Doesn't anybody on the planet use

[MC MUSTANG]

Okay, I have been to every speed shop and auto parts store in town and no one even knew what I was talking about. Doesn't anybody use Tq Stripe anymore -

(And if you do, where can I find some??)

 

[ranman]

what is it?

 

[frisbee]

 

[Fugly]

 

[KennyMac]

It's a fastener, I think. and nope. Haven't seen it in ages. That doesn't help at all. Sorry.

 

[bigoltool]

Are you talking about PlastiGage? The stuff I am talking about is a small piece of plastic that gets torqued between a journal and bearing and you take it apart and gauge it for thickness.

http://www.hastingsinc.com/Tools/plastigage.htm

 

[nitrousjunkie]

plastgage ? yep! Gotta use it

 

[Gunnybusa]

Not pastaguage torque strip, and yes I use it need a NSN for it? Try a large truck tire shop. It goes over nuts after they have been torqued, it dries like a hard plastic. If the stripe of torque stripe has broken then you know the nut has loosened.
Torque stripe is sometimes called anti sabotage paint.

 

[Revlis]

Ahhhhh,

Thanks Gunny, sounds like some good stuff... Damn helpful.

 

[monster]

first time I hear of it. Sounds like high-tech Loctite

 

[bigoltool]

Not pastaguage torque strip, and yes I use it need a NSN for it? Try a large truck tire shop. It goes over nuts after they have been torqued, it dries like a hard plastic. If the stripe of torque stripe has broken then you know the nut has loosened.
Torque stripe is sometimes called anti sabotage paint.

Now I know! Is that a brand, or is it Mil spec? I guess I have seen it on equipment but never on a store shelf.

 

[CorrodedAlien]

still have access to a military base or a municiple airfleld...

They use it on Aircraft all the time

 

[MC MUSTANG]

Sorry guys, thanks for the replies - I was out for awhile. Gunny nailed it, I got in the habit of using it as a mech on helicopters - but all that I had, I have either given away or it dried up. I really don't want to use nail polish (though it will work). It's a habit you know? I look for the stripe to make sure that my Tq hasn't slipped. Stuff still feels tight after backing out - next thing you know, bolt is missing...
AND YES I DO TORQUE MY OIL DRAIN PLUG -

I wanted to buy some out right, and not burden the taxpayers, but that looks like it might be my best option... I thought for sure that a speed shop would have it, especialy since most of those guys (that I know) don't like to use lock-tight.
Guns - if ya got the NSN for me, I would be most appreciative!

 

[K Wolf]

Liquid Paper works as a poor man's substitute.

 

[KosherBenz]

Liquid Paper works as a poor man's substitute.

white out ownz yOOOO!

 

[jwcfbd]

TORQUE SEAL 1/2 OZ ORANGE 09-25810
 

Get it here
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/f900torqueseal.php



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[jwcfbd]

making sure you saw this if you're still looking for the stuff.

 

[BusaCruise]

Liquid Paper works as a poor man's substitute.

+1 ....been doin the liquid paper thing.....cleans up easy for the next time.
I use it for the pinch bolts and axle on the front wheel ....where are you using it MC?

 

[MC MUSTANG]

making sure you saw this if you're still looking for the stuff.

Yep saw it. Thanks!

 

[MC MUSTANG]

Liquid Paper works as a poor man's substitute.

+1 ....been doin the liquid paper thing.....cleans up easy for the next time.
I use it for the pinch bolts and axle on the front wheel ....where are you using it MC?

I plan to use it for everything! MUHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!