@@danielsilveira7431 that guy who never says anything wrong about any product and according to him every crappy chinese thing is good and you should buy it 😂
@@ProjectFarm I love your very scientific approach at testing products. Thanks to your TH-cam videos about testing different products you have saved me time money and resources. Now when I need thread locker I will know which one to buy! Great Work! Keep it up!
Its great to see you smiling in each video. It feels like you enjoy making them as much as we love watching! As always a lot of fun and a lot of useful information. Thank you!
You are on a slippery slope with the oven… if she catches you testing anything with the washer or dryer as well, you will be spending more time in the kitchen than the workshop!
Lol, so right. I remember a few years back I decided to heat treat a timing chain, let's just say that when she parked her car in the garage she knew dinner was not ready and the smell was all over the house. Till this day she still reminds me of it 😄.
@@ProjectFarm You have some if not the best videos of information here in you tube. You should look into making a book with all the info you have gathered. I know I would buy it from you. Just remember me when you become a millionaire, lol. Great video! Thanks.
Project Farm You can make exhaust and other purpose built heatshields by using some fiberglass cloth and taking some red or copper rtv and applying it to the cloth with a putty knife. You can even just leave it glued to a piece of tin for some great homemade heatshields, that’s what I usually do.
I'd be curious to see it. Had some trouble with Permatex in our shop and switched to Valco Cincinnati which seems far superior. Seems to set and grip better.
Scott Craig I've always used the red high temp permatex rtv and it hasn't failed me yet, I've never used any other brands so I'd be curious to see how other brands compare👍
Loctite red and blue is of no use on a fastener not tightened because it relies on pressure as the fastener is tightened to "activate" it. If you don't tension the fastener it wont activate the loctite and will only rely on it solidifying which isnt the way it works. If you want to use Loctite for non tension fastening you need green "shaft lock" Loctite.
Everything you say sounds plasuable, but why didn't the load strength change significantly then? It was weird to me that he was able to remove red thread locker at all, let alone so easily.
There may be threadlockers like this, but off the shelf stuff is just an anaerobic adhesive. Loctite talks about it in this link, Q14: www.loctite.com.au/3286_AUS_HTML.htm#item7528
Shared on the Facebook page of the motorcycle dealership I used to work at. The owner is a hell of a crook and treated me horribly, but that doesn't mean his customers shouldn't benefit from your info! Love what you do brother man! Thank you much!!!
Wow, first time someone listened to a comment I made. In your blue thread locker video I suggested you measure each dose because I saw more product applied to one bolt from another. It's a bit hard to measure such a small amount of product so the one drop per bolt was good enough for me! Great video!
Man this is only the second video of yours I've seen, but you seem to be the most open minded youtuber. You definitely earned a subscriber and if you have a patreon or something, I'd love to support you!
I have always wondered about most of these products you test and which one is better. Your channel is probably the most practical/educational channels I’ve seen. Thank you for making these videos, much respect and will always be watching from now on.
These videos are not only informative, but entertaining and well done. Your approach to the scientific method is also well done and the results are clear. The fact you’re always looking to improve furthers the value of this channel and the tests you conduct. Thank you for being a cream of the crop. Project Farm, Techmoan, 8-Bit Guy, Technology Connections - That’s all you need. And maybe Dynes, Stevie-T, Adam Neely, and Produce Like a Pro for dessert. :) Love this channel!
What about subjecting the nuts to a vibration test and seeing if the loaded and unloaded torque has been effected. For the most part I go for locktight to prevent a bolt or nut from loosing torque due to the environment it is subjected to? Just an idea.
Blknslvr06 You would want to use Vibra-Tite VC3 or VC4, for a vibration stressed fitting. I don’t even bother with Loctite anymore, Vibra-Tite has outperformed it time and time again in every situation for me.
I don't know how you do it! Satisfying the internet is basically impossible, yet you try time and time again and always do your best, and even smile at the end! Thank you for what you do for us, it is appreciated.
@@ProjectFarm Vibration (and vibration plus heat) is the only thing you should be testing. We don't use thread locker in order to make a nut harder to remove.
hardlyb nahhh...he’s got probably 14 lawn mowers behind is house that’s been through the ringer..vibrates and shakes like bronco, he could easily rig something up to one of those and do a time test or something to figure this out.. would be a great test, would like to know which product actually works “the best”..
I used the Loctite 271 on my car’s brake caliper bracket since it has the vibration plus heat conditions when I changed my front brake rotors. Hopefully the bolt is easily removed when I need to replace my rotors in the future. If not heat gun to loosen it will be applied
Unsurprisingly, red Loctite came in first in the "normal" application of a tightened bolt/nut, so I'll continue to use this brand for that, but interestingly it's the weakest on untightened applications, while the largely similar (in chemical composition) JB Weld brand was the strongest. For once, I actually have a project that involves threadlocking an *untightened* bolt, and had no idea whether any of these products would work well enough, because I don't think this is how they're supposed to be used (as without tightening, their curing process might not be sufficiently anaerobic). But JB Weld worked pretty darn well, so for this project, at least, I'll be using the red JB Weld threadlocker instead of the usual Loctite. Thanks for this most useful info! 👍
Thanks for the continued effort to provide clean, non biased tests. You & AvE are the only people who haven’t turned Into sell outs. The only difference between you too is I can watch your videos with my toddler in the truck.
