Re: Bolts: To grease or not to grease?
Posted: 09 Sep 2013, 19:54
Nowt worse than newbies coming in dry...oops wrong forum... 
lsidir wrote:I have read in so many different forums long discussions about whether or not grease effects the torque readings. Maybe we should send it to mythbusters to investigate it:)
Then stop reading! You have your answer here! It wont affect your torque readings.
On a bolt that needs 60 ft/lbs
60 ft /lbs on a rusty bolt = 60 ft/lbs ..................... but the bolt might not be tight
60 ft/lbs on a new bolt = 60 ft/lbs ....................... the bolt will be tight
60 ft /lbs on a new greased up bolt = 60 ft/lbs ...... you might shear the bolt
Its the clamping force!