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Screw broke off in primary hub

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Oddjob:
Good result. And good that the starter clutch fell apart so you spotted the broken screw. Don't forget to use thread lock on the screws when refitting.

alexdecker:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on April 21, 2022, 01:51:13 PM ---Good result. And good that the starter clutch fell apart so you spotted the broken screw. Don't forget to use thread lock on the screws when refitting.

--- End quote ---

Yes. Using new stainless screws all around the engine as well. Was thinking of using Loctite 243 on everything. That should be okay, right?

Oddjob:
Very rarely use Loctite on bolts except where it's needed. I'd do the screws on the primary drive hub though.

If using stainless around the engine use nickel grease on the threads or there is a chance the thread will gall and it's virtually welded together when that happens. I had a new stainless bottom hanger bolt made, put 2 new stainless nuts on it, went to undo it a few days later and it was solid. It was so stuck that the bolt sheared in half before the nut released. Rang the maker and he kindly made me a new one FOC and advised re the grease.

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