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NUMBER
ENGINEERING
APPARATUS INSTRUCTIONS 1798
ISSUED BY FIRST ISSUED
D.L. DeBraal June 24, 1953

APPROVED BY SUPERSEDES
M. Ephraim, Jr.
H.G. Gutekunst LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS
SUBJECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
AFFECTS MODELS ALL LOCOMOTIVES AND INDUSTRIAL ASSEMBLIES
PART NOS AFFECTED
REF DRAWINGS 272572, 8307731, AI-1489, AI-1858, AI-2018, AI-2127, AI-2333
I. Certain applications of threaded fasteners require that they be tightened to definite torque values. This
AI outlines the torque values that are to be used when specified. For liquidtight flexible metal conduit
(LFMC) torque values, please refer to AI02748 Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC) Assemblies.
II. The inch bolt torque values are generally based on those found in the EMD Engineering Standards
Book, Page B-2.051, for lubricated 280M bolts. This does not mean that bolts to be torqued are to be
oiled. It does mean that the lubricated torque values used herein are more generally appropriate for
our use than are the “dry” torque values since such things as the phosphate coating on some bolts, the
wax thread coating on lock nuts, and residual cutting oil in tapped holes tend to give a bolt clamp load
closer to the desired clamp load when using the so-called lubricated values. If for any reason a bolt is
to be oiled before application, such will be called for on the application drawing along with the
appropriate torque value.
Note – The values given in these tables are nominal values suitable only for use on applications
in the absence of better design information. The user is specifically warned that these are not
maximum values and that it is not necessarily conservative to use lower torques than the tabular
values. The risk associated with the use of torque lower than the nominal is at least as great as
the risk from higher torques.
III. The Quality Control Department is to establish the necessary audit procedures to ensure that bolts
having specified installation torque values are properly tightened. Refer to QAWI-006-02 (BOLT
TORQUE WITNESS MARKING).
A. When application drawings are marked thus , the torque values in Table 1 are to be used.
B. When application drawings are marked thus , the torque values in Table 2 are to be used.
C. Threaded fasteners without identification markings or nuts on fasteners without identification

markings shall be torqued to the values shown in Table 3. Inch threaded fasteners without
identification markings not shown in Table 3 shall have a nominal installation torque of 60% of the
value shown for Grade 5/280M fasteners. Metric threaded fasteners without identification markings
not shown in Table 3 shall have a nominal installation torque of 60% of the value shown for Class
8.8 fasteners.
D. Stainless steel fasteners shall be torqued according to instructions shown in AI-2333.

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AI 1798
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
IV. When the torque on a bolt is checked, it is to be checked in the tightening direction, noting the value
when breakaway occurs. This value is then to be compared to the specified breakaway value.
NOTE: Since breakaway torque for a bolt used in a gasketed joint may be as low as 65% of
installation torque, checking breakaway torque for such a bolt may not be an
acceptable means of auditing that it had been applied at the correct installation value.
Therefore, columns B and C of Table 1 do not apply to bolts used in gasketed joints.
V. The Tables are constructed as follows. For each size bolt the specified installation torque is shown in
column A. Column B shows a breakaway value which is usually but not always 15% above the
installation torque. Surveys in the Locomotive Division have shown that the great majority of bolts
properly torqued at installation will breakaway at some value between the Column A value (installation
torque) and the Column B value.
VI. Column C shows breakaway value usually but not always 30% above the installation value. If the bolt
torque checks on breakaway above the Column C value, it has been overtightened. While the great
majority of properly torqued bolts will breakaway between the Column A value (installation torque) and
the Column B value, a very small percentage will be found to breakaway between the Column B value
and the Column C value. If a large percentage of bolts check near the Column C value, installation
procedures should be reviewed as many are being overtightened.

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AI 1798
INCH BOLTS – GRADE 5/280M

TABLE 1 A B C
Normal Breakaway
Between This Value and
Nominal Installation Column A Value - see Max. Breakaway Value -
Size Torque paragraph V. See paragraph VI.
#10-24 18 Inch Lbs. 21 Inch Lbs. 24 Inch Lbs.

#10-32 22 Inch Lbs. 25 Inch Lbs. 28 Inch Lbs.
1/4-20 6 Ft. Lbs. 7 Ft. Lbs. 8 Ft. Lbs.
1-8 495 Ft. Lbs. 570 Ft. Lbs. 645 Ft. Lbs.
1-1/8-7 610 Ft. Lbs. 700 Ft. Lbs. 800 Ft. Lbs.

