CPS... to locktite the bolts or not?

Kejtar

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Westminster, SoCal

• Oct 26, 2003

• #1

I remember someone telling me one or the other..... but I don't remember which so, the question now stands:
SHould I locktite the CPS bolts, or not??

 

5-90

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Hammerspace

• Oct 26, 2003

• #2

You could if you want to, but I've not found it necessary. I'd not use anything stronger than 222 or nail polish - there's no real stress, just vibration to worry about.

Since you're running into an aluminum casting, you don't even need that much torque. I think I usually do about 1 turn past contact, which has given enough "stretch" on the bolt to keep it in place.

I've done a few of these to date, so I've had a little practise...

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Kejtar

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Westminster, SoCal

• Oct 26, 2003

• #3

OK.... got the CPS in, and it wasn't THAT bad, although I wished they sent that little shield thingie with the CPS (mine is a wee bit warped... but it still kind of fits). Anyways, I have a feeling that my no start problem was the CPS deal, as with the CPS unplugged I had the exact same symptoms that I experienced couple times on the trail and road..... so hopefully..... everything will work fine

 

Kejtar

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Westminster, SoCal

• Oct 26, 2003

• #4

BTW... for those attempting this in the future... I used close to 2ft worth of extensions (if not more!) and I had a a 1/4" 11mm socket immediately followed by the joint thingy... otherwise then that, the upper bolt would have been damn near impossible to get to!

 

ChuckD

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Kerman, CA

• Oct 26, 2003

• #5

That's pretty much the tools I have used, and I'm on my fourth. I never used locktitie and never found them to be loose either.

 

5-90

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Hammerspace

• Oct 26, 2003

• #6

If you dig around, you might be able to find (like I did!) a 3' long 3/8" drive ratchet extension. Use that with a socket (7/16" or 11mm) with an inbuilt u-joint and you can get the thing done in 10 minutes or less!

I found my long extension at a used tool house for $10...

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Kejtar

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Westminster, SoCal

• Oct 26, 2003

• #7

5-90 said:

I found my long extension at a used tool house for $10...

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$10 at used tool place???? I can buy a new one for that price... Husky or Craftsman..... am I missing something here?

 

5-90

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Hammerspace

• Oct 26, 2003

• #8

I dunno - I just happened to see it, and that's still cheaper than what I'd have to order one for... I think it's about half of what I'd find it for new, and I didn't mind since it's already saved me a couple hours and a couple units of blood from the knuckles...

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