Gotta admit that ProSeal was pretty impressive. Been using loctite blue on my motorized bike, since the bike vibrates a bit. I put a drop in a piece of plastic, and brush it on the threads with a tiny children's art-paintbrush. Since it is kind of expensive for how much you get. I don't want to waste any. So far, every bolt i've used LT-blue on has held true, but i'm quickly finding out.. every single bolt/screw on this bike needs loctite. Since this bike wasn't meant to go 35MPH on these roads with a 2 stroke engine. The vibrations are rough.
I was just thinking about this!! A couple of years ago I learned that lesson the hard way when I was riding my motorized bike 10-12 miles out in the country and my bike rattled apart! Needless to say when I got back home I put loctite on every bolt and screw on my bike!
I have a seat spring for a smoother ride (100% worth it), and it has a hex bolt, and it CAME LOOSE while riding a couple miles from home. I could not ride without it.. So i stopped near some houses, and luckily, one of the guys was home, who happened to have the allen key that i needed.. and i kid you not.. he's a small engine mechanic.. that has his own motorized bike! My bike and the seat spring in question. It's in the middle of some upgrades ATM. photos.app.goo.gl/7X1BJcPRpyt4VXei8
As a self employed mechanic and I thank you very much due to my resources it limits me to comparative online forms and trial by error so thanks for all you do while being a professional trusted source
hello Project Farm...today i did something awesome...i poured gunpowder in a carb of a weedwhacker engine and it went off...after dissasembly i saw that connceting rod ends were kissing and crank case was fracture....id like to see what would it do on ayour engines :D its a very good video idea
Just another suggestion, try running an engine on load with flushing oil added to the normal oil. With a before and after lubricity test that would be interesting to see how much the oil breaks down. Nice one Keep them coming!!!
the great gradz super glue is a perfect thread locker on plastic, I used it all the time on my rc cars, if I had a screw strip out and didn't have time to replace the part before the next race, or if it was in a place where I had one keep backing out.
Thanks for another great vid. Have a 30 year old bottle of red loctite in my garage. The door my grandkids go in & out of what seems like 50 times a day doorknob kept coming loose so I applied the old loctite it's on it about 2 years ago. Never came loose after that.
@@ProjectFarm super glue, the original Tennessee threadlocker. In all seriousness, for whatever reason applying oil to threads reduces the necessary torque for a given application and that has always confused me, a video testing and/or discussing that would be incredibly interesting to me.
James Mulvey Ok, so the ultimate goal of any threaded joint is to apply a clamping load. The way the nut “climbs” the threads and then bottoms out provides this force. When the nut bottoms out but is still forced to turn, the bolt is stretched. The interference between the nut and the stretched bolt creates friction. Lubricating the threads and the area under the nut therefore reduces this friction, which gives you a higher “conversion factor” between torque and clamp load. Therefore, for the same clamp load, you need less torque. Make sure you know whether the torque rating is for a dry or lubed fastener.
Well this certainly opened my eyes on red threadlockers. I don't have any experience with them, but they were always made out to be so permanent that I never wanted to use them. Thanks for this demonstration.
There are different types of two-part epoxies for different applications. He'd need to find comparable products from various brands for each application type. That would get insanely expensive very quickly. Some of those 2-part epoxies run into the hundreds of dollars per tube and require special applicator "guns" and mixing tubes.
Been using blue (small fasteners), green (wick n’ lock 4 applying AFTER assembly), red (for stuff you never want to come apart- heat included) Loctite on my Triumph 650 dragbike/chopper since the 80’s, and never had a fastener get loose. (Chick on the p-pad is a different matter...) When I hit tach redline quartz halogen filament blew every time, unless bulb was not illuminated... (even rubber flex mounted). Thanx for your time, thought, and effort doing these entertaining vids! God Bless You , brother! dog, out...
would be nice to see comparation of brake pads. May be a big project, but for sure will resolve a lot questions. Something like ATE, Brembo, TRW, some OEM pads etc
@@ProjectFarm Thank you for all informations which you provides us. Between few brake pads, put some normal and ceramic pads also. For example: Brembo, TRW, OEM, ATE, ATE CERAMIC (would be nice to see from one pads maker normal and ceramic basis). Thank you for videos.
Just a trivia note ; my Harley manual calls for various thread locker/sealant applications and it's ALWAYS Loctite regardless of strength etc. I realize this information may indicate a deal between the two companies and not necessarily quality. However, I follow the Harley manual to the letter whenever I work on my bike. Several different applications require different Loctite colors/numbers depending on the fastener.
Which epoxy paint is best in the following categories;abrasion resistance, shock load resistance, impact resistance, and any other categories that anyone has to add to them. Thank you.
I have 1 critique, or maybe suggestion....MORE VIDEOS!!! Your videos are direct, to the point, no B.S., and getting better every single time. Keep up the great work!
Another great video, thank you for your efforts! :) Here's an idea... you've done a few videos on gasoline engines running on different fuel sources, how about a diesel engine running on a variety of fuels like vegetable oil, used engine oil, etc..?
I’m addicted to your videos, even the ones that don't really concern me. I feel like I can always make an informed decision from your tests because you are so trustworthy. Keep up the fantastic work.
You can tell your take pride in this type of stuff. The way you take all variables out like changing the gloves each time clwamingt he bolts and stuff ect. One reason I like your videos. Keep up the good work.👍
I don't ever plan to sell out. Quality of life is more important than money and quality of life normally declines with sponsorship deals. Thanks again, Todd
If you use glitter nail-polish on screws and photograph them with a macro it makes a very good system to know if they have been tampered with as the glitter pattern is near impossible to reproduce.
