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Old Jan 1, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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I began tearing down my 2010 flhx today so I can install my fuelmoto 107" kit. I had some trouble removing the rear rocker box as there's not a lot of room to get a ratchet in there on the left side of the motor (horn side). My question is, when I reinstall the rocker boxes I'm worried I won't have enough room to get my torque wrench in there. How are you guys doing this with the limited room on the rear cylinder? Any info is appreciated!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 09:13 AM
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Dog bone wrench!


 

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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 09:17 AM
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Any local stores sell them you think?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 09:48 AM
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Any local stores sell them you think?
Might be hard to find there, got mine on Amazon.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 04:31 PM
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Their called Torque Wench Adapters.
MAC and Snap-on tools have them. You can just buy the one you need or a set from your friendly Snap-o or MAC truck.
Here are some on ebay for your information:
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/torque-adapter
 

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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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Just make sure to position it correctly. You'll only make that mistake 1 time.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 08:48 PM
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They also turn a different tq value than what you will set wrench to. Will have to add a few ft lbs to compensate. Just buy a 1/2" 3/8 drive adapter and you are good. The universal adapter that will use you socket may have clearance issues.
 
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If you put the Dog Bone Torque Adapters on at 90 degrees to the torque wrench you will have to make no adjustments to the torque number.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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I don't worry about torqueing each fastener. If I can get a torque wrench on one, I then put a box end wrench on the ones I can't use the torque wrench on and tighten until it "feels" right. It won't matter if you are a couple of foot pounds off either way. Nothing wrong with the torque wrench adapters; just saying they are not necessary.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 03:29 PM
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Yep, there is a reason a combination wrench is the length that it is.
 
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