torque with no torque wrench ?

[burt ragio]

Torque nuts & bolts to specs is a good thing for many reasons. My question is for small applicatoins and not haveing a small torque wrench how can one feel 25lbs tq. or guess close ?

[ctrlraven]

You can go to a local auto parts store and pick one up for $20-50 bucks.

[burt ragio]

The more I realize the importance the more I see a need. I'll pick one up this week.

[GreekGod]

...the Craftsman 3/8 drive click style is outstanding for low torque applications:
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<!-- Start Description Tab --><!-- Energystar --><!-- EnergyGuideFlag --><!--Start Display of Short Description-->3/8 in. square drive Wrench (http://javascript<b></b>: var gloWin=window.open('http://www.sears.com/sr/advisor/glossary/popup_glossary_term.jsp?BV_Use BVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&glossarykey=340','popup','widt h=300,height=150,resizable,scr ollable,scrollbars=yes');gloWi n.focus();) measures 10 to 75 ft. lb. in 0.5 ft. lb. increments. Superior internal mechanisms reduce friction and provide accurate and consistent measurements.
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[STLR FN]

For items that use a very low torque reading I use the German Torque wrench GutenTiet; pronounced "Good N Tight". Some might not agree but hey it's worked for me. Each his/her own.

[Joe Walsh]

For items that use a very low torque reading I use the German Torque wrench GutenTiet; pronounced "Good N Tight". Some might not agree but hey it's worked for me. Each his/her own.

I bought a Sears Craftsman #44593 3/8" Microtork Wrench.

It measures from 25 - 250 IN-LBs.

I used it on the long, thin intake manifold bolts that require 89 IN-LBs* if I recall correctly.
*7-1/2 FT-LBs won't even register on a standard Torque wrench.

[MENINBLK]

What kind of torque wrench do you guys suggest for the Spark Plugs ?
They are supposed to be torqued to 7 - 12 IN LBS.

[Marauderjack]

What kind of torque wrench do you guys suggest for the Spark Plugs ?
They are supposed to be torqued to 7 - 12 IN LBS.


I've always heard spark plugs should be torqued to 5-6 Ft Lbs......12 In Lbs is only 1 Ft Lb (finger tight)???:confused:

[TheDonk]

What kind of torque wrench do you guys suggest for the Spark Plugs ?
They are supposed to be torqued to 7 - 12 IN LBS.

Oops, your off by a factor of 12. The Ford manual specifies:
11 lbs-ft (15 Nm) . That would give you a value of 132 in-lbs.
Many recommend a range of 10 -12 ft-lbs. Getting a wrench as
described above and dialing in 120 - 144 in-lbs would meet the specs.

[RF Overlord]

What kind of torque wrench do you guys suggest for the Spark Plugs ?
They are supposed to be torqued to 7 - 12 IN LBS.See post #9 in this (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33526) thread.

[Canadasvt]

Oops, your off by a factor of 12. The Ford manual specifies:
11 lbs-ft (15 Nm) . That would give you a value of 132 in-lbs.
Many recommend a range of 10 -12 ft-lbs. Getting a wrench as
described above and dialing in 120 - 144 in-lbs would meet the specs.
Another reason we only deal in Newton Metres (Nm) at the Ford production plant. A bit less confusion.

[rvaldez1]

:lol:
I've always heard spark plugs should be torqued to 5-6 Ft Lbs......12 In Lbs is only 1 Ft Lb (finger tight)???:confused::lol:

[GreekGod]

I bought a Sears Craftsman #44593 3/8" Microtork Wrench.

It measures from 25 - 250 IN-LBs.

I used it on the long, thin intake manifold bolts that require 89 IN-LBs* if I recall correctly.
*7-1/2 FT-LBs won't even register on a standard Torque wrench.

That is a very good wrench, with an excellent range for low torque. I think it is the one I have, not the one I recommended in my prior post. The "feel" of the Microtork wrenches prevents over-torquing small fastners. Works well with oil-pan and rocker-cover bolts.