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Old Oct 9, 2021 | 10:53 AM
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I use a 7/16'' open

ended Torque Spanner like this, not had one come loose, I'll look when I'm in the workshop what preset Torque setting it is as they come in all Torque values.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2021 | 12:37 PM
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No the plastic is from chinas used prophylactic reserves from the national go to mask company - its what holds the toilet paper they use for masks together
 
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Pete a 7/16 thread is 17 foot pounds max - we use the thought if a cast iron transmission valve body to an alloy trans case torque if fine for that then thats the number
 
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