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Table 6-8 Compressor Torque Values
TORQUE RANGE
SIZE
TORQUE RANGE
USAGE
DIAMETER THREADS
ft lb
mkg
USAGE
(inches)
PER INCH
ft-lb
mkg
1/16
27 (pipe)
8 -- 12
1.11 -- 1.66
Pipe Plug -- Crankshaft
1/8
20 (pipe)
6 -- 10
0.83 -- 1.38
Oil Return Check Valve -- Crankcase
1/4
20 (pipe)
20 -- 25
2.77 -- 3.46
Pipe Plug -- Gauge Connection
1/4
20
10 -- 12
1.38 -- 1.66
Connecting Rod Capscrew
12 -- 15
1.66 -- 2.07
Baffle Plate -- Crankcase
1/4
28
12 -- 16
1.66 -- 2.21
Side Shield
1/4
28
6 -- 10
0.83 -- 1.38
Oil Pump Drive Segment
12 -- 16
1.66 -- 2.21
Unloader Valve
Cover Plate -- Plate End
16 -- 20
2.21 -- 2.77
Bearing Head
5/16
18
16 20
2.21 2.77
Terminal Block Cap Screws
5/16
18
20 30
2 77 4 15
Suction Valve
20 -- 30
2.77 -- 4.15
Discharge Valve
Pump End Bearing Head
3/8
16
40 -- 50
5.53 -- 6.92
Bottom Plate -- Crankcase Compressor Foot
3/8
16
40 50
5.53 6.92
Cylinder Head
7/16
14
55 -- 60
7.61 -- 8.30
Motor End Cover -- Crankcase
5/8
11
25 -- 30
3.46 -- 4.15
Crankshaft
5/8
18
60 -- 75
8.30 -- 10.37
Oil Bypass Plug -- Crankcase
#10
32
4 -- 6
0.55 -- 0.83
Oil Pump Drive Segment
1-1/2
18 NEF
35 -- 45
4.84 -- 6.22
Oil Level Sight Glass
NEF -- National Extra Fine
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