Proper application of loctite products to GMC motorhome ball joints

[thomas g. warner]

Here is the information I got from loctite on the proper application for the
GMC ball joints. Any comments/

>Mr. Warner,
>
>Using a Loctite product on the flange areas of the ball joint will give
>added security. There are probably better products than the 271 for this
>flange application. We have flange sealants, or gasket eliminators, as they
>are called. The two most common are 515 and 518. For any flange assembly,
>gap plays a role. The 515 and 518 are good up to .010". If you have a
>larger gap, the Loctite 504 will go up to .030". These materials can
>typically be disassembled by either prying up one side of the flange, or by
>applying a side impact load after the bolts have been removed.
>
>If you have any other questions, please call our Technical Information
>department at (800) 562-8483.
>
>Regards,
>
>Cathy
>
>
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach

 

[philip l. stewart]

Thomas, it sounds like Cathy at Loctite didn't understand your question.
I don't believe you were trying to find a sealer, but rather a bonding
agent that would add strength to the control arm / replacement ball
joint assembly. If parts with the Loctite she recommended can be
separated with a side impact, then it doesn't seem to me that there
would be much help in the application you were asking about.

Phil Stewart
'76 Transmode, TN

>
> Here is the information I got from loctite on the proper application for the
> GMC ball joints. Any comments/
>

> >Mr. Warner,
> >
> >Using a Loctite product on the flange areas of the ball joint will give
> >added security. There are probably better products than the 271 for this
> >flange application. We have flange sealants, or gasket eliminators, as they
> >are called. The two most common are 515 and 518. For any flange assembly,
> >gap plays a role. The 515 and 518 are good up to .010". If you have a
> >larger gap, the Loctite 504 will go up to .030". These materials can
> >typically be disassembled by either prying up one side of the flange, or by
> >applying a side impact load after the bolts have been removed.
> >
> >If you have any other questions, please call our Technical Information
> >department at (800) 562-8483.
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >Cathy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> Tom & Marg Warner
> Vernon Center NY
> 1976 palmbeach