How to apply Loctite?

[kamagong]

The front site of my Ruger 22/45 has become loose. I tried tightening it, but after a couple of magazines it starts to wiggle again. I bought some green Loctite, but I'm not quite sure how to apply it. Where do I apply it? Do I put it directly on the screw threads?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Steve H]

CLEAN the screw theads, make sure there is no oil or solvents on them. After they are dry and clean apply a small drop of the Loctite to the threads and tighten .

 

[Steve H]

I have never used the green..........always blue or red.

 

[kamagong]

Did I get the right one? I thought you were supposed to use the green one.

 

[OAKVILLE SHOOTER]

Use red locktite on things that you don't want to come apart. Usually requires heat to break it loose.

Blue is good for screws on rings, bases, etc. Will hold good, but you will be able to get it loose later if you need to.

Green is a retaining compound and in my experience, is harder to remove/get loose than the red. It will probably work. Just make sure that you have everything where you want it and "get it right the first time."

Oakville Shooter

 

[1 old 0311]

Red is for head bolts, and wheel studs. Blue is for firearms. Clean BOTH areas with brake clean to degrease it. Put a DROP on a toothpick and lightly paint the threads. Install snug, let dry 24 hours.

 

[Ida Noski]

The green kind is the "wicking" stuff. It can be applied to things that are already put together. Capillary action will draw it into the small areas such as where the threads are. Don't know how dificult it is to take apart but have used it on some action jobs after they were done.
As all others have mentioned, pieces must be free of oils and grease.


Jim

 

[Onmilo]

There are TWO type of green Loc-Tite.
#609 General purpose retaining compound is used for simple thread locking and holding sights in place.

#620 is bushing retainer compound and require 3000 foot pounds of force to break the seal.
Heat is almost always necessary if you want to preserve the parts being seperated.

 

[zxcvbob]

I've always heard that red could be removed with heat, but the green is permanent; almost impossible to remove without destroying the parts.

I came here to ask a question about loctite when I found this thread. I have Ruger Bisley, and the screws in front of the trigger guard shoot loose very quickly (then the whole frame gets shaky.) I have to tighten them every time I shoot it; even just a dozen rounds. Should I take them out, degrease with acetone, and apply some blue Loctite? Or is there more to it than that? Or is this a symptom of a bigger problem?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[highlander 5]

the front sight screw coming loose is a common problem with the Ruger 22 semi auto. I've used clear nail polish in a pinch and it heald very well