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Old 01-07-2011, 04:19 PM
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Hey Guys

I pretty much make a living over tightening things! Has anyone ever printed a resource for torque specs on small engines like the 2 stroke glows I fly? Or should I most likely refer to a general spec for the size faster I'm tightening.

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Old 01-07-2011, 04:51 PM
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You should apply about 13 lbs/ft of torque on cylinder heads and about 11 lbs/ft of torque on backplates.
Hope this helps.
Old 01-07-2011, 05:09 PM
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You mean INCH / Pounds.....correct!?
Old 01-07-2011, 05:57 PM
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Here is a chart for the Tork-It, I use 5-7 for most backplates and common sense on head bolts. 4-40 head bolts get about 6, m4 get about 10, m3 about 7, etc.
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Old 01-07-2011, 06:24 PM
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I sure hope not. You will be looking for new parts of various metals!
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Tommy,

Consider that the weakest link is the aluminum female thread; so be gentle and only strong enough.
Never tight hot aluminum.

http://www.engineershandbook.com/Tables/torque3.htm

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