I absolutely love your videos. It is so nice to get an unbiased opinion on all of these products that you test for us. It certainly gives us a lot of peace of mind when buying certain brand products!
The results would be application specific. In some applications, purified water shows the best performance. In other applications, the water boils too quickly. It's a good test idea, just keep those 2 things in mind if he does the testing.
Well.... thank you very much. After having stumbled across you channel... I have been doing nothing but binge watching them. So much time and effort goes into each one, as well as yielding useful information and results. You've ruined youtube for me.
I'm going to pose the same question as others. Is mere inch lbs enough to make the thread lock effective? Test method: Apply threadlock to oversized nut and washer combo, tighten bolt a to 10lbft next one 20 next 30..... Let cure. When removing, the strength of the threadlock is the reading of the torque meter-tourque spec applied. Keep up the awesome videos!
I love what your doing with the channel. The format is well edited and I thoroughly appreciate how much time these videos take to put together. Your channel is a great example of new content that just wouldnt be possible on a big cable network. Keep up the great work!
Suggestions on solvents that make a difference. When cleaning for adhesive purposes use either (or starting fluid) because brake cleaner will leave a residue. I learned this thru Cummins because of the ISX 15 liter engines cam gears are held in place with a bearing retainer compound. Instructions specifically say not to use brake cleaner. This may give you different results. But I liked the video and was informative!
What are you talking about? This test was about testing how well each product performed. If you can undo a nut or bolt without having to heat it up, then it's fine to do so. Some application, such as going into aluminium, will destroy the threads if not heated up when removing. However, for the test this guy was doing, he wouldn't have heated it up as it would've defeated the while purpose of the test.
Thanks for this video. Always a pleasure to watch these videos as I like to buy the best product available, as most of us do. Interestingly, I used this video to decide on a thread-locker for an RC project. A 150MPH capable 1/6 scale Formula 1 inspired radio controlled car. I kept having problems with the brushless motor coming loose from the motor mount due to the extreme vibrations with normal temps around 180f after a run, blue medium strength loctite was not enough even after careful application and cleaning of threads, so I will be picking up either red JB Weld or Permatex threadlocker, copper crush washers, and will be ultrasonic cleaning the bolts/mounts with dish soap and carb cleaner before mounting with red loctite. Good luck to future me trying to undo that setup, but at least it won't come loose again. Thanks again.
I have used Loctite 263 with great results. I use than one drop and have not had any issues. 263 also works on bolts with an oil film from the factory with no issues.
Honestly, I stumbled upon this channel on accident when I was looking at different oils and I’m becoming more and more of a fan. Honestly I’d like to see if Evans waterless coolant could be used as engine oil. It doesn’t boil and dissipates heat well and I believe since it is “waterless” it is probably oil based. Keep doing what you’re doing I really enjoy watching.
permatex and JB have always been my go to, glad to see they are good "all rounders" Solid testing. the numbers don't lie. you're answering life's important questions. thank you for always providing the solid info!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I literally had to go to the store at some point in the future to get thread locker for a bolt to fix the power assist on my push mower. This totally helped me to choose the right thread locker for my application. Thank you!
Great video. Very scientific and precise. Especially liked that you changed gloves between product application, and used an oven to ensure even heating. Only one complaint - NO CONTROL! A control set with no thread locker applied would be a good reference. Other than that, great video and great process.
OMG. I was looking into adding threadlocker on my wheel adapter. Thanks for making videos like this!!! Deeply, deeply appreciate this!!! So glad I am already a patreon for your channel!
Dear Project Farm. Thank you so very much. All your work, and the choice to stay independent, I salute you. My health is not the best, so watching you gives me hope and joy, because I have wanted to do many of the things you do. So, I have given a lot of thought to a project I would like to see. I am aware that this is not really your area, or cup of tea, but if anyone could do it, it would be you. I want to put a lawnmover engine on a bicycle, close to the style of Oliver Motorized. I would like to see 1 how high compression ratio can you get on a lawnmover engine? 2 Is there anyway for you to measure the difference in power-output? A) Kw, B) Rpm? And lastly 3, Will this be sustainable? Will the drawstring be able to handle it, will the engine overheat? If it can be done, I would very much like to do it, but if there is a close to insignificant gain, versus the risk of the engine failing, that would not be good. Many regards and I wish you health and happiness! Alicia Antoniadis, Sweden.
Your home built contraptions, for testing purposes only, always make me smile. They’re simple and perfectly functional. Thanks for all the great product comparisons. I always use your tests to determine what to buy. Can you test fuel filter brands? Oil filters? Car batteries? My high strung Honda S2000 engine requires an OEM filter....unless there are alternatives to a Honda oil filter. (?)
Thank you for all your hard work and the attention to detail you dedicate to each and every one of your vids. You are one of my most favorite review and analysis channels. Simply awesome!
The red thread lock was also used as a sealant on 5 cylinder Volvo engines. The cylinder head and cam cover were machined, so that they mated up tight together, and it didn't need a thick gasket to seal them. So, they used a liquid that would become a solid, in an anaerobic environment, like when to pieces are clamped tightly together. It makes for a great seal, but a tough to separate one, as well.
Guess ProSeal covers all my needs! Thanks a million! For no load, I have had outstanding luck with JB Weld metal repair (yes, the black and white old stuff) using a small dot. The size of the dot depends on the diameter of the threads; toothpick drop to almost a BB on huge threads. Yes it releases, a global of it will not; steel to steel only. I have also been curious about the different types of two part epoxies and the two part modeling clay-like repair things. Kinda like tensile, torque, and leverage. Maybe this will help fire a few ideas for you and others. Take care from Oklahoma, Mike and Vee
Tac weld is the best locktite 😂 been following your channel for a while now, I really appreciate your strategic and honest approach to testing products. Keep up the good work man. God bless.
