Where can I get Optimoly MP3, Loctite 243 etc. Are there any Substitutes?
• Optimoly Grease: • Loctite: • Sealants: A General Useful Table http://www.mypage.tsn.cc/rdd/TT/contents/SNOTS/snots.html Optimoly Grease: Regarding Optimoly grease, generally for fitting seals you can just use a common automotive (motor oil compatible) grease. Alternatives & Feedback: • Moly 60 Paste (Honda) http://www.advancedmower.com/honda_outboards_paints_chemicals.htm Loctite I’d consider substituting 242 on the water pump drain bolt if it was well prepped and clean, but I’d be less comfortable subbing 242 for 243 on stressed engine parts. (I’m glad I have 243 on my CS sprocket.) 243 is available from NAPA as a stock item, or look in the Yellow Pages (or their website) for a distributor. Industrial suppliers will be more likely to have it in the 15cc size, but I’ve seen it in 5cc tubes also. The 15cc size should be good for hundreds of small bolts. Besides being more oil resistant 243 is considerably stronger than 242, as strong as available without requiring heat for removal. A
