Torque coverting need help
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lyons IL
Torque coverting need help
Am I correct n converting lb. in. into lbs for a torque wrench as follows:
If item calls for 100 lb.in. I would set my torque wrench at approx 8.33 lbs torque .
Or 12 lbs. in. = 1 lb. torque????? :confused: :confused: :seeya :chevy
If item calls for 100 lb.in. I would set my torque wrench at approx 8.33 lbs torque .
Or 12 lbs. in. = 1 lb. torque????? :confused: :confused: :seeya :chevy
Safety Car
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From: Waterford Mi
Re: Torque coverting need help (John D.)
That is correct however I would not suggest using a ft/lb wrench for something less than 20 ft/lbs if you are using the click type. It is to easy to over torque.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Torque coverting need help (John D.)
John D,
1 ft-lb does equal 12 inch-lb. However, sounds like the 100 in-lbs will be at the low end of your torque wrench range. Many torque wrenches are not very accurate at the low end (or high end) of their range. You might try to find a torque wrench especially made for low torque values.
1 ft-lb does equal 12 inch-lb. However, sounds like the 100 in-lbs will be at the low end of your torque wrench range. Many torque wrenches are not very accurate at the low end (or high end) of their range. You might try to find a torque wrench especially made for low torque values.