You should do a video with thread lockers/sealants and diesel fuel. Diesel is notoriously hard to seal with NPT fittings. It would be neat to see if the regular thread lockers can seal it or if a person really needs the ‘special formulas’ that cost more. Thread sealing tapes might be good to throw into the mix as well. Also perhaps the effect of each thread sealant directly applied on several material types of o-rings would be interesting to see what the resulting damage looks like. Great channel! Keep up the good work!
You have by far the most genuine and high quality videos on TH-cam. Please don't ever change.
Thank you!
have you ever heard about Vsauce ?
I agree with you @AbeAbe
@@danielsilveira7431 that guy who never says anything wrong about any product and according to him every crappy chinese thing is good and you should buy it 😂
@@ProjectFarm I love your very scientific approach at testing products. Thanks to your TH-cam videos about testing different products you have saved me time money and resources. Now when I need thread locker I will know which one to buy! Great Work! Keep it up!
This is arguable the most important channel on TH-cam.
Thank you very much!
right up there with AvE in my book
+1 for AVE as well as PF
Ethan Adams very scookum...
@@Mechkiller1982 c
Everyone knows the best thread locker is RUST! 😂
Great point!
Angelito Posse
Yeah I often use rush for all my cylinder head bolts
Awesome upgrade so far
I find that accidentally munging the threads works almost as well, and you don't have to wait for it!
@@hardlyb rub it in salt water, it'll be ruatalicious in a day.
you mean cross threaded right?
wow, a youtube channel that provides valuable info in a straightforward way with no bs? I can't believe it.
Thank you!
Its great to see you smiling in each video. It feels like you enjoy making them as much as we love watching! As always a lot of fun and a lot of useful information. Thank you!
I have fun with testing these products! Thank you!
When using the oven for testing the first thing you wanna do is make sure your wife isn't home.
You are right! I learned the hard way!
That was my first thought, too.
You are on a slippery slope with the oven… if she catches you testing anything with the washer or dryer as well, you will be spending more time in the kitchen than the workshop!
Lol, so right. I remember a few years back I decided to heat treat a timing chain, let's just say that when she parked her car in the garage she knew dinner was not ready and the smell was all over the house. Till this day she still reminds me of it 😄.
@@ProjectFarm You have some if not the best videos of information here in you tube. You should look into making a book with all the info you have gathered. I know I would buy it from you. Just remember me when you become a millionaire, lol. Great video! Thanks.
Do a test on different types of gasket maker RTV! Heat and pressure test maybe?
Thank you for this recommendation!
This would be an awesome test, but it seems like it would be difficult to replicate
Project Farm
You can make exhaust and other purpose built heatshields by using some fiberglass cloth and taking some red or copper rtv and applying it to the cloth with a putty knife.
You can even just leave it glued to a piece of tin for some great homemade heatshields, that’s what I usually do.
I'd be curious to see it. Had some trouble with Permatex in our shop and switched to Valco Cincinnati which seems far superior. Seems to set and grip better.
Scott Craig I've always used the red high temp permatex rtv and it hasn't failed me yet, I've never used any other brands so I'd be curious to see how other brands compare👍
Loctite red and blue is of no use on a fastener not tightened because it relies on pressure as the fastener is tightened to "activate" it.
If you don't tension the fastener it wont activate the loctite and will only rely on it solidifying which isnt the way it works.
If you want to use Loctite for non tension fastening you need green "shaft lock" Loctite.
Thanks for commenting on this.
Everything you say sounds plasuable, but why didn't the load strength change significantly then?
It was weird to me that he was able to remove red thread locker at all, let alone so easily.
Learnt this the hard way at work
There may be threadlockers like this, but off the shelf stuff is just an anaerobic adhesive. Loctite talks about it in this link, Q14:
www.loctite.com.au/3286_AUS_HTML.htm#item7528
AuMechanic thank you
Shared on the Facebook page of the motorcycle dealership I used to work at. The owner is a hell of a crook and treated me horribly, but that doesn't mean his customers shouldn't benefit from your info!
Love what you do brother man! Thank you much!!!
Thank you very much!
If you don't already, you should have a website somewhere so you can post all of the data. It would be interesting to take a look at it.
Thank you for this recommendation!
That’s a good idea
Yes! That would be awesome!
Wow, first time someone listened to a comment I made. In your blue thread locker video I suggested you measure each dose because I saw more product applied to one bolt from another. It's a bit hard to measure such a small amount of product so the one drop per bolt was good enough for me! Great video!
This was a terrific suggestion you provided and I tried my best to apply an equal amount. Thanks for this advice!
Man this is only the second video of yours I've seen, but you seem to be the most open minded youtuber. You definitely earned a subscriber and if you have a patreon or something, I'd love to support you!
I have always wondered about most of these products you test and which one is better. Your channel is probably the most practical/educational channels I’ve seen. Thank you for making these videos, much respect and will always be watching from now on.
Thank you very much!
These videos are not only informative, but entertaining and well done. Your approach to the scientific method is also well done and the results are clear. The fact you’re always looking to improve furthers the value of this channel and the tests you conduct. Thank you for being a cream of the crop. Project Farm, Techmoan, 8-Bit Guy, Technology Connections - That’s all you need. And maybe Dynes, Stevie-T, Adam Neely, and Produce Like a Pro for dessert. :) Love this channel!
