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how do you clean threadlock/loctite off the nuts and bolts?
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I heat them up a wee bit with a lighter then give them a wipe with a cloth!Del
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This tip saved me a lot of hassel - used my gas soldering iron / torch and saved me wrecking the components using brute force. Align was a bit messy on the tail assembly - too much threadlock.Originally posted by del19_82 View Post450 Sport * 2
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Surgical Spirit...
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I use brake cleaner but I will try the lighter and cloth method as thinners smell bad.Originally posted by sacko View Post
I think the real trick is to only use a small ammount
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Will keep this tip in mind, I only put a dab on the end of the thread and as it winds in it carries the threadlock with it
Rob
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Tap and Die....
(also able to reform threads)
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Just need to make sure you don't anneal the end of the bolt tho, eh?
Martin
Most of the Aligns, fair few Spektrum bits, bunch of Align & HiTec servos, OBE, VD & Bar.
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With a lighter? Annealing doesn't take place in carbon steels until at least 600 to 700 degrees celsius. Thats the material not the heat source. All based on carbon content which dictates the available hardness ability of the steel!Originally posted by Mart61 View PostJust need to make sure you don't anneal the end of the bolt tho, eh?
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ahhh bugger! Well, got 99% there and made a little mistake of removing a ball link after a little too much threadlock was applied ........
all this and a postal strike thursday and friday!
What is the best option to remove the offending piece left in the swash?
Also, anyone know of a shop in London that will carry 450 sport parts?
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heat it up that will break the trheadlock and then unscrew it gas flame hot it gives up then... use a good pair of gloves...
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Never underestimate the power of individuals to do silly things. That includes me...now, where's my blowtorch?Originally posted by youngdave View Post
Martin
Most of the Aligns, fair few Spektrum bits, bunch of Align & HiTec servos, OBE, VD & Bar.
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once i have the screws out i use pure alcohol to clean up the threadsIt's all about the size of your chopper...Comment
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You could heat it up then use a very small drill and it may just twist out easily with the motion of the drill.Originally posted by wil1972 View PostComment
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