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Old 08-08-12 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
I never recall using Locktite on FC myself but know some do. You need ot crank a fixed cup pretty tight, hence the name, and if your just using a standard BB tool without a cheater bar you may not have enough UMPH! to do the trick. My tool is over the top modified with a 3/4x3 Aluminum bar stock about 4 feet long. it was free and does the trick.
+1....I had a FRENCH fixed cup come loose, even though I tightened it. Quickly found out they need the be really tight!!! Second time I used loctite and a cheater bar on the fixed cup tool.
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