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    torque with no torque wrench ?

    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 ?

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    torque wrench

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

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    Craftsman...

    ...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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    Quote Originally Posted by STLR FN View Post
    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.
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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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    Quote Originally Posted by MENINBLK View Post
    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)???
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    Quote Originally Posted by MENINBLK View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MENINBLK View Post
    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 thread.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheDonk View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marauderjack View Post
    I've always heard spark plugs should be torqued to 5-6 Ft Lbs......12 In Lbs is only 1 Ft Lb (finger tight)???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Walsh View Post
    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.
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