Loctite Press Bushing?

[Ickisrulz]

The bushing on my CH4D Champion press drives me crazy. It always comes out when removing dies. I was think about Loctiting it in. Any downsides to this? I doubt I'll ever need to remove it. What type of thread sealant should I use?

Thanks.

[billyb]

Use the blue loctite, or a couple drops of fingernail polish will work. Bill

[jimkim]

You may have to remove it. You never know. Maybe some teflon tape would work mo' betta'.

[azrednek]

There are different types of Locktite. You may consider one of the milder types. A little bit of heat, a good saturation or overnight soaking of PB Blaster and Locktite loses its grip.

[SquirrelHollow]

Be sure to clean the threads, and degrease both surfaces. You might not even need the thread locker.

[troyboy]

Green,blue or nail polish. Will not hurt a thing. Of course proper TQ of the bushing will more than likely work as well.

[Terryfromok]

Red Loctite is supposed to be permanent. However, it will release with heat. Like from a propane torch. With repeated use, the lesser Loctites (purple, for fasteners under 1/4" in diameter and blue, for fasteners over 1/4" diameter) may not hold up.

Good Luck

Terryfromok

[Ickisrulz]

I went with Blue Loctite. Cleaned the threads with carb cleaner, applied the Loctitie and torqued the bushing down. I'll report back in a year to let everyone know how it held...or sooner if it comes loose.

[o6Patient]

If you use "blue" , medium strength, you will be able to remove it but should keep it fast
for die removal (as long as you don't use such a long pipe wrench to install them.). :)