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techtalk:ref:tools025 [2020/05/23 23:59]
hippysmack [Torque Wrench Maintenance]
techtalk:ref:tools025 [2020/09/05 05:25]
hippysmack [A Word on Torque and Re-using Bolts]
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     * Sometimes (snug up to “firm plus a little more”) ((IronMick)) goes a long way.  ​     * Sometimes (snug up to “firm plus a little more”) ((IronMick)) goes a long way.  ​
  
 +One of these bolts was broken off in a rocker box. The others were damaged but not broken. \\
 +Any time you have any amount of thread damage or bolt stretch, replace the bolts. \\
 +\\
 +{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​broken_bolts_by_jeeperjay.jpeg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by JeeperJay of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1210515&​highlight=rocker+box+bolts&​page=2)) \\
 ====== Torque Range ====== ====== Torque Range ======
  
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   * These are only generalized specs that do not take into account the difference in steel and aluminum threading. See your FSM or instruction manual for specific torque values per application.   * These are only generalized specs that do not take into account the difference in steel and aluminum threading. See your FSM or instruction manual for specific torque values per application.
  
 +|  **Steel Fasteners** ​ |||||||||||
 ^Size/​Grade^1/​4"​^5/​16"​^3/​8"​^7/​16"​^1/​2"​^9/​16"​^5/​8"​^3/​4"​^7/​8"​^1"​^ ^Size/​Grade^1/​4"​^5/​16"​^3/​8"​^7/​16"​^1/​2"​^9/​16"​^5/​8"​^3/​4"​^7/​8"​^1"​^
 |SAE 2|6|12|20|32|47|69|96|155|206|310((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))| |SAE 2|6|12|20|32|47|69|96|155|206|310((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))|
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 |SAE 7|13|25|44|71|110|154|215|360|570|840((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))| |SAE 7|13|25|44|71|110|154|215|360|570|840((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))|
 |SAE 8|14|29|47|78|119|169|230|380|600|700((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))| |SAE 8|14|29|47|78|119|169|230|380|600|700((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))|
 +\\
  
 +**The following torque values (from engineersedge.com) are suggested maximums based upon actual lab testing on clean and dry or near dry fasteners**. ((https://​www.engineersedge.com/​material_science/​torque_values_stainless_steel_13353.htm)) \\ 
 +For other friction conditions, significant modifications may be required. \\
  
 +The following chart is a reprint from this site. \\
 +
 +|  **Torque Values for Stainless Steel and Nonferrous Fasteners (inch series)** ​ |||||||
 +^Bolt Size^18-8 Stainless Steel \\ Torque in-lbs^316 Stainless Steel \\ Torque in-lbs^Silicon Bronze \\ Torque in-lbs^Monel \\ Torque in-lbs^Brass \\ Torque in-lbs^2024-T4 Aluminum \\ Torque in-lbs^
 +|4-40|5.2|5.5|4.8|5.3|4.3|2.9|
 +|4-48|6.6|6.9|6.1|6.7|5.4|3.6|
 +|5-40|7.7|8.1|7.1|7.8|6.3|4.2|
 +|5-44|9.4|9.8|8.7|9.6|7.7|5.1|
 +|6-32|9.6|10.1|8.9|9.8|7.9|5.3|
 +|6-40|12.1|12.7|11.2|12.3|9.9|6.6|
 +|8-32|19.8|20.7|18.4|20.2|16.2|10.8|
 +|8-36|22|23|20.4|22.4|18.0|12.0|
 +|10-24|22.8|23.8|21.2|25.9|18.6|13.8|
 +|10-32|31.7|33.1|29.3|34.9|25.9|19.2|
 +|1/​4-20|75.2|78.8|68.8|85.3|61.5|45.6|
 +|1/​4-28|94|99|87|106|77|57|
 +|5/​16-18|132|138|123|149|107|80|
 +|5/​16-24|142|147|131|160|116|86|
 +|3/​8-16|236|247|219|266|192|143|
 +|3/​8-24|259|271|240|294|212|157|
 +|7/​16-14|376|393|349|427|317|228|
 +|7/​16-20|400|418|371|451|327|242|
 +^Bolt Size^18-8 Stainless Steel \\ Torque ft-lbs^316 Stainless Steel \\ Torque ft-lbs^Silicon Bronze \\ Torque ft-lbs^Monel \\ Torque ft-lbs^Brass \\ Torque ft-lbs^2024-T4 Aluminum \\ Torque ft-lbs^
 +|1/​2-13|43|45|40|48.7|35.2|26|
 +|1/​2-20|45|47|42|51|37|27|
 +|9/​16-12|56|59|53|65|47|34|
 +|9/​16-18|62|65|58|71|51|38|
 +|5/​8-11|92|96|86|111|76|60|
 +|5/​8-18|103|108|96|123|85|67|
 +|3/​4-10|127|131|118|153|104|82|
 +|3/​4-16|124|129|115|149|102|80|
 +|7/​8-9|194|202|178|231|159|124|
 +|7/​8-14|193|201|177|230|158|124|
 +|1 - 8|286|299|265|344|235|184|
 +|1 - 14|259|270|240|311|212|166|
  
 ===== Wet Torque Value Chart for Lubed Threads From Allied Systems ===== ===== Wet Torque Value Chart for Lubed Threads From Allied Systems =====