[C320-list] Keel Bolts
Chris Burti
clburti at gmail.com
Tue Mar 28 14:47:10 PDT 2017
There is a different schedule for torquing dry threads and dressed threads- higher torque for dry. This might be the reason for multiple numbers - different answers for different questions.
Best Regards,
Chris Burti
> On Mar 28, 2017, at 4:19 PM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>
> You might want to investigate the technique you'll use just a bit. You may not get an accurate torque on the keel nuts unless you are dealing with clean threads and a nut that turns freely against a clean surface. Be sure it isn't frozen by loosening the target nut first and inspecting the threads and giving the threads a shot of drylube or Moly-kote or other anti-galling grease before going for the actual torque value. Then move on to the next. You don't want to risk galling the threads, so some lubrication might be important. BUT I DON'T KNOW for sure.
>
> These are my opinions, double check with someone who has a clue. 😊
> -Jeff Hare
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Morton
> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 1:43 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Keel Bolts
>
> I had a follow up the keel bolt information from Allan Field from March 24th. I contacted Catalina directly on the Keel Bolt torque. Catalina told me the bolts should be torqued to 100 ft lbs. I was wondering where the 235 ft lbs number came from?
>
> Best regards
>
> Bryan 1994#32
>
> "> Art - The Association, of which you are a member, has the torque
> wrench (250 pounds), appropriately sized keel bolt socket (1.5-inch,
> 6-point) and extension pieces available for loan through the toolbox
> program. The boat needs to be on the hard with at least 75% of the
> weight of the boat supported by the keel. The bolts get torqued to 235
> foot pounds. To access the program, log-on to the website and submit a
> request. You only pay the outbound and return shipping charges! - Allan
> Field"
>
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