torque wrench multiplier?
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11-11-2006, 09:43 AM
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RE: torque wrench multiplier?
yes snap-on makes multiplier also costly on the pocket... so buy a good click type torque wrench and always double click ...you don't want a false click
#12
11-11-2006, 10:01 AM
RE: torque wrench multiplier?
Torgue multipliers will exceed the torque rating of the axle nut.
Just buy a larger torque wrench at Sears,home depot,lowes,etc-.
Just buy a larger torque wrench at Sears,home depot,lowes,etc-.
#13
11-11-2006, 10:14 AM
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RE: torque wrench multiplier?
I maybe hi-jacking this thread but it was not my intention too
. The thread is about Torque so here goes. I was using my 1/2" torque wrench on the spark plugs yesterday at the called for 18-21Ft Lbs but I did not get a click before what I though to be getting dangerouly tight so I gave up and left the plugs hand tight. What do you all think may have happened? Is 18-21 FT/Lbs thigter then I think or did the wrench just not click or could I have missed the click? Didn't want to twist of those plugs in the cylinder heads. I feel that a wrench this big is to big for this job anyway but my 3/8 is in inc lbs and don't go to 18-21ft lbs. Don't want to buy yet another torque wrench even if you can't have to many tools
. The thread is about Torque so here goes. I was using my 1/2" torque wrench on the spark plugs yesterday at the called for 18-21Ft Lbs but I did not get a click before what I though to be getting dangerouly tight so I gave up and left the plugs hand tight. What do you all think may have happened? Is 18-21 FT/Lbs thigter then I think or did the wrench just not click or could I have missed the click? Didn't want to twist of those plugs in the cylinder heads. I feel that a wrench this big is to big for this job anyway but my 3/8 is in inc lbs and don't go to 18-21ft lbs. Don't want to buy yet another torque wrench even if you can't have to many tools
#14
11-11-2006, 10:22 AM
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RE: torque wrench multiplier?
The 'click' that we are referring to is also accompanied by a 'release' of the head on the torque wrench. If you didn't hear the 'click' you should have felt the 'release'.
I normally put a small amount of anti-seize on the sparkplug threads before I insert them. I torque to 18 ft/lbs. Sounds like you might have a 'dry' threads. And I'd also recommend that you purchase a 3/8" torque wrench calibrated in ft/lbs, the 1/2" model is giving you a false impression of what the torque is because of the longer wrench length.
I normally put a small amount of anti-seize on the sparkplug threads before I insert them. I torque to 18 ft/lbs. Sounds like you might have a 'dry' threads. And I'd also recommend that you purchase a 3/8" torque wrench calibrated in ft/lbs, the 1/2" model is giving you a false impression of what the torque is because of the longer wrench length.
#16
11-11-2006, 10:36 AM
RE: torque wrench multiplier?
ORIGINAL: carltex
I got a 1/2" drive torque wrench at Wally World for $28. Try that out. You will probably need it in the future anyway.
I got a 1/2" drive torque wrench at Wally World for $28. Try that out. You will probably need it in the future anyway.
#17
11-11-2006, 10:51 AM
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RE: torque wrench multiplier?
I did use Anti-seize on the threads but I noticed you said small amount. I may have over done it. This could have caused the treads not to seat right I guess. I also understand what you mean that the large handle on the 1/2 torque wrench could give me to much leverage. Thanks I well get myself a 3/8 ft/lb torque wrench...why not. Do you think the plugs well be okay though or should I re-try torquing them?
#18
11-11-2006, 11:07 AM
RE: torque wrench multiplier?
ORIGINAL: campdreamer47
I did use Anti-seize on the threads but I noticed you said small amount. I may have over done it. This could have caused the treads not to seat right I guess.
I did use Anti-seize on the threads but I noticed you said small amount. I may have over done it. This could have caused the treads not to seat right I guess.
If too much antisieze was used,it would just ooz out past the plug body or be forced into the cylinder.
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11-11-2006, 12:27 PM
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RE: torque wrench multiplier?
If you have a Harbor Freight close to you they have the 1/2 click type torque wrench on sale for $14.99 at this time. The are not the best but for know more than a bike owner uses one they work great. If you do not have a harbor freight close you can buy off their web site.
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