Type Product ID Strength Recommended Uses Temp. Range Cure Speed Loctite® Red Threadlocker 271 High strength for fasteners up to 1" (25 mm) diameter Exhaust Manifold Bolts, Flywheel Bolts, Torque Converter Bolts -65°F - 300°F (-54°C - 149°C) Fixture 10 min. — Full Cure 24 hrs Loctite® Blue Threadlocker 242 Medium strength. Removable grade up to 1⁄4" to 3⁄4" (6 mm to 19 mm) bolts Valve cover bolts, water pump bolts, oil pan bolts, drive shaft bolts, rocker arm adjustment nuts, carburetor studs. -65°F - 300°F (-54°C - 149°C) Fixture 5 min. — Full Cure 24 hrs Loctite® Green Threadlocker 290 Wicking grade for pre-assembled parts Bolts on alternators, air conditioning belts and distributor clamps, carburetor adjustment screws, and hairline cracks. -65°F - 300°F (-54°C - 149°C) Fixture 20 min. — Full Cure 24 hrs. Loctite® Purple Threadlocker 222 Low strength up to 1⁄4" (6 mm) screws Carburetors, relay locks, headlamps, throttle body assembly, choke assembly and fuel injection set screws, body panel mounting fasteners. -65°F - 300°F (-54°C - 149°C) Fixture 10 min. — Full Cure 24 hrs -- Brent Weide Portland, Oregon |
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