Torque and anti-sieze

[Steve Stegmann <stegmann@domain.elided>]

I was just fussing with this the other day.  Machinerys Handbook has 
formulae to compute the correct torque on bolts.  It includes 
adjusting factors for type of coating, lubrication, and plating.

The IH torque values in the engine section of the shop manual are for 
nuts and bolts lubricated with engine oil.  More commonly, they are given 
for new, clean, dry threads.  Thats why the torque values are so low on 
many bolts.

Steve

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