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[TommyB]

I have an original Miata factory shop manual. You know, the three hole punched 3'' thick one.

 

If you've ever used one , you know that on their exploded parts diagram they give you lb/ft and Newton meter torque specs for each fastener.

They also use a oil can icon to indicate those fasteners that should be lubricated during assembly.

 

My question is:

 

Are they always  giving you the ''dry '' or un-lubricated recommended torque and leaving it up to the user to convert to  the lubricated torque value ...or...are they giving you the "wet" or lubricated torque only if/when the oil can icon is associated with a fastener ?

 

The impact of various lubricants can be substantial .

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TommyB]

Anybody?

 

Dave W. , help!

[Bench Racer]

Dave may come by. My take would be use some lub as indicated and the referenced torque is for lubed fasteners. When no lub is indicated the referencd torque is for dry application. Looking at the FSM head assembly, the only lub indicated is for the head bolts. YES, lub does make a difference in theroy.

[NPiekarski]

Lube works good in place of the lub if you cant seem to find that on the shelf.

[Bench Racer]

Lube works good in place of the lub if you cant seem to find that on the shelf.

And knife should be spelled nife.

[NPiekarski]

Lub = Lube

Nife = Knife

BFPS = Ford

 

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