Barrel Pivot Bolts

[glassman98]

The bolts on my RX2 .22 cal keep loosening up. I want to loctite them. Should I do one side at a time to keep them in center?? Never done this before. Thanks in advance.   Gman

[Mark 611]

use the green and make sure the threads are clean!

[glassman98]

use the green and make sure the threads are clean!

Mark611,
Why green and not blue?? Should I do one side at a time to keep them in center??  Please explain. gman

[Mark 611]

I think the blue is to weak in this area of the rifle, I had a Webley that did the same thing and blue would work itself lose in short order then I tried the green cause it a retaining compound and problem solved and it will still break lose easily enough if you want to disassemble the rifle for what ever reason

[glassman98]

I think the blue is to weak in this area of the rifle, I had a Webley that did the same thing and blue would work itself lose in short order then I tried the green cause it a retaining compound and problem solved and it will still break lose easily enough if you want to disassemble the rifle for what ever reason

Should I do one side at a time to keep them in center??  gman

[Mark 611]

I think that is a wise move yes.

[glassman98]

Thanks for all the help guys. GTA is the BEST.  gman

[john]

I think the blue is to weak in this area of the rifle, I had a Webley that did the same thing and blue would work itself lose in short order then I tried the green cause it a retaining compound and problem solved and it will still break lose easily enough if you want to disassemble the rifle for what ever reason

just so you know, from the loctite website:
Loctite® Threadlocker Green 290™ is designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. Due to it's low viscosity and capillary action, the product wicks between engaged threads and eliminates the need to disassemble prior to application. Loctite® Threadlocker Green 290™ cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces. It prevents loosening from shock and vibration and leakage from shock and vibration and protects threads from rust and corrosion. The product can also be used to fill porosity in welds, casting and powder metal parts. Localized heating and hand tools are needed for disassembly.
Recommended For

    * Use on metal fasteners 1/12" (2.2 mm) to 1/2" (12.7 mm) in diameter such as pre-assembled fasteners, instrumentation crews, carburetors and electrical connectors

fwiw, my experience with many years using all the loctites in the vibration-rich environment of my RC model helicopters confirms that.

the point being that green differentiates itself from blue in its penetrating character...it will penetrate into already married threads...you don't have to unscrew the bolt...so maybe try just the smallest drop on where the bolt enters the compression tube.

 

[Mark 611]

I like the green on stuff like this to keep it tight and so far I haven't had any problems re ' removing any bolts I've used it on as you have pointed out just use a drop! 

[glassman98]

John & Mark,
Thanks for the info. I'll give it a try.  gman