Thank you very much!!
What about subjecting the nuts to a vibration test and seeing if the loaded and unloaded torque has been effected. For the most part I go for locktight to prevent a bolt or nut from loosing torque due to the environment it is subjected to? Just an idea.
Yes, I wish I would have done this. Thank you for this recommendation!
Blknslvr06 You would want to use Vibra-Tite VC3 or VC4, for a vibration stressed fitting. I don’t even bother with Loctite anymore, Vibra-Tite has outperformed it time and time again in every situation for me.
I don't know how you do it! Satisfying the internet is basically impossible, yet you try time and time again and always do your best, and even smile at the end! Thank you for what you do for us, it is appreciated.
Thank you!
Yesss! Concluding data table in the end! BIG thanks.
Thank you! I'll keep doing this in the future.
Permatex and JB weld seem to be the most consistent performers and easier to find at part stores.
Thank you for commenting!
I'd be interested in seeing tests about how well the threadlockers resist vibration, but maybe that's too hard. Great video.
Great suggestion! Thank you
@@ProjectFarm Vibration (and vibration plus heat) is the only thing you should be testing. We don't use thread locker in order to make a nut harder to remove.
hardlyb nahhh...he’s got probably 14 lawn mowers behind is house that’s been through the ringer..vibrates and shakes like bronco, he could easily rig something up to one of those and do a time test or something to figure this out.. would be a great test, would like to know which product actually works “the best”..
He did test vibration on the blue products. Red are supposed to be for "permanent" application so strength and heat was focused on over vibration.
I used the Loctite 271 on my car’s brake caliper bracket since it has the vibration plus heat conditions when I changed my front brake rotors. Hopefully the bolt is easily removed when I need to replace my rotors in the future. If not heat gun to loosen it will be applied
Unsurprisingly, red Loctite came in first in the "normal" application of a tightened bolt/nut, so I'll continue to use this brand for that, but interestingly it's the weakest on untightened applications, while the largely similar (in chemical composition) JB Weld brand was the strongest. For once, I actually have a project that involves threadlocking an *untightened* bolt, and had no idea whether any of these products would work well enough, because I don't think this is how they're supposed to be used (as without tightening, their curing process might not be sufficiently anaerobic). But JB Weld worked pretty darn well, so for this project, at least, I'll be using the red JB Weld threadlocker instead of the usual Loctite. Thanks for this most useful info! 👍
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Not sure if you’ve done this yet, but it would be cool to see the difference between blue vs red thread lockers! Great video by the way!
Thanks for the continued effort to provide clean, non biased tests. You & AvE are the only people who haven’t turned Into sell outs. The only difference between you too is I can watch your videos with my toddler in the truck.
Glad to help! Thank you!
Gotta admit that ProSeal was pretty impressive. Been using loctite blue on my motorized bike, since the bike vibrates a bit. I put a drop in a piece of plastic, and brush it on the threads with a tiny children's art-paintbrush. Since it is kind of expensive for how much you get. I don't want to waste any.
So far, every bolt i've used LT-blue on has held true, but i'm quickly finding out.. every single bolt/screw on this bike needs loctite. Since this bike wasn't meant to go 35MPH on these roads with a 2 stroke engine. The vibrations are rough.
Thank you!
I was just thinking about this!! A couple of years ago I learned that lesson the hard way when I was riding my motorized bike 10-12 miles out in the country and my bike rattled apart! Needless to say when I got back home I put loctite on every bolt and screw on my bike!
I have a seat spring for a smoother ride (100% worth it), and it has a hex bolt, and it CAME LOOSE while riding a couple miles from home.
I could not ride without it.. So i stopped near some houses, and luckily, one of the guys was home, who happened to have the allen key that i needed.. and i kid you not.. he's a small engine mechanic.. that has his own motorized bike!
My bike and the seat spring in question. It's in the middle of some upgrades ATM.
photos.app.goo.gl/7X1BJcPRpyt4VXei8
Another fantastic test! Thanks for the effort and time you put in on each test!
Thank you very much for the positive comment!
As a self employed mechanic and I thank you very much due to my resources it limits me to comparative online forms and trial by error so thanks for all you do while being a professional trusted source
Thank you!
You let us to save a lot of money thanks
Thank you!
hello Project Farm...today i did something awesome...i poured gunpowder in a carb of a weedwhacker engine and it went off...after dissasembly i saw that connceting rod ends were kissing and crank case was fracture....id like to see what would it do on ayour engines :D its a very good video idea
Have you tried 5 second super glue as a thread lock before???
@Dustin McDonald
Super glue doesn't respond well to heat, so it have to be in a non-heated environment - aka not an engine or something similar.
J Rand worth a try just to muck around though
Everytime I find one of these videos, I just bought 10 gallons of the losing product.
I used HighHeat JB Weld when was doing a spark plug insert on my Ford F250. It did the job. So far no problem at all. Thanks for an interesting video
You are welcome!
Just another suggestion, try running an engine on load with flushing oil added to the normal oil. With a before and after lubricity test that would be interesting to see how much the oil breaks down. Nice one Keep them coming!!!
Great suggestion! Thank you!
How well does super glue work as a threadlocker?
Great video idea--thank you!
the great gradz if it doesn't get hot or wet super glue isnt too bad of a locker lol
Jay H Water actually hardens cyanoacrylate.
