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Appendix B. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Appendix B. Torque Specifications ......................................................................................... B-1
B-1. General Information............................................................................................................ B-2
B-1.1. Torque Tips...............................................................................................................................................B-2
B-2. Cylinder Torque Procedure................................................................................................. B-3
B-3. Torque Wrench and Extension Calculations....................................................................... B-4
LIST OF TABLES
Table B-1. General Torque Specifications.................................................................................. B-6
Table B-2. Assembly Torque Specifications for Fittings ........................................................... B-7
Table B-3. Torque Specifications for Hose Fittings (“B” Nuts)................................................. B-7
Table B-4. Component Specific Torque Specifications ............................................................. B-8
Table B-5. Specific Torque Values for Non-lubricated Hardware ........................................... B-11
Table B-6. FADEC Components .............................................................................................. B-11
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B-1. General Information
Tables provided in this appendix list torque values for hardware on TCM’s aircraft
engines. Refer to appropriate manufacturer’s accessory overhaul manuals for specified
torque on accessories. Table B-1 is for bolts, nuts, screws, driving studs, and pipe plugs;
Table B-2 is for fittings, Table B-3 is for hose fittings, and Table B-4 lists specific torque
values. The torque values provided in Table B-4 must be used for the specific application.
Table B-6 is specific to FADEC components.
WARNING
Torque values listed are for use with clean 50 weight aviation
engine oil applied to the threads, unless otherwise specified in
Table B-5 which lists specific torque values for non-lubricated
hardware.
Prior to torquing any hardware, unless otherwise specified, apply SAE 50 weight aviation
oil to hardware listed in Table B-1 through Table B-4. If an application is not listed, the
general torque limits (in Table B-1, Table B-2 or Table B-3) must be used.
WARNING
Before installing nuts and bolts, verify the fastening hardware
is lubricated where necessary as instructed. Inspect all
fasteners for proper plating and thread form. Failure to verify
a fastener’s serviceability or to correctly lubricate the fastener
as directed prior to installation and torquing will result in the
fastener not being properly pre-loaded. Subsequent failure of
the fastener may occur.
B-1.1. Torque Tips
• Check Table B-4 and Table B-5 first to verify whether the hardware to be torqued
requires a specific torque or treatment other than those for general hardware sizes listed
in Table B-1 through Table B-3.
• Before torquing the hardware, verify that the hardware size is correct.
• The accuracy of any torque indicating wrench depends on a smooth application of force
and current calibration traceable to the National Bureau of Standards.
• If cotter pin holes must be aligned, set the torque wrench at the low limit and tighten the
nut to the first hole beyond this torque, but do not exceed the maximum torque limit
specified. This torquing procedure must be followed for all applications requiring cotter
pin hole alignment except for connecting rod nuts.
• If a nut slot cannot be aligned with a cotter pin hole within the specified limits, substitute
another serviceable nut to attain alignment.
• If the cotter pin hole in a stud lies beyond the nut slots, when the nut has been torqued
properly, check the stud for proper installation or for backing out.
• Check studs for necking.
• Check the part for reduced thickness resulting from wear or incorrect part.
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WARNING
The use of sealants or lubricants other than those specified by
TCM on mating threads and between mating surfaces can
cause incorrect torque application and subsequent engine
damage or failure.
B-2. Cylinder Torque Procedure
Proper cylinder installation requires the bolts be torqued in multiple stages. Cylinder base
stud threads, through bolt threads and nuts must be lubricated with clean 50 weight
aviation oil. Through bolt nuts at cadmium plated washers require a lower torque value to
achieve the same through-bolt pre-load since the lubricity of the cadmium plating reduces
joint friction.
Procedure
1. Torque cylinder base nuts to ½ of the specified torque value for the fastener.
2. Torque the cylinder through bolt nuts and cylinder base nuts to the specified value for
the cylinder base stud nuts. Through bolt nuts must be torqued on both sides of the
engine, even if only one cylinder is being installed.
WARNING
Failure to torque through bolt nuts on both sides of the engine
can result in a loss of main bearing crush with main bearing
shift and subsequent engine failure.
NOTE: Through bolt nuts P/N 634505 and 649496 have been
superseded by P/N 652541.
