general useage of loctite?

[hafnor]

as the title says. Is there any point of using loctite on screws? I have seen many reels with loctite on the screws under the reel foot and other parts. Anyone use loctite? and if that is the case, where?

best regards, Thor

[alantani]

for me, no.  i had a tube and threw it away.

[redsetta]

Generally speaking, Alan's right.
However, I've done a few larger reels (50/80W Internationals etc) that are only used for trolling, rarely get a service and are a long way from assistance if something goes wrong (ie spend most of their time in the middle of the Indian Ocean).
In such cases, I'll use a low-grade Loctite product to give me peace of mind that parts like the ratchet plate and/or drag plate won't rattle loose over time.
Other than that, I never use it.
Righto, Justin

[hafnor]

thanks for the replie.I will then throw away my loctite. I saw that JM reels had loctite on the screws for the dogs, that is why I wondered. I get your point thoughredsetta, but I fish halibut sometimes here in Norway and a tiagra 50 or bigger isn't actually the tools for the job...

[wallacewt]

when you change handles loctite seems to be the only answer to stop the nut unwinding.how do you folk do it?

[alantani]

i bear down on the nut or screw until it is vein popping tight.  they will usually stay in place.  alan

[cloudman]

I generally use it on roller guides on my trolling rods

[coastalobsession]

Lock tite is primary good for screws that are pron to coming loose in a reel. I dont personally use it.

[Pescachaser]

i bear down on the nut or screw until it is vein popping tight.  they will usually stay in place.  alan

Alan:  you are a lightweight.  When I bear down on a screw like that there is a cracking sound.  Stainless are too brittle.  It is easier to use loctite.  I posted the story about my Penn International 50 vxw and Dawn's aluminum handle.  I was using the reel for Tuna and Marlin in the Sea of Cortez out of Cabo San Lucas.  The handle came loose and put the reel up for the day because it would not tighten.  That evening I tried to find loctite and could not find it or a similar product anywhere.  In desperation, I bought clear nail polish and tried that.  The next day my pal Joe hooks into a nice Tuna and the handle came loose again.  I got out the phillips head screw driver and tightened it with the fish on.  Then Joe would give the handle a few turns and I would have to tighten it again.  This was done all the while Joe ragged on me about my reel maintenance acumen.  Well I was laughing and tightening at the same time.  It was funny but I returned home and used loctite.  I used it during the tournament and caught several Tuna.  I work flawlessly.  Dominick