TM 5-3805-261-20 APPENDIX E TORQUE LIMITS E-1. GENERAL INFORMATION.  This appendix provides general torque limits for fasteners.  Special torque values are indicated  in  the  maintenance  procedures  for  applicable  components.    The  general  torque  values  given  in  this  appendix shall  be  used  when  specific  torque  values  are  not  indicated  in  the  maintenance  procedures.    When  applying  torque  in tightening  direction,  check  torque  when  the  fastener  just  begins  to  turn.    Conformance  is  best  determined  by  checking immediately after assembly. E-2. TORQUE LIMITS. a. TABLE E-1.  GENERAL PURPOSE TORQUE LIMITS.  The torque values given in Table E-1 apply to head- treated bolts assembled into tapped holes in steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, weld nuts, etc., nuts assembled with heat- treated bolts and studs. TABLE E-1. GENERAL PURPOSE TORQUE LIMITS Thread Threads Thread Threads Size per Torque Size per Torque (inch) Inch LB. FT. Inch LB. FT. 1/4 20 6-12 3/4 10 230-300 18 16 5/16 18 13-23 7/8 9 360-480 24 14 3/8 16 27-37 1 8 560-720 24 14 7/16 14 40-60 1 1/8 7 700-900 20 12 1/2 13 65-85 1 1/4 7 880-1120 20 12 9/16 12 95-125 1 3/8 6 1050-1350 18 12 5/8 11 130-170 1 1/2 6 1300-1700 18 12 E-1