Frank Sorbello
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- Jul 12, 2011
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- Tractor
- Power Trac PT-422
I noticed a vibration coming from my engine. Shut it down. Let it cool off. Shook the engine and noticed it was loose. Checked the four bolts from the engine to the stand and all four were loose. I retighten all four, but am not sure if they are the right bolts. Called Terry at Power Trac. He doesn't know the correct size of the bolts. Not any information of the correct size in his 3 manuals. Said It would be all right with grade 5 bolts from Tractor Supply.
MY questions are: 1 Does anyone know correct size of the four bolts from the engine to the engine stand? 2 Am I better off with using a nut with nylon locking insert or just plain lock washers. 3 I am going to use Loctite this time when I take them out and replace them. Loctite Red (requires heat when removing) or Loctite Blue (just hand tools).
4 Why would all four locknuts come loose with so little time on the engine?
Thanks and as always, I do appreciate your input.
Frank
MY questions are: 1 Does anyone know correct size of the four bolts from the engine to the engine stand? 2 Am I better off with using a nut with nylon locking insert or just plain lock washers. 3 I am going to use Loctite this time when I take them out and replace them. Loctite Red (requires heat when removing) or Loctite Blue (just hand tools).
4 Why would all four locknuts come loose with so little time on the engine?
Thanks and as always, I do appreciate your input.
Frank