Correct, clean and dry threads. Galling of the threads affects the values as well. An example, extremely critical torque values (also clean and dry) extend to engine head bolts and if studs and nuts are used. Lube of any kind could cause values to change either a little or a lot.
Bill Dakin S/V Tapestry C&C 25-2 On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 3:20 PM, schiller via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > The torques listed are for clean, dry threads. If you lubricate the > threads, reduce the torque by 10%. > > > -- ____________________ Bill Dakin
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