does anyone know the torque specs for a 2000 scrammy swingarm bolts?

 

i found 150 ft lbs in another post. does this sound right?

 

yep, about that. use thread cleaner and locktite.

 

Let me get my manual and check to make sure....

 

Yes that is right just checked... Use some blue locktite and you will be set...

 

i'm not taking them apart because the bushings are worn but because the bolts are loose. i'm getting a little side to side play. i tightened one side up to see if it was the bushings and it wasn't. i've heard of a couple of people changing the bushings and when they got done it wasn't the bushings at all but just needed tightend, so i'm gona try that first. thanks for the info. i use green loctite on airplanes so i have plenty of that but i can't remember what color is the strongest and which is the weakest

 

Actually you're gonna want to use red loctite on those threads. Like it was stated earlier, you need to make sure the threads are clean/grease-free. Brakecleaner will work as a substitute, but the best product is Loctite's own primer. You can normally get the 1 3/4" socket at any farm/fleet type store for pretty cheap. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

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Ken fill me in on this... Why use Red and not Blue? I use blue on just about everything... I want to know just for my own knowledge... I never took a close look at the differences between the two..


Thanks

 

Be careful with the red... it's designed to be a permanent fix. Green is for small threads, up to 1/4 inch I believe. Blue or 243 is the next step up, removable, but stops vibration from loosening the fasteners, it would be my choice. Red is great stuff, does the same thing as blue, usually listed as 271 or something in that range. Unfortunately it's also hellishly strong, difficult to remove without using heat. I use it for items I plan to have to destroy to remove, or that I can use heat on. Not good around bearings, seals, or plastic.


Loctite Maintenance Solutions

I think you'll find the above link very helpful in making a decision on what to use, a bit of reading but better than a lot of swearing..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Red is what the shop manual calls for on this application. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Maint. manuals, own 'em, and follow 'em.