endplate threadlock?

[paul d]

I've taken the gearbox endplate out of my gp150 to reshim the gearbox. The nuts and studs are all good but I was wondering does anybody use threadlock or nyloc nuts as a safety precaution when assembling?

[HxPaul]

I use spring washers and nuts without threadlock and torque to 10 to 12 LBS-FT.

[paul d]

Thanks HxPaul for the quick reply. This is the first time I've worked on a lambretta and I want to give it the best chance of working.

[storkfoot]

Use the correct NEW spring washers. Don't re-use the old ones, IMO. I had old ones come loose despite being torqued correctly.

[eden]

Use thread lock on the studs into the case but not on the nuts to the studs

[HxPaul]

Use thread lock on the studs into the case but not on the nuts to the studs

Good point,always use theadlock on studs into case,engine cover studs,endplate studs,cylinder barrel studs etc.

[paul d]

Thanks eden and storkfoot for the help. Threadlock and new spring washers ready.