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Old 06-12-2017, 05:48 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by mjk3888 View Post
Interesting. I've never heard of that before.
https://www.fastenal.com/en/83/torque-calculator

If you check lubricated bolts have lower torque specs(by 25%). It has to do with less friction on the threads. The torque wrench reads the resultant of everything the bolt touches which a lot has to do with this friction. So if you apply lubricant the resultant torque to achieve proper preload is reduced.
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