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Crackerjack
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Username: Crackerjack

Post Number: 352
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 12:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Is it a good idea to use "Gun Tight" on the screws (etc) this time, while we are replacing and checking screws, nuts, and bolts for wind damage?

I mention "Gun Tight" because I have some, I think it is essentially high grade "Lock Tight".

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Bruce
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Username: Bruce

Post Number: 2528
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 1:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The only problem will be if you have to get it apart.
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Alleycat
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Username: Alleycat

Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 2:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you use one of these products and can't get what ever apart later use some heat from a soldering iron or torch to get the Loctite to release. The blue Loctite will usually come apart with normal tools but the red may need some heat.
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Kid_vicious
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Post Number: 427
Registered: 9-2004
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 9:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i would not recommend using loc tite or similar products on your antennna. they are non conductive and could make a high resistance connection. you're better off using nylock nuts on the bolts and star washers on the screws. also use "ox-guard" or "penetrox" on all your connections. do not underestimate the importance of doing this step.
matt

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