changed primary fluid
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changed primary fluid
changed my fluid in the heritage tonight. i have to say that the bolts felt too tight so i did not torque them to the minimum 12ft lbs, i only went to a little above 15. i dont think this will matter, but i am a little upset that i bought a torque wrench and then ended up using feel. anyone else have problems with not wanting to torque to factory specs? 
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I use torque wrench to spec on those, I have one stripped already by some previous ham-fested mechanic
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I used a Craftsman torque wrench on my transmission drain plug and it stripped the threads before the wrench clicked. I had to get a slightly larger automotive drain plug and force it in. Now I have to pull the trans fluid out the top with a bleeder.
Lesson- don't trust a torque wrench
Lesson- don't trust a torque wrench
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I used a Craftsman torque wrench on my transmission drain plug and it stripped the threads before the wrench clicked. I had to get a slightly larger automotive drain plug and force it in. Now I have to pull the trans fluid out the top with a bleeder.
Lesson- don't trust a torque wrench
Lesson- don't trust a torque wrench
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Using feel on those 1/4x20 allens / T-27 torx and blue locktite. A Snap-On (or decent brand $) torque wrench that hasn't been dropped is best, for motor work and axles etc, but FEEL is best on the derby / inspection / outer primary torx/allens and blue locktite....On the drain plug, wrap it with teflon tape and use feel, that is a super easy one to strip. That is why HD switched to the 5/8 hex on the primary drain.
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I used a Craftsman torque wrench on my transmission drain plug and it stripped the threads before the wrench clicked. I had to get a slightly larger automotive drain plug and force it in. Now I have to pull the trans fluid out the top with a bleeder.
Lesson- don't trust a torque wrench
Lesson- don't trust a torque wrench
