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No one around here has the Loctite 277 that the manual calls for when replacing the front cam shaft seal.

What are you guys using & is 271 acceptable?

Thanks
Mike
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Use only the formulation that is called for, they are very different. I have not done the cam seal, but I have plenty of experience with Loc-Tite.
 
Mike,
If you want to be sure that the Loc-Tite works 100% then go the extra mile and use the Loc-Tite primer before using the sealer. It comes in a small aersol can. I make a practice of using it whenever I use any Loc-Tite. The primer gets rid of any oily residue.
Here's the info: Primer #=7471
Part #= 22477
Hope this helps.

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Thanks for the tips!

I could'nt find the 277 locally w/o ordering it.
After reading the description of each (277&271) in their catalog & seeking tech assistance from the Loctite website, I felt it safe enough to proceed w/ the 271.
Besides, I was right in the middle of the job & my impatience made me do it!

Email from Loctite this am confirms my suspicion. The 277 would be a little less messy but the 271 would be OK in a pinch.

From Loctite:
>Most of our distributors stock 277 it is a permanent threadlocker just like
> 271 but a higher viscosity.
>
> 277 reference item 27731
>
> Regards
>
> Jim
 
Had the same problem. If anyone's interested, a visit to the McMaster-Carr web site, should solve ANY supply problem. www.mcmaster.com
Every Loctite product is listed. No I don't work for 'em. Just extremely convenient, and very responsive.
 
I used 271 on my seal too. When reading the literature they both had the same strength specs and so forth. I called all over and was unable to find any 277 either. I also used the 271 on the bolt holding my "tab" in place. Hopefully it will never come loose.
 
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