TM-9-2320-361-34
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34 - Page 729 of 764
TM 9-2320-361-34
APPENDIX E (Contd)
E-5. CONVERSION FORMULA
Corrected dial or scale readings are determined by the use of the following formula:
Corrected
reading
=
Example:
Required
Length of torque wrench + Length of adapter
torque value +
Length of torque wrench
NOW
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-fl (25.8 N.m)
Corrected
reading
Corrected
reading
Corrected
reading
Corrected
reading
19 Ib-ft (25.8 N.m) + 22 in. (55. 9 cm) + 3 in. (7.6 cm)
=
22 in. (55.9 cm)
19 lb-ft (25.8 N.m) + 25
(63. 5 m)
=
22in. (55.9 cm)
19 lb-ft (25.8 N.m) +
1.14
=
17 lb-ft (23.1 N.m)
=
E-4
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