you have to remove the screw, it is difficult.

I'd suggest a dab of Walthers GOO in the hole, then insert the screw. I
find that the GOO is sufficient to hold the screw in place but can be
loosened when needed.

rs

> > I don't know the correct terms for the pieces that I will describe but
> > here goes.
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> will enable you to take it apart again if the need ever arises.
> Doug

Reply to this Message

Model Forum / General / Railroads / March 2004

Using Loctite on Steam Loco bolts