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Old 02-12-2019, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by weaponsgrade View Post
I recently built up a bike with an old Philwood square taper bb I had. It's English threading. Philwood says to use threadlocker to install so I used blue Locktite. But now I'm wondering if I should use grease or anti-seize instead even though Phil didn't specifically mention. I can't remember what I did last time, but I do remember having to take a saw to a seized bb once. Does Locktite also work as an anti-seize protectant?
Love Phil stuff, know a lot of those guys but I have been using grease or antisieze in these for over 30 years. I also put grease INSIDE both cups AND use 2 tools..install TIGHT..
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