CONVERT inches to pounds?

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Jul 29, 2006 | 07:26 PM

HDRK01

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CONVERT inches to pounds?

Regarding tork specifications, primary chaincase cover screws. I need to know how to convert pounds into inches. 84 to108 inches to lbs. please help......I have a 2001 harley Roadking
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Thanks a billion.

Jul 29, 2006 | 08:00 PM

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RE: CONVERT inches to pounds?

I believe you want to know how to convert foot lbs to inch pounds. Well, there are 12 inches in a foot. To convert foot pounds to inch pounds, multiply by 12. To convert inch pounds to foot pounds, divide by 12.

Check this site if you need help: www.convert-me.com

Jul 29, 2006 | 09:10 PM

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RE: CONVERT inches to pounds?

84 - 108 lb/in = 7 - 9 lb/ft. Yes lb/ft - harley states it backwards.

Jul 31, 2006 | 10:50 AM

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RE: CONVERT inches to pounds?

You really need two torque wrenches. One that uses foot Lbs. and one that uses inch Lbs. When you convert inch pounds to foot pounds and come up with 7 - 9 foot pounds, you reall do not want to use a foot lb torque wrench for that fastener because at very low settings the torque wrench isn't very accurate (unless you have a very expensive precision wrench).

Jul 31, 2006 | 03:09 PM

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RE: CONVERT inches to pounds?

I agree with that. A 3/8" and a 1/2" torque wrench is the way to go. Even if they are inexpensive wrenches. When you get to the low ranges they are not very accurate.