Topic: torque value conversions

[01Thomas]

Hi
I'm installing HD cylinder studs on my CB750 and the value for tightening the studs into the crankcase is 17 to 18 ft-pounds. My click-type torque-wrench is calibrated in inch-pounds.

I grew up in a metric environment, sooo... am I correct in thinking 17 ft-pds = 204 inch-pounds?

[PeWe]

You'll find conversion calculators on Internet. I convert ft lbs to Nm.  ft lbs vs Nm  on Google
The studs only should be tightened with 8 ft lbs. Head on torque about 22 ft lbs.
I torqued about 28Nm as final torque with a new and calibrated wrench.
Do not torque too much. HD studs are rigid and can snap if you torque too much... I have done it

[flybox1]

12 inches in 1 foot

[01Thomas]

Hi Pewe

The instructions which came with the Kibblewhite HD studs clearly state "17 to 18 ft-lbs". Where does 8 ft-lbs come from?
See the attached PDF file.

regards
Thomas

You'll find conversion calculators on Internet. I convert ft lbs to Nm.  ft lbs vs Nm  on Google
The studs only should be tightened with 8 ft lbs. Head on torque about 22 ft lbs.
I torqued about 28Nm as final torque with a new and calibrated wrench.
Do not torque too much. HD studs are rigid and can snap if you torque too much... I have done it

[flybox1]

17-18ftlbs might remove your threads 
8ftlbs is standard for studs.

[01Thomas]

OK, I'll go with that. Thanks.