[TsiTalon9587]

Very nice and useful information Kevin.

I have read this before a while ago, I think you went over this at speedoptions? Anyway, when I was building up my 6 bolt I kept this info in mind. So far in pushing 39 lbs/min, I have not come across any problems.

As far as *continuing* to turn the wrench, I am a strong believer of. The analogy is perfect, and there are millions out there should anyone not understand that concept. I luckily noticed this when I was doing it, and it looks like it may have made all of the difference.

GotGrip666:
"Ok I know I'm slow at this but what is tapping? And should I have to do it?"

Tapping is using a tool, obviously called a tap, that looks like a bolt, but with half of it missing lengthwise. If you were to look at it from the bottom, it looks like a positive sign " + " . Each end of the "lines" making the sign has threads on it(going into this page). A tap is made of a very strong material, so when you Thread it in to the existing hole, it is capable to cutting off material that isn't supposed to be there. This is the same material that could potentially alter a torque reading should it get caught in the threads of the stud. Also it is why Kevin had a hard time hand tightening the stud in. So in essence, Yes you should do it. Hope that helped.