Re: tightening bolts

Posted by Bill Smith on November 23, 2003 at 18:16:41 from (63.147.130.116):

In Reply to: tightening bolts posted by Jim on November 19, 2003 at 15:15:28:

As Rob stated, you should be able to find a chart someplace that will indicate torque specs for various sized bolts. Remember that a bolt that takes a 1/2 inch wrench is not a 1/2 inch bolt. Wrench size for the bolt refers to the head of the bolt and not the threaded shaft part of the bolt. So 1/2 inch bolt refers to the threaded part of the bolt and not the head which would likely be a couple sizes bigger like 5/8's or so. So when torqueing with a 5/8's the actual bolt size would more likely be 1/2. You can buy an el cheapo torque wrench for like $20.

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