Nut P/N 634505 is a flanged six-point (hex) nut requiring a torque
value of 690-710 inch-pounds. Nut P/N 649496 is a flanged six-
point (hex) nut requiring a torque value of 790-810 inch-pounds.
At engine overhaul, all P/N 634505 and P/N 649496 flanged
through bolt nuts must be replaced with 652541 flanged twelve-
point nuts. If replacing P/N 634505 and P/N 649496 with 652541
in less than a complete set prior to engine overhaul, torque the
652541 twelve-point nuts to the torque value of the original
fastener (P/N 634505 or P/N 649496).
3. Torque through-bolt nuts on both sides of the engine to the specified torque value.
4. For engines which incorporate the seventh cylinder deck stud, install the seventh stud
cylinder bracket and conical stud nut. Torque the stud nut to the value specified for
the fastener.
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B-3. Torque Wrench and Extension Calculations
Torque wrenches measure the force applied to the fastener on the axis of the square drive
socket adapter.
Figure B-1. Torque Wrench
Straight extensions, including wobble extensions up to 15 degrees, which extend the
square drive length, do not alter the amount of force applied to the square drive enough to
cause concern. An offset adapter may be used with a torque wrench without affecting
applied torque if the extension is positioned at a 90 degree angle in relation to the square
drive adapter. In any other orientation, the extension alters the force applied to the
fastener.
Figure B-2. Drive extensions
Apply the formula below to determine the appropriate torque wrench setting when using
an extension:
Where:
T
S= A+B
xA S = desired torque setting or reading
T= torque applied at square drive adapter
A= length of handle in inches
B= length of extension in inches
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Figure B-3. Extension increases applied torque
Examples in Figure B-3 and Figure B-4 indicate the torque at the fastener may be
increased or decreased by an extension. The two examples in Figure B-3 increase the
force applied to the fastener but the position of the extension in Figure B-4 reduces the
effective length of the handle. The formula is the same but variable B is a negative
number in Figure B-4.
Let’s assume the torque wrench has an effective length of 12 inches and the extension
measures six inches from the center of the drive adapter to the center of the wrench. If we
need to torque a nut and bolt to 45 inch-pounds, we set the dial on the wrench in Figure
B-3 to 30 (45 ÷ (12+6) x 12). The same torque wrench dial, used with the extension in
Figure B-4 must be set to 90 (45 ÷ (12-6) x 12) to apply 45 inch pounds of torque to the
same nut and bolt.
Figure B-4. Extension decreases applied torque
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Table B-1. General Torque Specifications
Bolts, Nuts, Screws
Size Torque
Dec. In. In/Lb. Ft/Lb.
#8-32 -32 17.5 - 22.5 1.5 - 1.9
#10-32 -32 36 - 50 3.0 - 4.2
#10-24 -24 21 - 25 1.7 - 2.0
.250 - 20 1/4 75 - 85 6.3 - 7.1
.250 - 28 1/4-28 90 - 100 7.5 – 8.3
.3125 - 18 5/16-18 155 - 175 12.9 - 14.6
.3125 - 24 5/16-24 180 - 220 15.0 - 18.3
.375 - 16 3/8-16 220 - 260 18.3 - 21.7
.375 - 24 3/8-24 275 - 325 22.9 - 27.1
