Originally Posted by
oilman_15106
Locktite on a BB = NO.
I would agree that a normal BB needs no locktite but this is no normal BB. The Ultratorque is a very different crank/BB design.
Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
You have it backwards.
Italian bottom brackets have right hand threads on both sides. Since there is a bearing between the BB spindle and the BB shell, the direction of the force is reversed. That makes the drive side want to unscrew itself.
English threaded bottom brackets solve the problem by using a left hand thread on the drive side.
You may be correct as I have never taken apart an english BB - but I am glad you said this as I plan to remove the BB on my Tarmac when the season is over.
Originally Posted by
howsteepisit
Locktite blue is different than 222 (purple) as it is medium grip where 222 is light grip, easier to remove the bolt. Blue is easy to find - Lowes and most automotive parts stores carry it.
Fastenal got the Locktite 222ms for me after I called them yesterday - picked it up today. About $14 for 10ml. I will use it on the cups and crank bolt. I will install it tonight - may even get the build finished as the crank and chain and drive train adjustments are the big things left - after that I just have to wrap the bars up.
Thanks for the help.