05-04-2022, 11:56 PM
Over the last weekend I suffered from "three-cylinderitis" when the number one cylinder spark plug shed its spade terminal securing nut twice in a morning.
Admitedly we were doing a fair bit of low-gear work in the Lincolnshire wolds (7s to the Sea) so the vibrations were stronger and longer than usual, but it was a bit disconcerting. We finished the run with the ignition lead held in place with a bulldog clip!
I thought I had secure the second nut successfuly - tightened it down with pliers - but to no avail. Perhaps the screw thread on the plug was a bit worn?
I intend replacing the plugs and fiting new knurled nuts, but I want belt and braces, so I'm thinking of a dab of Loctite on the screw.
Can anyone recommend the grade of adhesive that will secure the nut, but enable its removal when required withot too much hassle?
Thanks in advance,
Admitedly we were doing a fair bit of low-gear work in the Lincolnshire wolds (7s to the Sea) so the vibrations were stronger and longer than usual, but it was a bit disconcerting. We finished the run with the ignition lead held in place with a bulldog clip!
I thought I had secure the second nut successfuly - tightened it down with pliers - but to no avail. Perhaps the screw thread on the plug was a bit worn?
I intend replacing the plugs and fiting new knurled nuts, but I want belt and braces, so I'm thinking of a dab of Loctite on the screw.
Can anyone recommend the grade of adhesive that will secure the nut, but enable its removal when required withot too much hassle?
Thanks in advance,
Rick
In deepest Norfolk
In deepest Norfolk