In a message dated 3/29/2000 9:05:40 PM, you wrote: <<"I wonder if there is a relationship between pin size +metal hardness and torque in the block. To me, softer or smaller pins would benefit less torque. Do any of you agree? Thanks, Marcel Carey, RPT Sherbrooke, QC">> Marcel; Do I agree?...yes and no :-) Yes ..there is a relationship between pin size/hardness/torque but.........No that a smaller/softer pin would benefit from less torque because it would also have more twistability at any torque level due to the softer metal and smaller diameter. Probably any benefit to be derived from smaller pins could only be realized if the smaller pin were harder than a larger pin...but thats a SWAG on my part. My view. Jim Bryant (FL)
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