click on the attachment below. Thanks! Attachments: https://talk.classicparts.com/images/attachments/3e4b1fb0088c2d98.txt
"Torque - The moment of a force, a measure of its tendency to produce torsion and rotation about an axis, equal to the vector product of the radius vector from the axis of the rotation to the point of application of the force by the force applied." In other words its the maximum tightness of a bolt to produce the optimum holding capacity, WITHOUT SNAPPING IT OFF ! Dval
Dave, I meant torque as it applies to the engine. Like, torque is how much weight can be moved (power), and horse power is how quickly it can be moved (speed), or something like that. I'm trying to explain torque and horse power to a friend, but I'm not so sure I really understand it all myself. Did you read my attachment in my original message? Okay, thanks, Dave.
[updated:LAST EDITED ON Feb-14-03 AT 01:45 AM (CST)]Read THIS http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/tutorials/torque/Q.torque.intro.html The explanation of the force it takes to open a door is depending on the distance your hand is from the hinges, or the door's pivit point is a good one. Pushing a car by rotating the tire takes 1 pound of torque per foot. Your hand is 2 feet away from the center of the wheel and it takes a lot of effort, right? Now, let's say the car has a 800 foot tire resulting in a 400 foot distance. It will take LESS effort to rotate the wheel, and move the car. Which is why a Chevelle with a 427 producing 400 foot lbs of torque at the rear wheels is so desireable. P.S. Daves' not here... (It's Dennis)
oops! Sorry about the name mix up. I haven't been on this site for a while, and I forgot what the "D" stood for, however, I did (at one time) know that it stands for Dennis. I'm gettin' old, ya know, and the brain just isn't what it used to be. Thanks for the link to torque info. Now I'm really confused.(not really) When people say that a, for example, work truck produces lots of torque, for pulling power, but that it's not really fast, what makes that truck have so much torque. Of course, if the engine has lots of horse power, it's gonna produce more torque. But what exactly helps it have more torque: the tranny gearing, the rear end gears, the size of pistons, the length of the connecting rods? That's kinda what I'm trying to understand. Hope the question is not too confusing. Okay, thanks for your help, Dave. Will, from Colorado.
