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• Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500

  Mike S · Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:09:52 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

  At 07:02 PM 8/26/2009, Mike S wrote... >one can convert torque to HP with the formula RPM x Torque x 5252...

• Re: how to get 360ft-lbs torque?

  Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne · Sat, 13 Feb 1999 21:59:12 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

  >Does anyone know of any way to torque axle nuts to the torque specified >without driving to a garage that has a 4-foot...

• Re: Some Comments on the Torque Wrench Discussion

  westydriver · Mon, 14 Oct 2002 22:29:33 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

  just another add on. > The debate over the merits of clicker vs beam torque wrenches moves me > to a > few comments. In my experience...

• Re: Torque Wrench

  Doktor Tim · Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:11:50 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

  At 09:53 AM 10/05/2002, you wrote: >Mechanics develop what some jokingly call "torque arm" after some months >of using a torque...

• Wheel Torque

  Tom Boldway · Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:48:29 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

  ...Another thing - torque up to final torque slowly using a criss-cross pattern, don't just take the first nut and torque it all...

• Re: Torque wrench use

  John Rodgers · Sun, 7 Nov 2004 11:30:24 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

  Dennis, for many applications you are probably right, but for many there are also specified torque values. If a torque value is specified, then...

• how to get 360ft-lbs torque?

  Gary E Thaxter · Sat, 13 Feb 1999 15:24:48 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

  Does anyone know of any way to torque axle nuts to the torque specified without driving to a garage that has a 4-foot...

• Re: Manual Steering: How to Torque Inner Tie Rod End? (searched)

  David Beierl · Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:23:29 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

  At 12:25 PM 4/16/2011, neil n wrote: >How does one torque the big inner "nut" to rack? I imagine most go...

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• Torque

  Rotational force that causes an object to turn

• Torque converter

  A device that multiplies the torque of the engine

• Torque Converter Slip

  The loss of energy in a torque converter due to slippage

• Engine Drag Torque Control

  Prevents driven wheels from locking on slippery surfaces under engine braking

• Hill Start Assist

  Function governing starting torque to prevent rolling backwards

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• Torque multiplier adapter for Vanagon 46mm axle nut (cut from wheel)

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