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Re: Torque Hell

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Subject: Re: Torque Hell
From: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 13:57:15 -0400
SAE specifies that all torques are given for clean, lightly lubricated
threads.  

Dry torque gives false readings due to galling of the thread metal.

A copper based anti-seize compound will lubricate on assembly, giving
very similar values to light lubrication.

>>> "Javier Vidaurre Ch." <vidaurre@rocketmail.com> 10/09/02 10:14AM
>>>
A)  ...with the threads dry and no oil?
B)  ...with a light oil?
C)  ...with a copper based anti-seize compound?
D)  ...with crazy glue?

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