Water makes it cure instantly, but the bonding and strength are poor.
the great gradz super glue is a perfect thread locker on plastic, I used it all the time on my rc cars, if I had a screw strip out and didn't have time to replace the part before the next race, or if it was in a place where I had one keep backing out.
Thanks for another great vid. Have a 30 year old bottle of red loctite in my garage. The door my grandkids go in & out of what seems like 50 times a day doorknob kept coming loose so I applied the old loctite it's on it about 2 years ago. Never came loose after that.
You have earned my thumbs up for the great effort and professionalism
Great video .. thank you
Thank you very much!
Can you test just super glue on the thread as a “cheap” alternate to threadlock
Thanks for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm super glue, the original Tennessee threadlocker. In all seriousness, for whatever reason applying oil to threads reduces the necessary torque for a given application and that has always confused me, a video testing and/or discussing that would be incredibly interesting to me.
James Mulvey Ok, so the ultimate goal of any threaded joint is to apply a clamping load. The way the nut “climbs” the threads and then bottoms out provides this force.
When the nut bottoms out but is still forced to turn, the bolt is stretched. The interference between the nut and the stretched bolt creates friction.
Lubricating the threads and the area under the nut therefore reduces this friction, which gives you a higher “conversion factor” between torque and clamp load. Therefore, for the same clamp load, you need less torque. Make sure you know whether the torque rating is for a dry or lubed fastener.
Well this certainly opened my eyes on red threadlockers. I don't have any experience with them, but they were always made out to be so permanent that I never wanted to use them. Thanks for this demonstration.
You are welcome!
would super glue work as a thread lock that is a good question
This is a great question. I'll have to put together a video test on this.
i try to hold a nut from a guitar jack connector with regular Krazyglue and it work well !
@@jerremmDon't be a jerk
How about which two-part epoxy works the best?
Thank you for this recommendation!. I tested some 2-part epoxies in the past, but I have more that I plan to test. Thanks again!
Hmm, not sure how I missed that one, gotta go back and check now
There are different types of two-part epoxies for different applications. He'd need to find comparable products from various brands for each application type. That would get insanely expensive very quickly. Some of those 2-part epoxies run into the hundreds of dollars per tube and require special applicator "guns" and mixing tubes.
Been using blue (small fasteners), green (wick n’ lock 4 applying AFTER assembly), red (for stuff you never want to come apart- heat included) Loctite on my Triumph 650 dragbike/chopper since the 80’s, and never had a fastener get loose. (Chick on the p-pad is a different matter...) When I hit tach redline quartz halogen filament blew every time, unless bulb was not illuminated... (even rubber flex mounted). Thanx for your time, thought, and effort doing these entertaining vids! God Bless You , brother! dog, out...
Thank you for the feedback
would be nice to see comparation of brake pads. May be a big project, but for sure will resolve a lot questions.
Something like ATE, Brembo, TRW, some OEM pads etc
Great suggestion! Thank you
@@ProjectFarm Thank you for all informations which you provides us. Between few brake pads, put some normal and ceramic pads also. For example: Brembo, TRW, OEM, ATE, ATE CERAMIC (would be nice to see from one pads maker normal and ceramic basis).
Thank you for videos.
@@4chankrozb You forgot about Ferodo. :)
@@Damianos980 Ferodo is in that ETC :)))
See what cleans an engine more or damages
Add one of below to empty oil pan
diesel
Heating oil
2 stroke
Gearbox oil
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Just a trivia note ; my Harley manual calls for various thread locker/sealant applications and it's ALWAYS Loctite regardless of strength etc. I realize this information may indicate a deal between the two companies and not necessarily quality. However, I follow the Harley manual to the letter whenever I work on my bike. Several different applications require different Loctite colors/numbers depending on the fastener.
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What will happen if you put charcoal, food coloring in gas tank for results of getting colored smoke !?
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Sounds like a fun idea.
جرح FM 👍👍👍goodidea
جرح FM Smoke, even colored smoke is made by a chemical reaction, not a colored stain.
When I fed my pressure washer some dry grass clippings it spit sparks out too.
So does speedy dry ;)
Which epoxy paint is best in the following categories;abrasion resistance, shock load resistance, impact resistance, and any other categories that anyone has to add to them. Thank you.
Thank you for the video idea!
I have 1 critique, or maybe suggestion....MORE VIDEOS!!!
Your videos are direct, to the point, no B.S., and getting better every single time. Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much!
Really glad you had an old oven at 6:23... Don't want you to get on the Mrs. bad side for our sake!
LOL! I would be in serious trouble if I used her oven!
Another great video, thank you for your efforts! :)
Here's an idea... you've done a few videos on gasoline engines running on different fuel sources, how about a diesel engine running on a variety of fuels like vegetable oil, used engine oil, etc..?
This is a great suggestion. I just acquired a small diesel generator, which I plan to use for video testing.
I’m addicted to your videos, even the ones that don't really concern me. I feel like I can always make an informed decision from your tests because you are so trustworthy. Keep up the fantastic work.
Thank you for the positive comments!
Chrisfix should leave a comment here.
He's got a great channel!
Lol I learned about thread locker from Chris Fix
Clean an engine with diesel in the crankcase or a compare seafoame mixed :)
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I have and still do this all the time in my engine. Empty the oil fill with diesel and run for 15 minutes once a year to clean out the carbon.
I agree test it with ATF and diesel.
Also kerosene as well. I've been cleaning engines with kerosene all my life but I wonder if other products would work better.
