If the keel bolts and nuts are stainless I'd use Tef Gel as a lubricant and lower the torque values 10% as Neil suggested.
"The function of Tef-Gel in eliminating seizing galling and friction welding of stainless steel, inconel, and other nickel alloys. Tef-Gel applied to both mating surfaces of nuts and bolts or threaded holes and bolts leaves a layer of 40% solid PTFE within the thread interface, which works as friction barrier. Tef-Gel, which contains 0% volatile solvents, will no evaporate, cold flow, or dry out, giving protection many years later when hardware must be dissembled." Available a West Marine, Jamestown Distributors and at the Binnacle: http://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=8658 Ken H. On 13 April 2017 at 18:24, Neil Schiller via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > Lower all torque values by 10% if using any lubricant. Most torque values > are for "clean and dry threads". > > Neil Schiller > 1970 Redwing 35, Hull #7 > (C&C 35, Mark I) > "Corsair" > > On 4/13/2017 10:18 AM, Eugene Fodor via CnC-List wrote: > > I'm planning on checking the torque on my keel bolts this week-end. My > boat is on the hard. I see the torque chart values on the C&C website, but > it doesn't indicate whether or not to lubricate the bolts and what to use > if you do lubricate. It's my understanding from a little research that the > torque value also change based on presence of lubrication. What do you all > think? > > Thanks, > > Gene > "Hawk" > C&C 29-2 > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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