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[Mart]

I like how a post complaining about off topic posts manages to go wildly off topic. The original post re the little torque wrench did say off topic so we were warned. I did look at the little torque wrenches and wondered if they might be useful for setting rear pinion bearing preload. Not sure if the torque goes high enough for that. If they did go high enough they might be an inexpensive option for that job.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by Mart

I like how a post complaining about off topic posts manages to go wildly off topic. The original post re the little torque wrench did say off topic so we were warned. I did look at the little torque wrenches and wondered if they might be useful for setting rear pinion bearing preload. Not sure if the torque goes high enough for that. If they did go high enough they might be an inexpensive option for that job.

Mart, I know you must be kidding about the preload wrench, yes? I would have thought the real world of preload methods crossed the pond long ago: Lock the shaft facing down into a bench vise, spin the banjo hard and fast with both hands. Correct preset will be just shy of one complete revolution.
NOW we’re off topic in an Early Ford V8 direction!