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03-23-2018, 08:30 AM
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S&W yoke screw question
Good morning!
What exactly is the threadlocking compound used by S&W on the yoke screw (I have also found it on the Mossberg MVP action screws)? You'd think it's Loctite - or Permatex - Red, mainly because it's... red ; ), but IMO it's not, because those 2 threadlockers look differently when dry.
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03-23-2018, 11:23 AM
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It might be a nylon that is red in color. Not the permanent red loctite.
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03-23-2018, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ZMan57
Good morning!
What exactly is the threadlocking compound used by S&W on the yoke screw (I have also found it on the Mossberg MVP action screws)? You'd think it's Loctite - or Permatex - Red, mainly because it's... red ; ), but IMO it's not, because those 2 threadlockers look differently when dry.
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To my knowledge, S&W doesn't use a threadlocking compound . . .
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03-23-2018, 12:01 PM
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To my knowledge, S&W doesn't use a threadlocking compound . . .
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The new ones do.
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03-23-2018, 12:31 PM
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Good question - why don't you call them and see if they will tell you. We would ALL like to know that information.
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03-23-2018, 12:31 PM
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Right - not "nylon" - it's "dried up liquid".
Hopefully someone knows exactly what it is and will step up! : )
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03-23-2018, 12:35 PM
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Good question - why don't you call them and see if they will tell you. We would ALL like to know that information.
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I don't want to rob anyone of the opportunity to impress us with their knowledge base ; )
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03-23-2018, 12:36 PM
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I am guessing it is this: Vibra-TITE 213 VC-3 Threadmate Threadlocker
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03-23-2018, 12:54 PM
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Well well well - took less time than I anticipated!
THANKS! : )
...anyone else? lol!!
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03-23-2018, 03:12 PM
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Right - not "nylon" - it's "dried up liquid".
Hopefully someone knows exactly what it is and will step up! : )
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“Nylon patch” thread locker is one substance used that looks awful close to Smith & Wesson’s but just a guess.
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03-23-2018, 03:59 PM
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I don't want to rob anyone of the opportunity to impress us with their knowledge base ; )
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Unless someone calls it will be speculation which you apparently don't want.
Stick around and you will find that a lot of speculation occurs here.
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03-23-2018, 04:45 PM
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I am guessing it is this: Vibra-TITE 213 VC-3 Threadmate Threadlocker
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I have used Vibra-tite VC3, and I am almost sure that it is not what S&W is using. After it dries, VC3 is much duller in color than the bright red stuff on recent yoke screws.
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03-23-2018, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by lefty_jake
I have used Vibra-tite VC3, and I am almost sure that it is not what S&W is using. After it dries, VC3 is much duller in color than the bright red stuff on recent yoke screws.
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I have also used Vibra tite VC3 and have not experienced the dulling of the color that you mention even after several days.
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03-24-2018, 12:36 PM
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I have seen that same thread locker on car parts for years. I just figured it was an industrial secret like the fantastic paint they use on aluminum soda cans.
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03-25-2018, 11:55 AM
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Unless someone calls, it will be speculation, which you apparently don't want
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Thanks, Scott - it all contributes, even if only in a soft way ; )
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Stick around...
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I've been around, but I'm one of those parasitical members you only hear from when they want something ; )
I hope to change that one day - for now, I grew a conscience ; ) and emailed S&W - they'll probably blow me off, but if not, I'll report back!
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