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I very much doubt if this is a "new" topic but, I could not find the info I needed by any combo of words on the search page.
So could someone give me a safe value on the front and rear axle nuts on a 66 Monza ?
I know every body starts to laugh when we speak of torque values and our older bikes but, I would like to try and do this
the right way and not screw it up!
Any other proven assembly values are also most welcome.
Many thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Mike

A common method is to keep tightening until the thread just starts to strip, then back off a little.

then it would be loose ????
And the thread would be stuffed ?

Some helpful links:

http://www.online-iso-calculator.com/online-bolt-torque-calculator-metric-vdi-2330/index.php?thread_standard_value=M16X1.5&standard_head_option=1&iso_head_organization=2&iso_head_value=18&strength_class_value=6.8&dkm_value=20.1&coefficient_value=0.14&select_friction_option=S&metal_coating_value=9&lubrication_value=0&yield_value=75&recommended_torque_80_value=190.4

https://www.norbar.com/en-gb/Home/Torque-Tension-Calculator

Results depend on the friction coefficients at the thread and under the head of the nut, which is uncertain. Additionally, the grade of the steel that axle and/or nut are made of is unknown, which gives more uncertainty. I presume a not too high grade for the axle, like ISO 5.8 or 6.8, the nut might have higher grade (8.8), and might carry a corresponding marking. However, the softer of both parts limits the permissible torque. I tightened the axle nuts of my 350D (M16x1.5) to 12-15 Nm.

cheers Hans

ducwiz wrote:Some helpful links:

http://www.online-iso-calculator.com/online-bolt-torque-calculator-metric-vdi-2330/index.php?thread_standard_value=M16X1.5&standard_head_option=1&iso_head_organization=2&iso_head_value=18&strength_class_value=6.8&dkm_value=20.1&coefficient_value=0.14&select_friction_option=S&metal_coating_value=9&lubrication_value=0&yield_value=75&recommended_torque_80_value=190.4

https://www.norbar.com/en-gb/Home/Torque-Tension-Calculator

Results depend on the friction coefficients at the thread and under the head of the nut, which is uncertain. Additionally, the grade of the steel that axle and/or nut are made of is unknown, which gives more uncertainty. I presume a not too high grade for the axle, like ISO 5.8 or 6.8, the nut might have higher grade (8.8), and might carry a corresponding marking. However, the softer of both parts limits the permissible torque. I tightened the axle nuts of my 350D (M16x1.5) to 12-15 Nm.

cheers Hans

Thank you Hans. That's what I was looking for.

Oh, it'll stuff it alright, but it's still a common practice.
(It's not a serious suggestion.)

graeme wrote::o then it would be loose ????
And the thread would be stuffed ?