Handle Keeps Coming Loose - Harman Mark II

Handle Keeps Coming Loose - Harman Mark II

PostBy: MountainPreacher On: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:00 pm

Gentlemen:

What do you recommend to keep the loading door handle screw in as it keeps coming loose on my Harman Mark II? I have tightened it several times and it keeps loosening itself ???
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Re: Handle Keeps Coming Loose - Harman Mark II

PostBy: SJ Coal On: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:08 pm

Not to advertise but, I would try Loctite Threadlocker 272 - Red. I believe it is rated for high temp applications. It should be available at most automotive stores.
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Re: Handle Keeps Coming Loose - Harman Mark II

PostBy: coaledsweat On: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:14 pm

I would try a jam nut first.
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Re: Handle Keeps Coming Loose - Harman Mark II

PostBy: CapeCoaler On: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:33 pm

You do have the nut between the handle and the door casting, right? If the bolt is over-tightened it will back the bolt out.
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Re: Handle Keeps Coming Loose - Harman Mark II

PostBy: MountainPreacher On: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:34 pm

CapeCoaler wrote:You do have the nut between the handle and the door casting, right? If the bolt is over-tightened it will back the bolt out.

Hey, yes I do. I didn't realize that nut was separate from the bolt! OK, thank you so much, I will check that out and it should take care of the problem!
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