TM-9-2320-361-24-2
2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 2 OF 2
AUGUST 2006
TM-9-2320-361-24-2 - Page 1111 of 1144
TM 9-2320-361-24-2
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TORQUE LIMITS (Contd)
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CONVERSION FORMULA
Correct dial or scale readings are determined by the use of the following formula:
Correct
=
Required
÷
Length of torque wrench + Length of adapter
Reading
torque value
Length of torque wrench
NOTE
The length of the torque wrench is measured from the center of
the handle to the center of the drive. The length of the adapter is
measured from the center of the drive to the center of the wrench
In this example, the torque wrench measures 22 in. (55.9 cm) and the adapter is 3 in. (7.6 cm). The
required torque is 19 lb-ft (25.8 N
•
m).
Correct Reading
=
19 lb-ft (25.8 N
•
m)
÷
22 in. (55.9 cm) +3 in.
22 in. (55.9 cm)
Correct Reading
=
19 lb-ft (25.8 N
•
m)
÷
25 in. (63.5 cm)
22 in. (55.9 cm)
Correct Reading
=
19 lb-ft (25.8 N
•
m)
÷
1.14
Correct Reading
=
17 lb-ft (23.0 N
•
m)
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