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AI 1798
INCH BOLTS – GRADE 8/300M

TABLE 1 A B C
Normal Breakaway

1-3/8-12 2085 Ft. Lbs. 2400Ft. Lbs. 2710 Ft. Lbs.
2-4-1/2 5760 Ft. Lbs. 6620 Ft. Lbs. 7490 Ft. Lbs.

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METRIC BOLTS – CLASS 8.8

TABLE 1 A B C
Normal Breakaway
Nominal Installation Column A Value - See Max. Breakaway Value -
M8 X 1.00 23 Nm 26 Nm 29 Nm
M8 X 1.25 21 Nm 25 Nm 28 Nm
M10 X 1.25 45 Nm 52 Nm 58 Nm
M10 X 1.50 42 Nm 49 Nm 55 Nm
M12 X 1.25 81 Nm 93 Nm 105 Nm
M12 x 1.50 77 Nm 89 Nm 101 Nm
M12 x 1.75 74 Nm 85 Nm 96 Nm
M16 x 1.50 197 Nm 227 Nm 256 Nm
M16 x 2.00 185 Nm 213 Nm 240Nm
M20 x 1.50 401 Nm 462 Nm 522 Nm
M20 x 2.50 361 Nm 416 Nm 470 Nm
M24 x 2.00 680 Nm 782 Nm 884 Nm
M24 x 3.00 625 Nm 719 Nm 813 Nm
M30 x 2.00 1375 Nm 1582 Nm 1788 Nm
M30 x 3.50 1242 Nm 1429 Nm 1615 Nm
M36 x 3.00 2299 Nm 2644 Nm 2989 Nm
M36 x 4.00 2171 Nm 2497 Nm 2823 Nm
M42 x 4.20 3473 Nm 3994 Nm 4515 Nm
M48 x 5.00 5210 Nm 5992 Nm 6773 Nm

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TABLE 1 A B C
Normal Breakaway
M8 X 1.00 32 Nm 37 Nm 42 Nm
M8 X 1.25 30 Nm 35 Nm 39 Nm
M10 X 1.25 63 Nm 73 Nm 82 Nm
M10 X 1.50 60 Nm 69 Nm 78 Nm
M12 x 1.25 114 Nm 69 Nm 69 Nm
M12 x 1.50 109 Nm 126 Nm 142 Nm
M12 x 1.75 104 Nm 120 Nm 136 Nm
M16 x 1.50 277 Nm 319 Nm 360 Nm
M16 x 2.00 260 Nm 299 Nm 338 Nm
M20 x 1.50 564 Nm 649 Nm 734 Nm
M20 x 2.50 508 Nm 585 Nm 661 Nm
M24 x 2.00 957 Nm 1101 Nm 1244 Nm
M24 x 3.00 879 Nm 1011 Nm 1143 Nm
M30 x 2.00 1934 Nm 2224 Nm 2514 Nm
M30 x 3.50 1747 Nm 2009 Nm 2271 Nm
M36 x 3.00 3233 Nm 3718 Nm 4203 Nm
M36 x 4.00 3053 Nm 3512 Nm 3970 Nm
M42 x 4.20 4884 Nm 5617 Nm 6350 Nm
M48 x 5.00 7327 Nm 8426 Nm 9525 Nm

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TABLE 1 A B C
Normal Breakaway
M8 X 1.00 39 Nm 45 Nm 50 Nm
M8 X 1.25 36 Nm 42 Nm 47 Nm
M10 X 1.25 76 Nm 88 Nm 99 Nm
M10 X 1.50 72 Nm 83 Nm 93 Nm
M12 x 1.25 137 Nm 158 Nm 178 Nm
M12 X 1.50 131 Nm 151 Nm 171 Nm
M12 X 1.75 125 Nm 144 Nm 163 Nm
M16 X 1.50 332 Nm 382 Nm 432 Nm
M16 X 2.00 312 Nm 359 Nm 406 Nm
M20 X 1.50 677 Nm 779 Nm 880 Nm
M20 X 2.50 610 Nm 702 Nm 793 Nm
M24 X 2.00 1148 Nm 1320 Nm 1492 Nm
M24 X 3.00 1055 Nm 1214 Nm 1372 Nm
M30 X 2.00 2321 Nm 2669 Nm 3017 Nm
M30 X 3.50 2096 Nm 2411 Nm 2725 Nm
M36 X 3.00 3880 Nm 4462 Nm 5044 Nm
M36 X 4.00 3664 Nm 4214 Nm 4764 Nm
M42 X 4.20 5861 Nm 6741 Nm 7620 Nm
M48 X 5.00 8792 Nm 10111 Nm 11430 Nm

