03-21-2017, 07:09 AM | #21 |
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450 ft-lbs on the rear axle nut for this tractor, I use a 3/4 drive socket and a 4 foot cheater, bar then jump on it with my 225 lbs.
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03-21-2017, 07:43 AM | #22 | |
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I was kidding...
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03-21-2017, 07:44 AM | #23 |
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Should that be a 2 foot bar?
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03-21-2017, 08:14 AM | #24 |
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OK Capt Kirk, you got me,
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03-21-2017, 08:58 AM | #25 |
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Yep, 4' bar gives him 900 ft-lbs and if he's "jumping"...he's getting an additional impact loading on top if it.
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03-21-2017, 10:15 AM | #26 |
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The longest lasting and least expensive type are the deflecting beam type but you may notice that very few if any are even available anymore. They were too good. The dial types are also a form of deflecting beam but I don't see many of those available anymore either. I had one cheap dial type crater out once but my Snap On ones still pass calibration after 35+ years in service. |
03-21-2017, 11:40 AM | #27 |
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I know I am going to start a "s**t storm" here, but DO NOT buy the Harbor Freight torque wrench. Just for the heck of it one night we compared the HF to a calibrated Snap On and the HF was WAY off, 15 to 20 lbs. under and not repeatable. Not worth the aggravation.
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03-21-2017, 11:49 AM | #28 |
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Hence the selective use of the beam type by the NASCAR guru; you could have your pet gorilla install the heads with an open end wrench and the engine will probably run fine, but a few pounds off on a little rod fastener will end your career.
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03-21-2017, 12:00 PM | #29 | |
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They compared a HF to a SO and the HF was right on with the SO, so maybe they happened on a good one? |
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03-21-2017, 12:35 PM | #30 |
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All My Snap On ones are old and made back when stuff didn't have electronics added. They may not make good ones like they used to. Some of the newer ones are LCD type readout and beep at you when you reach the prescribed torque. Since my old ones still work, I haven't yet had a need to find out if they're worth a crap or not. I hope I don't have to.
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