Torque Settings

[darkember]

Wrong ones Erik I think darkember is referring to the two smaller bolts down the side inside the cam chain tunnel. I generally don't worry so much about a precise torque on smaller bolts like that and do them up by feel. Also put some threadlock on. Obviously the main head bolts should be done to a specific torque.

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Do you threadlock the main head bolts as well or just torque them down?

[VTRDark]

Yep I threadlock them as well as it does no harm especially as 9 times out of 10 I'm re-using old bolts.

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[chris freckle]

Wrong ones Erik I think darkember is referring to the two smaller bolts down the side inside the cam chain tunnel. I generally don't worry so much about a precise torque on smaller bolts like that and do them up by feel. Also put some threadlock on. Obviously the main head bolts should be done to a specific torque.

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Do you threadlock the main head bolts as well or just torque them down?

Honda do not specify thread locking agents on head bolts.

[VTRDark]

I was waiting for someone to say that.

But does it do any harm to put some on considering re-using old bolts that may have slightly worn threads from being previously torqued up or even over torqued if the head has been on and off a few times over the years by various mechanics/Wear and tear. I see it as added security and does no harm.

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[darkember]

I was waiting for someone to say that.

But does it do any harm to put some on considering re-using old bolts that may have slightly worn threads from being previously torqued up or even over torqued if the head has been on and off a few times over the years by various mechanics/Wear and tear. I see it as added security and does no harm.

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Final question do you use the blue or red stuff??

[VTRDark]

I use the Loctite Lock N Seal stuff IIRC it's Blue. TBH I'm a bit pissed off with it as it runs out quick (as in all gone) I'm not sure what the quantity is (yes it say's 3ml) but I'm sure it's a lot less than the size of the tube. It's one of those manufacturer tricks to fool you into thinking you purchasing more than what there is.



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[Jamoi]

Just another option to further contemplate!

I use loctite medium, in a chapstick style dispenser. It's like thick grease or cheese in consistency but dries and locks the thread well.

I'm convinced it lasts a lot longer than the regular fluid type too, Carl.

[bigtwinthing]

Just another option to further contemplate!

I use loctite medium, in a chapstick style dispenser. It's like thick grease or cheese in consistency but dries and locks the thread well.

I'm convinced it lasts a lot longer than the regular fluid type too, Carl.

yep i use that, no wastage or sticky floors

[Jamoi]

yep i use that, no wastage or sticky floors

exactly!

[VTRDark]

use loctite medium, in a chapstick style dispenser. It's like thick grease or cheese in consistency but dries and locks the thread well.

Link please I like the sound of that. Sorry there are so many Loctite products it's easy buy the wrong thing.

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[Jamoi]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1120107866

You might find it cheaper elsewhere, though it will last much longer than regular stuff.

[Wicky]

+1 on the blue lipstick

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loctite-248-T ... 5d4833d0e0

[Jamoi]

Just don't put too much on without some blue eye shadow to compliment it ;)

[VTRDark]

Cheers guys ordered some. All I need to do now is find my make up bag

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[E.Marquez]

Wrong ones Erik I think darkember is referring to the two smaller bolts down the side inside the cam chain tunnel. I generally don't worry so much about a precise torque on smaller bolts like that and do them up by feel. Also put some threadlock on. Obviously the main head bolts should be done to a specific torque.

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Wrong ones what????

I was not posting about a specific bolt location,, his question was about the general spec for small and large flange bolts, that do not have a specific stated TQ spec..

So I posted a pic of the Honda small flange, large flange bolts Honda uses and a text description of both...

He knows what bolts he is asking about did not think he needed a pic of them