The standard torque values are clean and dry. Some applications specify
oiled, if they don't then they should be dry. The difference is a 25-30%
reduction in torque values if you oil them - unless of course it is
specifically stated to oil them in which case they have already taken it
into account. I have never seen a workshop manual which states that all
torque values are for oiled threads, so I'd appreciate it if you could send
me a reverence.
I believe the original question was about big end rod bolts and I believe
(without looking) the torque is specified as oiled.
The 1x2 is a vanity call, 1x2 and 2x1 calls disappeared here in the south a
long, long time ago. Previously I was N8KTZ and KQ4NO.
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Stephen West-Fisher
N4IK
From: Charley & Peggy Robinson [mailto:ccrobins@ktc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1:46 PM
To: Stephen West-Fisher
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mgs] loctite question - (Mgs Digest, Vol 68, Issue 5)
Dunno where you got your experience :-) but every auto repair
manual I've read specified clean, lightly oiled bolt threads, with the
usual exception being spark plugs because they're pre-lubricated.
BTW; how did you luck into that 1x2 call sign?
DE af5ao
On 1/9/2013 9:41 AM, Stephen West-Fisher wrote:
I'm not sure of the original premise, my experience is that torque specs are
given as dry clean threads unless stated otherwise. The addition of Loctite
or lubricant requires a reduction in torque or the fastener will be
over-stressed.
--
Stephen West-Fisher
N4IK
-----Original Message-----
From: mgs-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Clayton Kirkwood
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 10:28 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mgs] loctite question - (Mgs Digest, Vol 68, Issue 5)
But can oiled threads be locked with loctite.
Clayton
-----Original Message-----
From: mgs-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of PaulHunt73
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 12:39 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mgs] loctite question - (Mgs Digest, Vol 68, Issue 5)
Torque specs are usually given for oiled threads.
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