.44 - 20 7/16-20 400 - 450 33.3 - 37.5
.50 - 20 1/2-20 550 - 600 45.8 - 50.0
Driving Studs
.250 - 20 1/4 50 - 70 4.2 - 5.8
.3125 - 18 5/16-18 100 - 150 8.3 - 12.5
.375 - 16 3/8-16 200 - 275 16.7 - 22.9
.44 - 14 7/16-14 300 - 425 25.0 - 35.4
Pipe Plugs
.062 - 27 1/16-27 30 - 40 2.5 - 3.3
.125 - 27 1/8-27 60 - 80 5.0 - 6.7
.250 - 18 1/4-18 130 - 150 10.8 - 12.5
.375 - 18 3/8-18 185 - 215 15.4 - 18.0
.500 - 14 1/2-14 255 - 285 21.3 - 23.8
.750 - 14 3/4-14 310 - 350 25.8 - 29.2
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Table B-2. Assembly Torque Specifications for Fittings
Size Hose Assembly Tube O.D. Torque In / Lb
.31-24 #2 Brass / Aluminum .125 15-30
.31-24 #2 Steel .125 15-50
.38-24 #3 Brass / Aluminum .188 40-65
.38-24 #3 Steel .188 50-90
.44-20 #4 Brass / Aluminum .250 60-80
.44-20 #4 Steel .250 70-120
.44-24 Steel .190 60-80
.56-18 #6 Brass / Aluminum .375 75-125
.56-18 #6 Steel .375 90-150
.75-16 #8 Brass / Aluminum .500 150-250
.75-16 #8 Steel .500 135-250
.88-14 #10 Brass / Aluminum .625 200-350
.88-14 #10 Steel .625 300-400
Table B-3. Torque Specifications for Hose Fittings (“B” Nuts)
Hose Size Hose End Fitting Material Torque In / Lb
#2 (.31-24) Brass/Aluminum Fitting 50-80
#2 (.31-24) Steel Fitting 75-120
#3 (.38-24) Brass/Aluminum Fitting 70-105
#3 (.38-24) Steel Fitting 95-140
#4 (.4375-20) Brass/Aluminum Fitting 100-140
#4 (.4375-20) Steel Fitting 135-190
#5 (.500-20) Brass/Aluminum Fitting 130-180
#5 (.500-20) Steel Fitting 170-240
#6 (.5625-18) Brass/Aluminum Fitting 150-195
#6 (.5625-18) Steel Fitting 215-280
#8 (.750-16) Brass/Aluminum Fitting 270-350
#8 (.750-16) Steel Fitting 470-550
#10 (.875-14) Brass/Aluminum Fitting 360-430
#10 (.875-14) Steel Fitting 620-745
#12 (1.063-12) Brass/Aluminum Fitting 460-550
#12 (1.063-12) Steel Fitting 855-1055
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Table B-4. Component Specific Torque Specifications
Torque Value
SIZE FASTENER IN./LB. FT/LB. MODELS AFFECTED
Crankcase
.25 - 28 Nut-Crankcase Flange 100-125 8.3-10.4 A, C, & E Series, O-200, O-300, O-
470(AR) IO-240, IOF-240
.31 - 24 Nut-Crankcase flange 240-280 20.0-23.3 (AR) Stainless Steel Hardware Only
(Stainless Steel Only)
.31 - 24 Nut-Magneto Flange 100-120 8.3-10.0 All Engine Models
.38 - 24 Nut-Cylinder to Crankcase 440-460 36.7-38.3 IO-240, IOF-240, IO-360, L&TSIO-360
studs
.38 - 24 Nut-Crankcase tie bolts 370-390 30.8-32.5 All models (AR) EXCEPT 360's & IO-
240 and IOF240
.38-24 Nut-Mounting brackets to 275-325 22.9-27.1 All models(AR)
crankcase
.44-20 Nut-Cyl. to crankcase 490-510 40.8-42.5 All models (except TSIOL-550)
studs.(includes 7th stud)
.44-20 Nut-Through bolts at 440-460 36.6-38.3 All models (AR)
cadmium plated washer
.44-20 Nut-Crankcase tie bolts- 440-460 36.6-38.3 All models(AR)
nose & below camshaft
.44-20 Nut-Through bolt at cylinder 590-610 49.2-50.8 All 360's, IO-240, IOF-240
flange
.50-20 Nut-Crankcase tie bolts- 640-660 53.3-55.0 All models(AR)
nose
.62-18 Plug-(using crush washer) 190-210 15.8-17.5 All models(AR)
Gears
.25-28 Bolt-Gear to camshaft 140-160 11.7-13.3 A,C, & E-Series, O-200,O-300
O-470, IO-240, IOF-240
.25-28 Bolt-Gear to crankshaft 140-160 11.7-13.3 A & C-Series, O-200, O-300, GO-300 ,
