Oil priming after build - leave glow plugs out?
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^^this. dont use the 272 used for LB7 cups. it will pull the threads off anything you try to remove unless you apply a good amount of heat. I like it for studs you dont want coming out or shock end caps/eyelets.
As said before, buy new ones, dont reuse!
Yup, I believe I used Loctite 271 but can't confirm. I'm planning on using heat just to be safe when I pull my trans out in a few weeks on my built motor truck.
Correction, permatex red. Guess we will see how bad it is when it comes apart. I used this red threadlocker before and never had an issue.
Might be a "live and learn" situation.
When one of the best Allison builders in the world keeps telling us to spend $20 bucks on new converter bolts on a $20,000 eng & trany build , I vote we pay attention , just saying !
Exactly, bolts are around $15 shipped for a full set. Seems like a safe investment to me.
If you knew who torqued them any time they were torqued and wanted to chance it , that is your choice . I never even asked Evan if he put new ones in mine when he did it , but if I ever need it refreshed , they will be new for sure .
Thanks for all the replies everyone. I think the only reason I considered reusing the torque converter bolts is because I believe I read Mike L said it was okay to reuse. I know new is probably preferably but these aren't stretch bolts or anything so I'll reuse them.
As for the loctite I'm going to use blue. Red makes me nervous.
As for the loctite I'm going to use blue. Red makes me nervous.
I do have another question. The bracket that's at the top of the bellhousing. It goes on the stud of that god awful top BH bolt. Does it serve any purpose? I can't see any and I'd rather save the patience for something else. I guess I'm being lazy...
Thanks,
Thanks,
Where does the breather come from/go to? Must have fell off because I noticed nothing when I removed it.
Thanks for all the replies everyone. I think the only reason I considered reusing the torque converter bolts is because I believe I read Mike L said it was okay to reuse. I know new is probably preferably but these aren't stretch bolts or anything so I'll reuse them.
As for the loctite I'm going to use blue. Red makes me nervous.
If red Loctite makes you nervous , you need to get a bottle of Tums prior to turning the key ! Good luck though ! Let us know how it goes !