440-- Fasteners question

[440 iron popper]

When bolts become loose beetween components, we can expect something to break down. So, when reassembling the crawler together I was thinking about 2 options:
Put anti-seize on crucial bolts at assembly to the correct torque and tighten from time to time. So if I need to dissamble again (I hope not $$$) it's easier
Other option:
Loctite everything and do not worry about loosening again... But prepare myself a good pipe hooked to a 3/4 inch drive break bar if something breaks! What you guys used to do? Thanks!

[Lavoy]

I use anti-seize extensively on anything I may ever want to take apart again.
Lavoy

[Swawpy]

Never-sieze and torque to get the proper stretch. Also know that oil, greases, (never-sieze) will change torque values if you are being nit-picky or working on something precise or delicate threads like aluminum. Most torque values are assumed dry or sometimes given lubed like some head bolts...makes a big difference on final torque and stretch. Lock-tite surely has its place but not in general assembly. Even if...- you would still want to check occasionally and how are you to accurately re-torque or check something that is thread locked? Studs and such are good places for lock-tite on the blind end. I also prefer to avoid lock washers but is just my preference.

Hard to give a set of rules when and what to use as everything has its time and place, and is often a preference or judgement call...Personally I can only think of a couple places I ever use any thread-lock compound. Also just MY opinions so hopefully others will chime in aswell. Good luck with your project!

[Willyr]

I myself am a lover of ny-lock jamb nuts. The plastic is good one use only, yet (no lube please) will keep threads clean till need to removal. Granted you need a different type nut in hi temp loactions.

[440 iron popper]

Anti-seize wins! Thanks all.