Do I need an inch pound torque wrench?
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06-30-2007, 08:11 PM
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06-30-2007, 08:14 PM
RE: Do I need an inch pound torque wrench?
ORIGINAL: yoopermjm
Well, I bought an inch pound torque wrench to change the oil in the primary. I've already done the other two holes. The problem is that my new wrench doesn't go as low as 60 or 108 inch pounds, the recommended torque for the primary chain cover and the derby cover. Do I really need one or can I just snug it up easily? I took the torque wrench back and now I can't find one in this town that goes that low.
Well, I bought an inch pound torque wrench to change the oil in the primary. I've already done the other two holes. The problem is that my new wrench doesn't go as low as 60 or 108 inch pounds, the recommended torque for the primary chain cover and the derby cover. Do I really need one or can I just snug it up easily? I took the torque wrench back and now I can't find one in this town that goes that low.
It won't break the bank and is very accurate. Mine is about 10 years old and was tested as error-free across its range. These sometimes go on sale, and I think I bought mine for $20.
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06-30-2007, 08:37 PM
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RE: Do I need an inch pound torque wrench?
In the OLDEN days, instructions in the manuals was "tighten until it feels good". 
One of my tech friends has a torque wrench that I think is a Snap-on product. It is digital and can be set for foot pounds or newton metres. Once set for the proper foot pounds of force, it vibrates when close to the mark and audibly beeps when the mark is hit.
I'd imagine it is kinda pricey.[:-]
One of my tech friends has a torque wrench that I think is a Snap-on product. It is digital and can be set for foot pounds or newton metres. Once set for the proper foot pounds of force, it vibrates when close to the mark and audibly beeps when the mark is hit.I'd imagine it is kinda pricey.[:-]
#14
06-30-2007, 08:59 PM
RE: Do I need an inch pound torque wrench?
Hello yoopermjm;
Any man that that gets to live in a place that harbors fish like the one in your avatar is surely laid back enough to put up with the short wait involved on the delivery time required on a torque wrench.
Great avatar, beautiful fish
Arcane
Any man that that gets to live in a place that harbors fish like the one in your avatar is surely laid back enough to put up with the short wait involved on the delivery time required on a torque wrench.
Great avatar, beautiful fish
Arcane
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06-30-2007, 09:46 PM
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RE: Do I need an inch pound torque wrench?
Having the proper torque wrench can't hurt...Having said that if you plan on doing any serious engine work then yes get the appropriate wrench for the job...Life can be a bit@h if you snap a bolt doing head work etc..Don't ask how I know this[:@][:@][:@]
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06-30-2007, 10:13 PM
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RE: Do I need an inch pound torque wrench?
ORIGINAL: Arcane
Hello yoopermjm;
Any man that that gets to live in a place that harbors fish like the one in your avatar is surely laid back enough to put up with the short wait involved on the delivery time required on a torque wrench.
Great avatar, beautiful fish
Arcane
Hello yoopermjm;
Any man that that gets to live in a place that harbors fish like the one in your avatar is surely laid back enough to put up with the short wait involved on the delivery time required on a torque wrench.
Great avatar, beautiful fish
Arcane
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06-30-2007, 10:28 PM
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RE: Do I need an inch pound torque wrench?
I have the S&K 74026, 3/8" drive, 25-250 inch pounds. Use it often on the bike. Installed a set of fairing mount mirrors last night, instructions called for 30 inch pounds, which isn't much. Mentioned this to a technician at the dealership who twisted off the first two he tried to install.
Available on Amazon.com for under $110.
Available on Amazon.com for under $110.
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06-30-2007, 10:45 PM
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06-30-2007, 11:54 PM
