Original VM thread locking compound?

Cap'n Newb · 08-09-2008, 01:33 PM

Anyone know what that green stuff is that was used to lock the threads of the ASA and upper bolt?

It has a sweet smell to it, and almost reminds me of molten hard candy.

If that stuff is no longer available, any suggestions as to what to use? I want to be able to get it apart down the road if I have to.

Is Loctite Blue overkill?

Thanks,

--Cap'n

B · 08-09-2008, 03:07 PM

Use blue loctite 242, 262, 2240, they are all easily removable (even red is removable if you are not a weakling)

Chaos · 08-10-2008, 12:44 AM

Blue locktite works great,but,red is alot stronger.....usually need a torch to loosen Red.The stuff on the VM as far as I know is Green Locktite which is in between Blue and red in strength IIRC

infamoussmiley · 08-11-2008, 11:54 AM

I assume you are talking about the front ASA. I use the red loctite and I replace the oring with the factory oring. The valve body oring to an automag works great if you need a replacement.

Smiley

Azzy · 08-11-2008, 11:59 AM

Purple is lighter than Blue in strength, and is for anti vibration.

Cap'n Newb · 08-11-2008, 01:34 PM

Got a part number for the purple?

Thanks,

Cap'n

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Cap'n Newb Rec Poster Join Date: Jul 2008	Original VM thread locking compound? Anyone know what that green stuff is that was used to lock the threads of the ASA and upper bolt? It has a sweet smell to it, and almost reminds me of molten hard candy. If that stuff is no longer available, any suggestions as to what to use? I want to be able to get it apart down the road if I have to. Is Loctite Blue overkill? Thanks, --Cap'n __________________ "So. You're the one who stole the candle." "No! Wait!" "I think not. Time to die!"

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Chaos Spread The Virus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hudson,MA	Blue locktite works great,but,red is alot stronger.....usually need a torch to loosen Red.The stuff on the VM as far as I know is Green Locktite which is in between Blue and red in strength IIRC __________________ Chaos PoG Member # 1018 LPPC Member #71 NO'MAAM #5 My Gallery My Feedback FORUM RULES AND FAQ'S

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Cap'n Newb Rec Poster Join Date: Jul 2008	Got a part number for the purple? Thanks, Cap'n __________________ "So. You're the one who stole the candle." "No! Wait!" "I think not. Time to die!"

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08-11-2008, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
infamoussmiley Seasoned Member Join Date: May 2006	I assume you are talking about the front ASA. I use the red loctite and I replace the oring with the factory oring. The valve body oring to an automag works great if you need a replacement. Smiley