- #Oil pump torque spec evom manuals#
- #Oil pump torque spec evom manual#
- #Oil pump torque spec evom code#
I would pull the joint apart clean it up and wrap it with teflon and it would not leak. I'm not a plumber, (I did work in construction most of my life) but the side plumbing I have done, I have had pipe dope keep having a slow drip leak. But most plumbers in my area use teflon on everything but gas since it stops leaks better.
I think that is to protect against sloppy work since if you leave it away from the first threads in that won't happen. Oh and by the way the reason natural gas codes don't allow teflon tape is because pieces of it can clog the gas fiittings if they get loose in the pipe. I have done a bit of house plumbing and the whole reason for pipe dope is to make the tightening of pipe thread easier since in some tight places it can be pretty darn hard to get copper, brass or galvanized to tighten enough not to leak, it tends to bind without pipe wrap or dope and you will keep getting those slow drips without it. But of course that last statement is deviating a bit from the point of my question.
#Oil pump torque spec evom manuals#
I don't have them accessible right now but some Harley manuals (and printed sheets that come with parts) have different torque values for the same parts, it's rare but I have seen it. It is not leaking and it's tight enough that I don't think it's going to vibrate loose so I figure I'm in much better shape than a stripped thread on my crankcase. So you could actually tighten it past the recommended point if you kept going to the documented resistance on the wrench. Which I would have to assume the torque values are based on raw metal. Well that was the question, my thoughts were since the teflon tape (or any pipe dope) lubricates the threads so as to allow easily tightening to a leak proof state, the "torque" or twisting resistance you feel would not be the same as raw metal. Personally I likel to actually use a pressure guage to see what the tire pressure in fact is. I know guys who still kick the tires to check tire pressure before a ride.
Just remember when your bike starts falling apart it isn't HD's fault as you chose not to follow the manual. but when someone tells you it is OK not to follow torque specs or that it is OK to reuse gaskets, it is your call.
#Oil pump torque spec evom manual#
I'd also be very leary of any suggestions that advise you to do something differant than what the manual calls for. Why would you spend $50 for a manual that your not going to follow? If "just winging it" is good enough, I recommend you through away the manual and just go with "what feels good." Not following the torque specs in the manual is a life safety issue in my world. I am a jet engine mechanic and believe you me, safety is a big deal. Using pipe dope does not change the torque requirement. If it is good enough for natural/propane gas lines it is good enough for me.
#Oil pump torque spec evom code#
US plumbing code does not allow you to use thread tape on gas lines, you are required to use pipe dope. Pipe dope is a much better product, it not only helps to seal the threads it lubes them and helps prevent stripping the threads, something your thread tape can cause. I have seen thread tape cause more problems than it has ever prevented. I'm glad there are so many responses with engineering support for their oppinions.įirst, why would you not follow the torque specs in the manual? Are you smarter and more experianced than the engineers who specified the torque value?
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