Hi Todd Mullins!!
>> BTW, when torquing ANY bolts on your BMC engine, etc., ALL torque
values
>> given are for LUBRICATED threads, NOT DRY.
> Thanks; I had been wondering lately.
>
> Does the specific lube matter? Is engine oil better than WD40, for
> instance?
My info shows engine oil. The only way to check is to do a stretch test
on a fastener using both WD 40, and engine oil. If the fastener
stretches the same amount using WD 40, then it's ok to use. If the
fastener doesn't stretch as much, then you either switch to engine oil,
or keep torquing until the fastener stretches enough, and note the
increased torque (not the best idea, IMHO).
TTUL8r, Kirk Cowen
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