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Posted by Jim (12.111.49.67) on November 11, 2002 at 16:57:11:

Looking at the bolt torque calculator, no length of engagement is considered. Isn't that critical?

The torque given for a 10-32 in aluminum is 13.8 in/lb, but at what length? Is the bolt considered to be aluminum too, in that calculator?

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: Looking at the bolt torque calculator, no length of engagement is considered. Isn't that critical? : The torque given for a 10-32 in aluminum is 13.8 in/lb, but at what length? Is the bolt considered to be aluminum too, in that calculator?

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