It's a bastardization by the Yanks......! DK.
Lawrence E. & Cathy R. Mayfield wrote:
>
> Maybe I can start a war...
> I went to school and learned that torque was "ft-lbs".
> I often see and hear nowadays the term "pounds - feet"
>
> So whay are all those guys WRONG! I know my terminology is absolutely, 100%
> correct, so whay are Thos other people using the completely wrong term of
> pounds-feet?
>
> :) mayf
>
> Seriously what is the genesis of the different terms?
>
> L.E. Mayfield
> 124 Maximillion Drive
> Madison, Al. 35758-8171
> ph: 1-256-837-1051
>
> http://home.hiwaay.net/~lemay
>
> lemay@hiwaay.net
>
> Sunbeam Tiger, B9471136
> Sunbeam Alpine Bonneville Land Speed Racer,
> '66 Hydroplane Drag Boat (390 FE)
|