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Old 12-07-2011, 07:10 AM   #29
discoelk
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Originally Posted by SoSideways View Post
Hmm...

80 ft-lbs is 80 ft-lbs, doesn't matter if you put jizz on the studs, mayo, honey, or anti-seize.

Please explain your logic?
Actually it does.

Bolted joint - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Reduce the friction in the threads and you increase the torque that can be applied to the wrench to get the same reading. Thus, creating higher stress in the threads.
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