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I checked the slop in the torque multiplier I used against my big 3/4" drive torquemeter because I was wondering if I was off on my gear train slop estimate when tightening the clamp ring since a wheel I finished was losing air. I was originally assuming 15% slop, which is what to assume with...
I'd think the torque spec would account for the resistance of the distorted nuts. I'm not sure how much a difference oil makes because I've read the labels on the anti-seize bottles and directions for things like engine head bolts saying that the torque spec doesn't need to be adjusted to...
I have the tire TM (TM-9-2610-200-14) dated 1 September 2000 and it has the same torque values as mentioned for the M939A1 series bolt-together rims:
The M35A3 trucks were built between 1995 and 1998, but maybe the rim design is older than that. It definitely seems less refined compared to...
That torque is a little over half what's specified for the M35A3 bolt-together rims! Why super singles for a 2-1/2 ton truck need so much more torque than a 5-ton I have no clue :unsure: And the A3 rims are limited to only 4000 lbs per wheel. Talk about an inefficient design compared to the...