karlsbike
Active Member
Hi all
I am assembling an S&S 96 cuin engine for my Evo. Got the crankshaft & all main bearings in, the sprocket shaft seal is now in place and I've just closed the case halves. It all looks good so far!
I've been following the S&S instructions carefully, but one question has come up: In other parts of the assembly instructions they are quite specific to note which type of threadlocker to use where, but for the case studs & bolts nothing is mentioned?
This did not feel right, plus I wanted protection against galvanic corrosion (for the bolts). I therefore used blue threadlocker, as sort of a middle ground thing.
What do you use - only anti-seize, or?
Thinking about it, the bolts are really not stressed and the pre-tensioning torque is low (15-18 lbft). My concern is the vibrations as I do not want these to come loose. Maybe the cases act as 'springs' sort of like a massive spring washer?
I am assembling an S&S 96 cuin engine for my Evo. Got the crankshaft & all main bearings in, the sprocket shaft seal is now in place and I've just closed the case halves. It all looks good so far!
I've been following the S&S instructions carefully, but one question has come up: In other parts of the assembly instructions they are quite specific to note which type of threadlocker to use where, but for the case studs & bolts nothing is mentioned?
This did not feel right, plus I wanted protection against galvanic corrosion (for the bolts). I therefore used blue threadlocker, as sort of a middle ground thing.
What do you use - only anti-seize, or?
Thinking about it, the bolts are really not stressed and the pre-tensioning torque is low (15-18 lbft). My concern is the vibrations as I do not want these to come loose. Maybe the cases act as 'springs' sort of like a massive spring washer?