Torque settings

[Jim7]

I am familiar with NM (Newton Metres) but what does the small (da) in front of the NM mean? I've never come across this before.

[addo]

decaNewton-metres. 1daNm is 10Nm

[evdama]

Veering off topic (like four flat tyres on a muddy track-name the group who quoted that one?? tudy: if you have molyslip or copaslip or to a lesser degree oil or grease on the threads the wrench will deliver a different torque to what it has been set to.cratch:
Snap! :eek:
Awwfck! :brickwall:

[taxi]

Van Halen, I think done a cover version but I am sure it was originally sang by The Banana Splits :lol:

[evdama]

Nope
Ecosse- nul point

[taxi]

Nope
Ecosse- nul point

Just kidding- ZZ Top

[andy-womble]

How many times do I need to tell you !!!!!

"Tighten the thread until it strips then back off half-a-turn" (Old NCB fitters mantra)

AND

If you should have the misfortune to snap a bolt and want to remain blameless rub a bit of dirt and grease around the broken area to make it look like an old wound.......

{The ideas and opinions expressed herein are the rantings of a madman, do not try this at home kids} :whistle::whistle::whistle: