Recommended Torque Tensions - Perkins 700 Series User Handbook Manual

Section 11
Specifications
Operation:

Recommended torque tensions

Most of the fasteners referred to in this manual have standard torque tensions which are shown in the
table below. Those fasteners that need special torque tensions are listed in separate table.
Procedures referred to in this manual will have the torque tensions (standard or special) shown in the
text and also listed in the table for special torque tensions.
Note:
The torque tensions that are shown in this manual apply to fasteners with threads lightly lubricated
with clean engine oil.
Standard torque tension for setscrews, studs and nuts
Thread size
M6 x 1,00
M8 x 1,25
M10 x 1,50
M12 x 1,75
M14 x 2,00
M16 x 2,00
Special torque tension for setscrews and nuts.
Crankshaft assembly
Setscrews, main bearings
Setscrews, pulley/ damper assembly
Cylinder block
Piston cooling valve, UC engines
Breather deflector, UC engines
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Torque tension - setscrews and nuts
Nm lbf ft kgf m
9 7 0,9
22 16 2,2
44 33 4,5
78 58 8,0
124 91 12,6
190 140 19,3
Description
Torque tension - studs (metal end)
Spanner size Nm
mm
8 5
10 11
13 18
15 25
18 -
21 -
Thread
size Nm
M14 147
M16 185
3/8 UNF 27
M18 18
700 Series
lbf kgf m
4 0,5
8 1,1
13 1,8
18 2,5
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Torque tension
lbf ft kgf m
108 15,0
136 18,9
20 2,8
13 1,8
18