Berry Kercheval said on the Triumphs list: 271(tm) is obsolete, according to the "Loctite User's Guide" I got at the bearing shop while picking up bearings for my airplane's nose gear. 262 replaces it. They recommend Primer N first, and to use 277 if it's over 1" diameter. Here is a table from page 8, Loctite Threadlocker Quick Selector Use Strength Product Color ------------------------------------------------- Small screws Low 222 Purple nuts & bolts Med 242(tm) or 243 Blue Pre-Assembled Med 290 Green Nuts & Bolts High 262 Red Studs (<1") High 262 Red Studs (>1") High 277 Red They also list a large variety of stuff for restoring stripped threads, sealing pipe fittings, gaskets, setting keys, rustproofing and so on. Not to sound like a Loctite ad, but you can call 800 323 5106 for "product availability, technical information and material safety data sheets". THe brocure I have is "LT-1475". ("Preassembled" means locking adjusting screws in place, and the like) --berry Berry Kercheval :: Xerox Palo Alto Research Center