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AI 1798
TABLE 2 A B C
Normal
Breakaway
Between this
Nominal Value and Column Max. Breakaway
Installation A Value - See Value - See
Bolt Size Application Torque Paragraph V. Paragraph VI.
1/4-28 Clamp between exhaust manifolds 70 Inch Lbs. 80 Inch Lbs. 90 Inch Lbs.
1/2-13 Step Thread Sq. Hd. Bolts 30 Ft. Lbs. 35 Ft. Lbs. 39 Ft. Lbs.
1/2-20 Exhaust stack to turbocharger-
stainless steel bolts
* * *
1/2-20 Sheave Retaining Bolt-Switcher 90 Ft. Lbs. 103 Ft. Lbs. 117 Ft. Lbs.
Fan Drive
9/16-18 Aux. Gen. Drive rubber coupling 100 Ft. Lbs. 110 Ft. Lbs. 120 Ft. Lbs.
bolts
“EMD” Coupling to Drive shaft at 100 Ft. Lbs. 110 Ft. Lbs. 120 Ft. Lbs.
engine end and compressor end
5/8-11 Hub to Aux. Gen Shaft 90 Ft. Lbs. 105 Ft. Lbs. 120 Ft. Lbs.
5/8-11 F40PH Alternator Rotor to Gear 165 Ft. Lbs. 185 Ft. Lbs. 210 Ft. Lbs.
Box
5/8-18 Exhaust manifold mounting bolts --
normally aspirated engines
* * *
3/4-10 Compressor mounting 165 Ft. Lbs. 190 Ft. Lbs. 215 Ft. Lbs.
Gear Box Drive Flange-F40PH 375 Ft. Lbs. 430 Ft. Lbs. 487 Ft. Lbs.
Aux. Gen. Mounting 290 Ft. Lbs. 335 Ft. Lbs. 380 Ft. Lbs.
3/4-16 Engine - Gen. Coupling 295 Ft. Lbs. 325 Ft. Lbs. 350 Ft. Lbs.
Speed increaser fan drive rubber 230 Ft. Lbs. 265 Ft. Lbs. 300 Ft. Lbs.
coupling bolts
Gen. Dr. Cplg. to shaft F40PH 380 Ft. Lbs. 437 Ft. Lbs. 494 Ft. Lbs.
7/8-14 Fan drive gear box mounting 335 Ft. Lbs. 385 Ft. Lbs. 435 Ft. Lbs.
1-8x2 1/2 1g Engine Mtg. Bolts 445 Ft. Lbs. 525 Ft. Lbs. 590 Ft. Lbs.
1-8x4 1/2 1g Engine Mtg. Bolts 650 Ft. Lbs. 750 Ft. Lbs. 850 Ft. Lbs.
1-8 Eyebolt - Long hood 200 Ft. Lbs. 230 Ft. Lbs. 260 Ft. Lbs.
1-14 Oil rig generator gears to drive 400 Ft. Lbs. 460 Ft. Lbs. 520 Ft. Lbs.
flange
1-1/8-12 Oil rig adapter to main gear support 500 Ft. Lbs. 575 Ft. Lbs. 650 Ft. Lbs.
1-1/4-7 Main generator mounting 800 Ft. Lbs. 925 Ft. Lbs. 1050 Ft. Lbs.
1-1/2-6 Draft Gear Carrier Bolts 1050 Ft. Lbs. 1207 Ft. Lbs. 1365 Ft. Lbs.
2-8 Compressor flywheel nut 500 Ft. Lbs. 575 Ft. Lbs. 650 Ft. Lbs.
Gear Box Compr. Cplg. Nut- F40PH 500 Ft. Lbs. 575 Ft. Lbs. 650 Ft. Lbs.
(*) Refer to AI 1489 (567 Engines) or AI 2127 (645 Engines)

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AI 1798
NOTE: Tighten set screw (14 Ft. Lbs.) but do not stake.
INCH THREADED FASTENERS WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS

