Loctite on Starter Bolts?

[MH9371B]

Engine is a 1995 Mercruiser 3.0LX

Should loctite ever be used on the bolts when installing a new starter? I put a new one in a short while ago and the bolts have already come loose twice.

 

[90stingray]

Re: Loctite on Starter Bolts?

No. Crank them tight and you should never have a problem.

 

[kewlkatdady]

Re: Loctite on Starter Bolts?

When you replaced the starter, did you reuse the original bolts?

 

[ziggy]

Re: Loctite on Starter Bolts?

did ya use starter bolts? they have knurling on them. i assume to keep them from loosening...
when i removed my starter, i went to the local napa and they had some new ones for me in a blister pack right off the shelf..

 

[MH9371B]

Re: Loctite on Starter Bolts?

I used the two bolts that came with the new starter

 

[Bondo]

Re: Loctite on Starter Bolts?

Ayuh,... Properly tightened, they shouldn't loosen...

If yer gonna locktite 'em, use the temporary stuff...