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Old 05-10-2005, 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by Rick Parker


Again if you will utilize an anti sieze compound it will reduce the galling and metal transfer as it is tightened. I can't say it any plainer.

Rick
I don't understand how using an anti-sieze compound on the threads will affect the torque applied to the allen socket. This will surely always get exactly what you set the wrench to, the only difference is how far the sleeve turns before that torque is achieved.
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