Loctite Question

chupps · February 27, 2008, 12:21 PM

I've had problems with the screws backing out on the sight base of my Browning Buckmark Camper. Once I cracked the base, possibly by over tightening. Would using loctite on the threads solve this problem? I'd hate to use an adhesive that is permanent. Also, I wouldn't want to apply heat to the plate in order to get it loose as the plate is plastic. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Pahoo · February 27, 2008, 12:37 PM

Yes, I routinely use locktite on some bases and rings and on occasion, use rubber cement. Not entirely familiar with your application but try rubber cement and progress from there until you get results. Be safe !!

hoytinak · February 27, 2008, 01:07 PM

Yes, I use Blue Loctite on my scope mounts and anything the tends to vibrate loose. Put a small drop on each screw then tighten, but on the Buck Mark don't crank down on it, those screws being too tight have been know to crack a few bases that I've seen.

brickeyee · February 27, 2008, 01:17 PM

Degrease the hole and screw threads completely before using the blue loctite.

This grade of loctite can be removed with normal hand tools.

The variouse staking grades require heat to breakthe bond.

UniversalFrost · February 27, 2008, 06:00 PM

yes loctite ( I use red) can be applied and is recommended for screws and mounts on high power rifles. I even use it on my 10/22's that I often shoot rapid fire.

45Dave · February 28, 2008, 08:15 PM

Just a heads up..Red Loctite is strong stuff and if you need to remove it you have to heat it up to at least 350F to break it down. We use it in places we do not intend to take apart without some serious effort or can be damaged.

zxcvbob · February 28, 2008, 08:22 PM

Don't even think about green LocTite.

Wildalaska · February 28, 2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Just a heads up..Red Loctite is strong stuff and if you need to remove it you have to heat it up to at least 350F to break it down. We use it in places we do not intend to take apart without some serious effort or can be damaged.

Thats not exactly true, properly applied red loctite is what we use for bases and we can get them out with proper technique, ie tap tap on the screwdriver, if necessary

No heat.

as long as it is properly applied.

WildgluemeAlaska ™

45Dave · February 29, 2008, 04:10 PM

Hey Wild, if tap tap on red loctite screws works will give ya a hug. Thanks for the tip, always willing to try something new. You probably not believe some of the places I have to crawl into or around to try and get out a screw that has been put in with red loctite by someone.

Jeff F · March 3, 2008, 12:14 AM

If you have a small screw that has been locktited and is giving a problem with removal, a high watt soldering iron with a small pointed tip applied to the screw head for a minuet or two will soften it up so the screw can be removed with out buggering it up.

Willie D · March 3, 2008, 08:30 AM

I've had the blue loctite loosen up on me while I was cleaning up corosive ammo w/hot water.

Alleykat · March 7, 2008, 09:37 PM

I've installed a bunch of Glock front sights, using red (271) Loctite. Never had any problems removing the screws, with no heat neated.

Loctite doesn't work on plastic.

February 27, 2008, 12:21 PM	#1
chupps Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2005 Posts: 368	Loctite Question I've had problems with the screws backing out on the sight base of my Browning Buckmark Camper. Once I cracked the base, possibly by over tightening. Would using loctite on the threads solve this problem? I'd hate to use an adhesive that is permanent. Also, I wouldn't want to apply heat to the plate in order to get it loose as the plate is plastic. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

February 27, 2008, 06:00 PM	#5
UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	yes loctite ( I use red) can be applied and is recommended for screws and mounts on high power rifles. I even use it on my 10/22's that I often shoot rapid fire. __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

February 28, 2008, 08:15 PM	#6
45Dave Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Location: South East Michigan Posts: 109	red loctite Just a heads up..Red Loctite is strong stuff and if you need to remove it you have to heat it up to at least 350F to break it down. We use it in places we do not intend to take apart without some serious effort or can be damaged.

February 29, 2008, 04:10 PM	#9
45Dave Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Location: South East Michigan Posts: 109	will give tap tap a try Hey Wild, if tap tap on red loctite screws works will give ya a hug. Thanks for the tip, always willing to try something new. You probably not believe some of the places I have to crawl into or around to try and get out a screw that has been put in with red loctite by someone.

February 27, 2008, 12:37 PM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Yes, I routinely use locktite on some bases and rings and on occasion, use rubber cement. Not entirely familiar with your application but try rubber cement and progress from there until you get results. Be safe !!

February 27, 2008, 01:07 PM	#3
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	Yes, I use Blue Loctite on my scope mounts and anything the tends to vibrate loose. Put a small drop on each screw then tighten, but on the Buck Mark don't crank down on it, those screws being too tight have been know to crack a few bases that I've seen.

February 27, 2008, 01:17 PM	#4
brickeyee Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 3,351	Degrease the hole and screw threads completely before using the blue loctite. This grade of loctite can be removed with normal hand tools. The variouse staking grades require heat to breakthe bond.

February 28, 2008, 08:22 PM	#7
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	Don't even think about green LocTite.

March 3, 2008, 12:14 AM	#10
Jeff F Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2005 Location: Silver Springs NV Posts: 187	If you have a small screw that has been locktited and is giving a problem with removal, a high watt soldering iron with a small pointed tip applied to the screw head for a minuet or two will soften it up so the screw can be removed with out buggering it up.

March 3, 2008, 08:30 AM	#11
Willie D Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2007 Posts: 1,149	I've had the blue loctite loosen up on me while I was cleaning up corosive ammo w/hot water.

March 7, 2008, 09:37 PM	#12
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	I've installed a bunch of Glock front sights, using red (271) Loctite. Never had any problems removing the screws, with no heat neated. Loctite doesn't work on plastic.