You can tell your take pride in this type of stuff. The way you take all variables out like changing the gloves each time clwamingt he bolts and stuff ect. One reason I like your videos. Keep up the good work.👍
I appreciate that! Thanks, will do!
Never sell out. I don't know maybe someday. Please consider using an introduction. What is your name? Thanks
I don't ever plan to sell out. Quality of life is more important than money and quality of life normally declines with sponsorship deals. Thanks again, Todd
@@ProjectFarm We all thank you for this. You do amazing work!
I'd like to have seen a fairly standard nail polish in this test as my other half never uses the last drops.
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Brilliant!!
If you use glitter nail-polish on screws and photograph them with a macro it makes a very good system to know if they have been tampered with as the glitter pattern is near impossible to reproduce.
Also I love project farm . We (all of america) need you brother. You do the things we need. Love you brother. Greg
Thanks!
Great video! You put a lot of time into these, I appreciate it.
Thank you!
MAN your videos are great don't worry about it so much
I absolutely love your videos. It is so nice to get an unbiased opinion on all of these products that you test for us. It certainly gives us a lot of peace of mind when buying certain brand products!
Thank you!
You should try using vacuum pump oil as oil in a motor’s crankcase
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How is glycol based coolants vs water, vs water with glycol additive for difference in performance in cooling?
This is a great video suggestion--thank you!
water wetter or engine ice
The results would be application specific. In some applications, purified water shows the best performance. In other applications, the water boils too quickly. It's a good test idea, just keep those 2 things in mind if he does the testing.
Well.... thank you very much. After having stumbled across you channel... I have been doing nothing but binge watching them. So much time and effort goes into each one, as well as yielding useful information and results. You've ruined youtube for me.
Thank you
I want to see you free up one of the engines you self destructed
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He did that a couple of weeks ago.
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Oh I didn’t see that one
Always a thumbs up. :-)
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Project Farm My latest video you'll really enjoy. :-)
I'm going to pose the same question as others. Is mere inch lbs enough to make the thread lock effective? Test method:
Apply threadlock to oversized nut and washer combo, tighten bolt a to 10lbft next one 20 next 30..... Let cure. When removing, the strength of the threadlock is the reading of the torque meter-tourque spec applied. Keep up the awesome videos!
Thank you for the video idea!
Could you do a comparison video on different brands of spray on lubricants/penetrating fluids , such as PB Blaster, Fluid Film, WD-40 etc
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I'd love to see him come up with a method for determining which actually works best.
Excellent as always. Man these companies must live in fear of your tests..;-)
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I love what your doing with the channel. The format is well edited and I thoroughly appreciate how much time these videos take to put together. Your channel is a great example of new content that just wouldnt be possible on a big cable network. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Use transmission fluid in the crankcase of a small engine
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It would probably work okay, especially the old Type F as it’s pretty much a red 20 weight oil if I recall.
Trans oil would work fine. It's just 20w base oil with a lot of additives. Just wouldn't be able to stand up for a long time.
I use tranny fuild in my 350 banshee going on 12 years now.
Hi can you see if a engine will work with hydrolic fluid as a lubricant and if it would run as a fuel too
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I am addicted to this channel more than anyone else's. Great ideas, interesting methods, and overall a great channel.
Thank you!
It's amazing how involved he is with his viewers. It seems like he replies to every single comment on his videos. Keep it up man 👍
Thank you very much! I really enjoy the interaction and it helps me improve the content for everyone.
If you turned the oven off before putting the metal into it then the testing material never reached 300°F.
He just turned it on again man..
One point for observation.
Suggestions on solvents that make a difference. When cleaning for adhesive purposes use either (or starting fluid) because brake cleaner will leave a residue. I learned this thru Cummins because of the ISX 15 liter engines cam gears are held in place with a bearing retainer compound. Instructions specifically say not to use brake cleaner. This may give you different results. But I liked the video and was informative!
Thank you!
Hey can you test the 3M boat sealants like 3M 5200 and 4200 ? They're supposed to be crazy strong you can also compare them to others !
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Oh yeah, the various fiberglass resins would be excellent.
They do need a really long cure time, but they are extremely strong
TheSuraj03 3M has a 24 hour cure in their group as well !
Project Farm Anytime ! I love this channel 😁 very informative !
Red thread locker is meant to be taken off by heat.
any threadlocker is
What are you talking about? This test was about testing how well each product performed. If you can undo a nut or bolt without having to heat it up, then it's fine to do so. Some application, such as going into aluminium, will destroy the threads if not heated up when removing. However, for the test this guy was doing, he wouldn't have heated it up as it would've defeated the while purpose of the test.
@@dan8t669 that's wrong too
Thanks for this video. Always a pleasure to watch these videos as I like to buy the best product available, as most of us do. Interestingly, I used this video to decide on a thread-locker for an RC project. A 150MPH capable 1/6 scale Formula 1 inspired radio controlled car. I kept having problems with the brushless motor coming loose from the motor mount due to the extreme vibrations with normal temps around 180f after a run, blue medium strength loctite was not enough even after careful application and cleaning of threads, so I will be picking up either red JB Weld or Permatex threadlocker, copper crush washers, and will be ultrasonic cleaning the bolts/mounts with dish soap and carb cleaner before mounting with red loctite. Good luck to future me trying to undo that setup, but at least it won't come loose again. Thanks again.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
When you see your thread locker fail and remember it's holding over 1000hp machine together :(
That's a bad day for sure!
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Great vid
Thank you!
