10 inch pounds on brake MC cover
#1
12-05-2018, 05:56 PM
10 inch pounds on brake MC cover
I've read threads about how delicate 10 inch pounds is when tightening the screws for the MC cover and clutch MC cover. "Two fingers barely grabbing the screw driver "etc.
Finally bought a wheeler fat torque screwdriver that is used in gun work, 10 inch pounds is way tighter than I've been lead to believe. It's 50.00 bucks but no more agonizing over "too loose, too tight."
Just thought I would pass this along as there is so much advise on how to go about guessing what 10 inch pounds feels like without using a torque wrench.
My torque wrench is new with calibration verification paperwork included.
Finally bought a wheeler fat torque screwdriver that is used in gun work, 10 inch pounds is way tighter than I've been lead to believe. It's 50.00 bucks but no more agonizing over "too loose, too tight."
Just thought I would pass this along as there is so much advise on how to go about guessing what 10 inch pounds feels like without using a torque wrench.
My torque wrench is new with calibration verification paperwork included.
#3
12-05-2018, 06:01 PM
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#4
12-05-2018, 06:27 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
The master cover is sealed. How it works is the gasket is a diaphragm. It drops into cup to let fluid go down. There is a little slit on the topside that should not be squashed.
Run both screws down a little snug watching gasket. As you continue to snug, you will see the slightest bulge in the side of gasket as it makes a concave surface. All it takes and the rebound of the rubber keeps them tight.
Torque will very greatly depending on outside temperature when you do it. So watch the bludge even if you use your torque wrench.
Keep and eye on it first time out and recheck.
Run both screws down a little snug watching gasket. As you continue to snug, you will see the slightest bulge in the side of gasket as it makes a concave surface. All it takes and the rebound of the rubber keeps them tight.
Torque will very greatly depending on outside temperature when you do it. So watch the bludge even if you use your torque wrench.
Keep and eye on it first time out and recheck.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; 12-05-2018 at 06:28 PM.
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#6
12-05-2018, 07:01 PM
Grand HDF Member
I've read threads about how delicate 10 inch pounds is when tightening the screws for the MC cover and clutch MC cover. "Two fingers barely grabbing the screw driver "etc.
Finally bought a wheeler fat torque screwdriver that is used in gun work, 10 inch pounds is way tighter than I've been lead to believe. It's 50.00 bucks but no more agonizing over "too loose, too tight."
Just thought I would pass this along as there is so much advise on how to go about guessing what 10 inch pounds feels like without using a torque wrench.
My torque wrench is new with calibration verification paperwork included.
Finally bought a wheeler fat torque screwdriver that is used in gun work, 10 inch pounds is way tighter than I've been lead to believe. It's 50.00 bucks but no more agonizing over "too loose, too tight."
Just thought I would pass this along as there is so much advise on how to go about guessing what 10 inch pounds feels like without using a torque wrench.
My torque wrench is new with calibration verification paperwork included.
#7
12-05-2018, 07:03 PM
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#8
12-05-2018, 07:42 PM
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Spent a lifetime dealing with overthinkers and the last 4 years working for one that's a case study for OCD with epic control issues, no way I'm even looking down that road.
#9
12-05-2018, 11:09 PM
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Bicycle shop, you can get some badass tools for super light torque there. I was an avid road biker for years doing 2-300 miles a week until a wreck finished my right shoulder off to the point I’m good for 15-20 miles and then can’t stay on the bike anymore.
Still have all the specialty tools and they’re sooooo much cheaper than a motorcycle shop version.
Still have all the specialty tools and they’re sooooo much cheaper than a motorcycle shop version.
#10
12-06-2018, 10:42 AM
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