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Author: | murray7010 [ Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Torque Wrench question |
Picking up a torque wrench (250 lbs) and wanted to see which drive size was best? Does it really matter? I see they come in 3/8 and 1/2. Sears has killer deals on some of them so gonna order one tonight or tomorrow since i'll need it to torque my axle nuts back down |
Author: | Boom [ Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench question |
I prefer 1/2" for anything that requires substantial torque. |
Author: | Boom [ Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench question |
When you torque the axle nuts you can use 3/8" since it's only small torque while using the torque multiplier. |
Author: | mk-Zero [ Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench question |
For that matter you can use a 3/8" torque wrench and torque tool even for an engine gland nut. In that case you can do pretty much anything on a VW with just a small torque wrench. |
Author: | ConcreteAce [ Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench question |
I have never needed anything more than the 3/8 one that I have. |
Author: | murray7010 [ Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench question |
I may go with the 1/2 size. When i get home tomorrow i will dblcheck what drive size the 36 mm socket is that i bought. A wrench capable of 250 ft lbs is enough for all the jobs needed for a vw right? Aircooled one, that is |
Author: | mk-Zero [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 12:03 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench question |
murray7010 wrote: I may go with the 1/2 size. When i get home tomorrow i will dblcheck what drive size the 36 mm socket is that i bought. A wrench capable of 250 ft lbs is enough for all the jobs needed for a vw right? Aircooled one, that is For big motors I torque the gland nut to more like 400+ ft-lbs, but I use a math and a cheater bar to get that. |
Author: | 69vduber [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:21 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench question |
mk-Zero wrote: murray7010 wrote: I may go with the 1/2 size. When i get home tomorrow i will dblcheck what drive size the 36 mm socket is that i bought. A wrench capable of 250 ft lbs is enough for all the jobs needed for a vw right? Aircooled one, that is For big motors I torque the gland nut to more like 400+ ft-lbs, but I use a math and a cheater bar to get that. Math? where can I buy that? |
Author: | tommiebsmith [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench question |
69vduber wrote: mk-Zero wrote: murray7010 wrote: I may go with the 1/2 size. When i get home tomorrow i will dblcheck what drive size the 36 mm socket is that i bought. A wrench capable of 250 ft lbs is enough for all the jobs needed for a vw right? Aircooled one, that is For big motors I torque the gland nut to more like 400+ ft-lbs, but I use a math and a cheater bar to get that. Math? where can I buy that? Math... They have that everywhere You just gotta ask for it.. as it rarely is on the shelf.. I use the torque dude thing also.. I put a little grease on the gear shaft that goes into the main piece for a little help with friction on moving parts... I have an old 1/2inch my Dad handed down.. but I would like a 3/8ths one myself.. Biggest thing is to take care of them.. |
Author: | murray7010 [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench question |
How does this math work? If I can get away with a torque wrench up to 150 ft lbs., then I will do so, but is there another tool needed to achieve/multiply the torque above the wrench's capabilities? I googled "torque multiplier tool" and it came up with some tools starting around $400-$1200!! |
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