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Mikejr

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Nm to lb/ft Conversion
« on: 06 March 2009, 12:32:52 »
Often see the torque figure of 8Nm mentioned when tightening cam covers etc.

Forgive my ignorance (being an oldie)  :( but is this equivalent to approx. 1.8 lbs/ft?

If not what is the equivalent?
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Re: Nm to lb/ft Conversion
« Reply #1 on: 06 March 2009, 13:24:48 »
8Nm = 5.9 lbs/ft

quite low i know as recently bought a new torque wrench for fitting cam cover gaskets:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200309474146&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:VRI

very helpfull guys even did next day delivery (on a Friday) for same delivery charge :y
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Re: Nm to lb/ft Conversion
« Reply #2 on: 06 March 2009, 19:09:58 »
Many thanks HerefordElite.  :y

Thought my 1.8 lbs/ft was too low as that's hardly finger tight. Guess I will also need to purchase a new torque wrench so thanks for the pointer as well.
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