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01-17-2008, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by myt evo  When using a torque wrench set it to half of what your torque spec is tighten according to the sequence in your manual then set it to full torque spec and repeat. | Why?
Just askin...
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01-17-2008, 07:40 AM
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Personally, I torque the part in two or three steps to make sure it's straight and flat. It's also good for the threads. If it's torqued all at once, the part could be crooked, and all kinds of bad things can come of that. |
01-17-2008, 12:38 PM
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I knew there was a reason I was hangin' around here. Good info, all. Thanks!
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01-17-2008, 01:24 PM
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As with any multi-fastened parts.... tighten in a criss-cross manner to ensure even distribution.
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01-20-2008, 08:52 AM
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PV, I believe 94 and Deuce answered your question. I use Craftsmen torque wrenches. I own a 1/2 and 3/8 inch drive in ft. lbs. and a 3/8 inch drive in inch lbs. All clickers.
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02-01-2008, 01:58 PM
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| |  TQ Wrenches
I have been using torque wrenches for 30 years and have found the clicker type work fine for the money. Just make sure they are unloaded when not in use, and its a good Idea to break the head a few times before use to insure the head is lubed. You can always spend the high dollars on dials if you like its up to the individual. |
04-22-2008, 11:29 PM
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What is an acceptable amount of error on a torque wrench? I mean is 1% off good enough for most Harley applications? How about 3% or 5%? |
07-18-2008, 02:20 AM
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Dial and click torque wrenches should be calibrated every once in a while, depending on how much you use them.
All of mine are calibrated every 6 months.
I use dial torque wrenches for things like diesel injectors, differentials and other torque critical things and use the click torque wrenches for most other things, like head bolts, rod and main bolts and the like. |
07-18-2008, 02:44 PM
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If you can wait for a while before you need it, remember Sears goes 50% off the day after X-mas. You could get a ft. lbs. and a in. lbs for the price of one. Is it possible to borrow a friends? |
11-13-2008, 03:30 AM
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I never have unloaded mine..learn something new every day.
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