(P/N 22532) NOTE IO-240, IOF-240
.31-24 Bolt-Vac & fuel pump gear 275-325 22.9-27.1 IO-240, IOF-240
to camshaft
.38-24 Nut-Connecting rod (Nuts: A & C-Series, O-200, O-240, O-300,
24804, 626140 with bolt P/N 400-475 33.3-39.6 GO-300, IO-360, L & TSIO-360, IO-
3/8-24 530213) NOTES { & 240, IOF-240
.38-24 Nut -Connecting rod O-200, 240, O-300, GO-300, IO-240,
Spiralock (Nut P/N 654487 490-510 40.8-42.5 IOF-240, IO-360, L & TSIO-360
3/8 -24 with bolt P/N 654693)
Miscellaneous Fuel Injection
#8-32 Screw-Manifold Cover hold 22-26 1.8-2.2 All fuel injected models, as required
down (AN503-8-12)
#8-32 Screw-Aneroid body hold 17.5-22.5 1.5-1.9 All fuel injected models, as required
down (AN500-8-14)
.125-27 Fitting-Cover vapor 60-80 5.0-6.7 All fuel injected models, as required
separator fuel pump
.125-27 Nozzle-Fuel injector(with 55-65 4.6-5.4 All fuel injected models, as required
anti-seize compound)
.19-24 Through-bolt, fuel pump 29-31 2.4 -2.6 All fuel injected models, as required
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Table B-4. Component Specific Torque Specifications
Torque Value
SIZE FASTENER IN./LB. FT/LB. MODELS AFFECTED
.25-28 Ejector - Fuel Pump Vapor 90-100 7.5-8.3 All fuel injected models (AR)
Separator Cover
.25-48 Nut-Aneroid stem jam 25-30 2.1-2.5 All fuel injected models, as required
.31-24 Nozzle-Fuel injector(with 55-65 4.6-5.4 All fuel injected models, as required
anti-seize compound)
.31-24 Nut- Throttle and mixture 100-120 8.3-10.0 All fuel injected models, as required
control levers to shaft
.31-32 Nut-Fuel injection line 40-45 3.3-3.7 All fuel injected models, as required
.38-24 Nut-Fuel injection line 55-60 4.5-5.0 All fuel injected models, as required
.62-18 Plug & Screen assy. 120-130 10.0-10.8 All fuel injected models, as required
Metering Unit new gasket
Miscellaneous Lubrication System Fasteners
.25-20 Bolt-Oil pump cover 75-85 6.3-7.1 All models as required
crankcase
.62-18 Plug-Oil cooler (using crush 190-210 15.8-17.5 All models, as required.
washer)
.62-18 Plug-Oil suction tube (using 190-210 15.8-17.5 All models, as required.
crush washer)
.62-18 Plug-Oil sump drain 190-210 15.8-17.5 All models as required
.62-18 Oil filter-Cartridge 180-216 15.0-18.0 All models as required
.75-16 Oil filter-Disposable type. 192-216 16.0-18.0 All models as required
.88-16 Cap-Oil pressure relief valve 190-210 15.8-17.5 O-200, IO-240, O-300, TSIO-360,
LTSIO-360.
1.00-14 Vernatherm-(Oil 440-460 36.7-38.3 All models, as required.
temperature control valve)
1.375-16 Housing tach drive 250-350 20.8-29.2 All models as required
LH Thd.
1.25-18 Plug – Special (Vernatherm) 310-320 25.8-26.7 All models as required
1.25-18 Vernatherm. 410-420 34.2-35.0 All models as required
1.75-16 Oil filter screen using new 500-520 41.6-43.3 All models as required
crush gasket ( install gasket
with parting line up against
screen face)
Miscellaneous Crankcase Hardware
.125-27 Connector – Cylinder Drain 60-80 5.0-6.7 All Models (AR)
.25-20 Screw- rocker box cover 55-65 4.6-5.4 IO-240, IOF-240, IO-360, L & TSIO-
(tighten 2 lower screws first) 360
.25-20 Screw-Rocker box cover.. 55-65 4.6-5.4 All models, as required
.25-20 Screw-Intake flange. 85-110 7.1-9.2 All models, as required.
