quick question

danman132x · Post by **danman132x** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:34 pm

Been looking for conversion tables to get from 105in. lbs to ft. lbs. I'm about to put in a new valve cover, and I don't want to overtighten the bolts and strip them.

Also, what is an easy way to put in spark plug tube seals? Wooden end of hammer ok?

Thanks in advance

underway · Post by **underway** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:39 pm

dunno bout the inch lbs ta ft lbs but... a rubber mallet is prolly ur best bet

ragek23 · Post by **ragek23** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:46 pm

in-ftlbs divide in-lbs/12=ft- lbs

60trim · Post by **60trim** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:47 pm

ragek23 wrote:in-ftlbs divide in-lbs/12=ft- lbs

Second that.

To convert foot pounds to inch pounds, multiply by 12.
To convert inch pounds to foot pounds, divide by 12.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Tue May 08, 2007 12:29 am

ie: 12 inches equals 1 foot. Do they still teach that in basic math??

thereffore, 12in/lbs = 1ft/lb

sorry

my tube seals just went in with a little oil as lube, no probs in 30k miles.

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue May 08, 2007 11:25 am

Pfft, you're still not listening to me.

The spark plug tube seals are brand spaking new, only like 500? miles on 'em.

But, you could just smack em in if you really want to.

danman132x · Post by **danman132x** » Tue May 08, 2007 11:54 am

I had to buy a valve cover gasket, and it comes with the tube seals and 8 small grommets so I'll use em. It's from Felpro.