Love your channel. My favorite parts are when you say, “We’re gonna test that” for marketing claims. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
the best threadlocker. some tack welds LOL
That'll hold it!
Mix them all together!
Thank you for this recommendation!
I have used Loctite 263 with great results. I use than one drop and have not had any issues. 263 also works on bolts with an oil film from the factory with no issues.
Thanks for the feedback.
Try running a lawn mower engine off of wood smoke.
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"Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Papa John's."
lol. Thank you
Everyone of your tests are well thought out. Absolutely the best. I buy products based on your fair and impartial test results. Triple thumbs up!! 👍👍👍
Thank you!
Honestly, I stumbled upon this channel on accident when I was looking at different oils and I’m becoming more and more of a fan. Honestly I’d like to see if Evans waterless coolant could be used as engine oil. It doesn’t boil and dissipates heat well and I believe since it is “waterless” it is probably oil based. Keep doing what you’re doing I really enjoy watching.
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permatex and JB have always been my go to, glad to see they are good "all rounders"
Solid testing. the numbers don't lie.
you're answering life's important questions. thank you for always providing the solid info!
Thank you!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I literally had to go to the store at some point in the future to get thread locker for a bolt to fix the power assist on my push mower. This totally helped me to choose the right thread locker for my application. Thank you!
Thank you!
Great video. Very scientific and precise. Especially liked that you changed gloves between product application, and used an oven to ensure even heating. Only one complaint - NO CONTROL! A control set with no thread locker applied would be a good reference. Other than that, great video and great process.
Great constructive feedback. Thank you!
OMG. I was looking into adding threadlocker on my wheel adapter. Thanks for making videos like this!!! Deeply, deeply appreciate this!!! So glad I am already a patreon for your channel!
You are welcome! Thank you for being a Patreon which is a great help and encouragement!
I have used Permatex RTV as a threadlocker for years. Doesn’t vibrate loose and is easily loosened/removed
Dear Project Farm.
Thank you so very much. All your work, and the choice to stay independent, I salute you. My health is not the best, so watching you gives me hope and joy, because I have wanted to do many of the things you do.
So, I have given a lot of thought to a project I would like to see. I am aware that this is not really your area, or cup of tea, but if anyone could do it, it would be you.
I want to put a lawnmover engine on a bicycle, close to the style of Oliver Motorized. I would like to see 1 how high compression ratio can you get on a lawnmover engine? 2 Is there anyway for you to measure the difference in power-output? A) Kw, B) Rpm? And lastly 3, Will this be sustainable? Will the drawstring be able to handle it, will the engine overheat? If it can be done, I would very much like to do it, but if there is a close to insignificant gain, versus the risk of the engine failing, that would not be good.
Many regards and I wish you health and happiness!
Alicia Antoniadis,
Sweden.
Hi Alicia, Thank you very much for the video ideas! I hope your health and happiness too. Thanks again!
I just recently discovered this channel and it's now one of my favorite channels. Great work!
Welcome aboard! Thank You!
Love this channel, every time I need something for my workshop I check Project Farm first! I don’t know what I’d do without you now!!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Your home built contraptions, for testing purposes only, always make me smile. They’re simple and perfectly functional. Thanks for all the great product comparisons. I always use your tests to determine what to buy.
Can you test fuel filter brands? Oil filters? Car batteries? My high strung Honda S2000 engine requires an OEM filter....unless there are alternatives to a Honda oil filter. (?)
Thanks for the video ideas and thanks for the positive comment too!
This is a comment for a old video . Keep these videos . They are needed. Greg
Thanks, will do!
JB weld Quick Set. Best on the market. 6 hour drying Time. Awesome 👍
Thanks for the feedback.
Channels like this are why I love youtube.
Thank you for all your hard work and the attention to detail you dedicate to each and every one of your vids. You are one of my most favorite review and analysis channels. Simply awesome!
Thank you
The red thread lock was also used as a sealant on 5 cylinder Volvo engines. The cylinder head and cam cover were machined, so that they mated up tight together, and it didn't need a thick gasket to seal them. So, they used a liquid that would become a solid, in an anaerobic environment, like when to pieces are clamped tightly together. It makes for a great seal, but a tough to separate one, as well.
Great information. Thank you
thanks for doing all this stuff. I hope people can watch your videos for years to come.
Thank you very much!
Guess ProSeal covers all my needs! Thanks a million!
For no load, I have had outstanding luck with JB Weld metal repair (yes, the black and white old stuff) using a small dot. The size of the dot depends on the diameter of the threads; toothpick drop to almost a BB on huge threads. Yes it releases, a global of it will not; steel to steel only. I have also been curious about the different types of two part epoxies and the two part modeling clay-like repair things. Kinda like tensile, torque, and leverage. Maybe this will help fire a few ideas for you and others.
Take care from Oklahoma,
Mike and Vee
Thank you for the tip on using JB Weld metal repair!
Tac weld is the best locktite 😂 been following your channel for a while now, I really appreciate your strategic and honest approach to testing products. Keep up the good work man. God bless.
lol. Great point! Thank you!!
You should do a video with thread lockers/sealants and diesel fuel. Diesel is notoriously hard to seal with NPT fittings. It would be neat to see if the regular thread lockers can seal it or if a person really needs the ‘special formulas’ that cost more. Thread sealing tapes might be good to throw into the mix as well. Also perhaps the effect of each thread sealant directly applied on several material types of o-rings would be interesting to see what the resulting damage looks like. Great channel! Keep up the good work!
Thank you for this recommendation!