.25-28 Nut-Rocker shaft hold down. 110-120 9.2-10.0 All 360’s, IO-240, IOF-240
.25-28 Nut-Exhaust manifold 100-110 8.3-9.2 All models, as required.
flange. (Spirotallic gasket)
.31-24 Nut-Induction tube flange. 50-70 4.2-5.8 All 360’s, IO-240, IOF-240
.31-24 Nut-Exhaust manifold flange 200-210 16.7-17.5 All models as required
(Spirotallic gasket)
18 MM Spark plug NOTE 300-360 25.0-30.0 All models
.88-18 Adapter-Tach reduction gear 120-180 10.0-15.0 All 360 series, IO-240, IOF-240
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Table B-4. Component Specific Torque Specifications
Torque Value
SIZE FASTENER IN./LB. FT/LB. MODELS AFFECTED
{ Torque to low limit. If cotter pin will not enter, increase torque gradually up to high limit
only. If cotter pin will not enter in this range, replace nut and repeat. IN NO CASE SHALL
NUTS BE TIGHTENED BELOW THE MINIMUM TORQUE LIMIT OR OVER THE
MAXIMUM TORQUE LIMIT. Reference the most current revision of TCM Service Bulletin
SIL 93-15 as applicable for special instructions for cotter pinning the 360 model engine
connecting rods.
| Strike outer periphery of coupling band lightly to distribute load. Then tighten to 50-60 in/lb. for P/N
641284 Clamp and 60-70 in/lb. for P/N 653832 Clamp.
} Do not realign hex cap screw to suit tab washer.
~ Must be reworked to through bolt rocker shaft configuration in accordance with TCM
Service Bulletin M92-6 or current revision as applicable.
Align and tension belt in accordance with TCM Service Bulletin M89-6 or current revision as
applicable.
Crankgear must be heated to 300° Fahrenheit, then installed on crankshaft. Ensure the
gear seats tightly against the end of the crankshaft by tapping lightly with a brass hammer.
CAUTION: Improper heating of the crankshaft gear will result in
damage to the gear and may lead to subsequent engine failure.
The instructions contained in the latest revision of the appropriate
overhaul manual must be used for crankshaft gear installation.
Lubricate threads with Champion thread lubricant P/N 2612 or equivalent only.
(PART - A) P/N 530184 connecting rod (Identified by forging number 530186), P/N A35159
(identified by forging number 5561) and P/N A35160 (also identified by forging number 5561) must
be serviced as follows: P/N 530213 bolt, P/N 24804 or P/N 626140 Nut and P/N 639292 cotter pin.
(PART - B) P/N A36121 connecting rod assemblies utilizing the P/N 632041 forging must be
serviced in accordance with the part numbers indicated in the current technical data. P/N A36121
connecting rod assemblies utilizing the P/N 40742 forging must be serviced as follows: P/N 35972
connecting rod bolt, P/N 24804 nut and P/N MS24665-132 cotter pin.
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Table B-5. Specific Torque Values for Non-lubricated Hardware
Torque
Location and Hardware Model Thread Qty. In-lbs Ft-lbs
Oil pressure relief valve Housing All 1.12-18 1 240-260 20.0-21.7
Oil temperature control ---- All 1.00-14 1 440-460 36.7-38.3
valve
Fuel nozzle to cylinder Nozzle All 0.125-27 6 55-65 4.6-5.4
(dry seal)
Fuel injection line to fuel “B” Nut All 0.31-32 6 40-45 3.3-3.8
nozzles
Fuel injection line to fuel Nut, union All 0.375-24 6 55-60 4.6-5.0
distribution valve
Fuel injection solenoid nut Retaining nut All FADEC .3125-32 6 24-28 2.0-2.3
Lead to spark plug `'B” nut All 0.75-20 12 110-120 9.2-10.0
Throttle lever Screw All 8-32 1 17.5-22.5 1.5-1.9
Apply Loctite Pipe Sealant 592
Apply F/I Sealant TCM part number 646940 or Loctite 569 Hydraulic Sealant
Table B-6. FADEC Components
Hardware Engine Model Torque
(in-lbs)
ECU 50-pin Connector Securing Screws All 10 -15
Signal Conditioner 25-pin Connector Securing Screws All 10 -15
Fuel Pressure Sensors All 130 -150
Manifold Pressure Sensors All 130 -150
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor All 55 - 65
Manifold Air Temperature Adapter (Sensor Nut) All 70 -120
Manifold Air Temperature Compression Fitting (Ferrule Nut) All 145 -155
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Band Clamp All 30 - 35
Lead to ECU spark tower “B” Nut All 110 -120
NOTE: All hardware in this table is non-lubricated
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