Connecting rod cap security

[skanders01]

I am having problems breaking off the tabs of the lockplates meant to secure the connecting rod cap screws. I searched for replacements and they are $10 a piece and I need 12! Could I accomplish the intended task with the application of a Loctite product instead? Or a regular lockwasher? Or does anyone have any for sale for a more reasonable price?

Thanks,

Kyle Anderson
Trempeleau, WI
skanders@triwest.net
920-764-0501

[dan-in-tn]

Somebody in the club makes them and his don’t fracture so easily. I bought 20 from him and like his better than OEM. Can’t remember who it was. Put an ad out in "Members Classifieds". He should answer. I oil my rod bolts for torquing purposes so Loctite doesn’t do much good. Don’t like it in that application anyway.

Dan in TN

[wedgie]

1946zephyr is the guy

[dan-in-tn]

Thanks Wedgie!

Dan in TN

[Mumbles]

The trick is not to fold the tabs wide open. If you can open them just a bit, enough for the screw to turn with a large screwdriver, you can use them again.

Thanks for reminding me about Zeph’s locks. They are good quality for a fair price and I will use them again! 😀

[oltimer]

I took Zeph up on his offer when he 1st started making them years back. No question; they are the finest ones made out there.

[skanders01]

I tried to PM 1946 Zephyr a while ago, but got no reply. Is there a better way to reach this gentleman? Still need some cap screw locks.

Thanks,

Kyle Anderson
Trempeleau, WI
skanders@triwest.net
920-764-0501

[frankr]

I sent him an email on your behalf.

[frankr]

Update: Well, the email address that I have for him doesn’t work. Sorry.

[PugetSoundBoater]

I will look for his phone # ,he lives west of Portland ,Or .bought a couple sportsman from him. May have his # in my notes . Jim

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