TABLE 3 A B C
Normal Breakaway

METRIC THREADED FASTENERS WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS

TABLE 3 A B C
Normal Breakaway
M6 X 1.00 3 Nm 4 Nm 5 Nm
M8 x 1.00 13 Nm 16 Nm 18 Nm
M10 x 1.50 27 Nm 32 Nm 36 Nm
M12 x 1.75 48 Nm 56 Nm 63 Nm

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AI 1798
VII. Where this AI is to be used as part of the specification of an assembly, reference to the AI will be made
as an “X” quantity in the Bill of Material. The specific fasteners to which torque wrench tightening is to
be applied will be indicated by a symbol or on the assembly drawing.
Also a note will appear on the face of the drawing as follows:
“All fasteners signaled thus and/or are to be tightened per AI 1798.”
VIII. There are some application drawings which carry torque notes and specific torque values and which do
not refer to this AI. These cases are usually because better design information on the specific bolted
joint has been calculated or has been observed in field service. The establishment of practical
breakaway values for checking these special torque bolt applications should be done as follows:
(Note - similar methods for establishing break away torque can be used for “dry” installation torques as
shown on page B-2.051 of EMD Engineering Standards Book.)
Case 1. 300 M bolt with specified installation torque same as value in table 1 on page 4 of this AI.
Example: 3/4-10 with installation torque of 290 Ft. Lbs. Add 15 percent for normal
breakaway value and use 335 Ft. Lbs. Add 30 percent for maximum breakaway value and
use 380 Ft. Lbs.
Case 2. 300 M bolt with specified installation torque below value in table 1 on page 4 of this AI.
Example: 3/4-10 with installation torque of 225 Ft. Lbs. Add 15 percent for normal
breakaway and use 260 Ft. Lbs. Add 30 percent for maximum breakaway and use 290 Ft.
Lbs.
Case 3. 300M bolt with specified installation torque above value in table 1 on page 4 of this AI.
Example: 3/4-10 with installation torque of 320 Ft. Lbs. Use same maximum breakaway
value as for Case 1 -- i.e., 380 Ft. Lbs. (30 percent above page B-2.051 value). Use mean
between 320 and 380 or 350 Ft. Lbs. for normal breakaway value. This then is the only
9-1/2 percent above the installation value instead of the usual 15 percent.
IX. Torque Values
1. Models AR10, A20, D32 or variations thereof using bolt 272572 (1 1/2-6) for generator mounting
hold down.
Production torque value = 1500 Ft. Lbs.

(nominal wrench setting) using Texaco threadtex lubricant #2303 (8307731) on threads, washer
and washer face of bolt.
Inspection limit 1350 to 1650 # ft.

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Marginal Indicia:
A change bar ( | ) located in the left margin is for the convenience of the user in locating areas of
technical revisions made from the previous issue of this document. The word “ALL” specified in the
pages affected footer indicates a complete revision of this document; no change bars will be shown.
Change bars are not used in original publications.

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D.L. DeBraal June 24, 1953

REF DRAWINGS 272572, 8307731, AI-1489, AI-1858, AI-2018, AI-2127, AI-2333

C. Threaded fasteners without identification markings or nuts on fasteners without identification

D. Stainless steel fasteners shall be torqued according to instructions shown in AI-2333.

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INCH BOLTS – GRADE 5/280M

#10-24 18 Inch Lbs. 21 Inch Lbs. 24 Inch Lbs.

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INCH BOLTS – GRADE 8/300M

1/4-20 9 Ft. Lbs. 10 Ft. Lbs. 12 Ft. Lbs.

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METRIC BOLTS – CLASS 8.8

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METRIC BOLTS – CLASS 10.9

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METRIC BOLTS – CLASS 12.9

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(*) Refer to AI 1489 (567 Engines) or AI 2127 (645 Engines)

INCH THREADED FASTENERS WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS

1/4-20 3 Ft. Lbs. 4 Ft. Lbs. 4 Ft. Lbs.

METRIC THREADED FASTENERS WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS

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be applied will be indicated by a symbol or on the assembly drawing.

Also a note will appear on the face of the drawing as follows:

“All fasteners signaled thus and/or are to be tightened per AI 1798.”

IX. Torque Values

Production torque value = 1500 Ft. Lbs.

Inspection limit 1350 to 1650 # ft.

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