Loctite BLUE

[R_W_B]

It's just not needed on a drain plug. I only put blue loctite on things that come loose due to vibration or critical things. It will make removal more tedious and reinstalling unless you clean the threads.

 

[bcortani]

Granted, I'd never get rich building them, but I do have bags of money from modeling in GQ...

:majesty That was funny.

 

[The Tourist]

Hey, guys, don't hate me because I'm beautiful...

But seriously, why don't they make Delrin drain plugs? They could even be made in Day-Glo colors that light up. Give me a chance to find them under a black bike in a dark garage.

 

[FLST]

I've only done one oil change so far on my '05 Softail but I just used a new o-ring and torqued to spec and hasn't leaked a drop.

 

[glider]

No locktite on the drain plug, just a new "O" ring and torque it properly. You can use a thread sealer on the plug threads but it usually isn't necessary with a good "O" ring.

 

[brownfoxx1]

use the TFE (LIQUID PASTE) ALONG WITH A NEW o RING. THE O RING IS ace HARDWARE P/N 35755b.

 

[glasspilot]

use the TFE (LIQUID PASTE) ALONG WITH A NEW o RING. THE O RING IS ace HARDWARE P/N 35755b.

BrownFox, thanks for the tip, my Ace is 3 miles from my house.

 

[01dynaglide]

I don't use loctite on my drain plug either. I just replace the o-ring when i change the oil. Seems to work good for me. I haven't had the plug leak.

 

[Billbo]

Loctite does not work good for long periods of time with oily threads, New O ring and Permatex brush on teflon from Napa Good to go:s

I agree and like that teflon brush-on stuff!!

 

[nsty93]

No Loctite for me either on the drain plug.