[TowerTalk] G-1000DXA failure with lower mast clamp

Bryan Swadener bswadener at yahoo.com
Tue Dec 27 16:10:47 PST 2011


And, when it's time to remove said bolts, the threadlocker can be released with heat.  I use Loctite 242 high-strength threadlocker in HP automotive applications, and it releases with heat from a propane torch. If that doesn't work, I use a profane torch. ;)
vy 73,
Bryan WA7PRC
 
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:41:16 +0000
From: Barry N1EU

Yup, I'll go with Loctite (instead of anti-seize) and Nord-Lock
lockwashers.  I'd also go with a bolt head securing system, but I'm
not about to drill bolt heads and I don't see M8 bolts being available
with drilled heads.
I've purchased several lengths of M8 bolts in 5mm increments and will
use the longest bolts that will fit.
Thanks for all the helpful responses!!!
73, Barry N1EU


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