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 ?
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 ?
You can go to a local auto parts store and pick one up for $20-50 bucks.
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The more I realize the importance the more I see a need. I'll pick one up this week.
...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 measures 10 to 75 ft. lb. in 0.5 ft. lb. increments. Superior internal mechanisms reduce friction and provide accurate and consistent measurements.
Micrometer-type scales stamped into housing show torque settings in both English and metric units. Accurate to 4 percent on clockwise or right-handed reading greater than or equal to 20 percent of capacity. Larger ergonomic handle easily turns to set torque. 90 day limited Warranty.
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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.
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What kind of torque wrench do you guys suggest for the Spark Plugs ?
They are supposed to be torqued to 7 - 12 IN LBS.
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Z&M Rear Control Arms, FORD GT Coil Covers,
Gorilla Lock Lugs all around, Decklid Designs Trunk Lid Liner,
SCT Xcalibrator2 (Innovative Interceptors) w/Lidio's (Alternative Automotive) Marauder 3.55 tuning,
4R75W by Fred Brown's Performance Transmission, tuned to match Lidio's tune,
DG Motorsports Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, Zack's Badgeless Grille,
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The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know.
Confusion will be my epitaph...
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