dumb questions about torque wrenches
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dumb questions about torque wrenches
First, do you guys really torque the transmission dipstick plug? and the derby cover torx27 screws? Second, I have never owned nor really used a torque wrench except once. How do you torque those allen screws like the torx and tanny dipstick? Do you need adapters that fit into the torque socket wrench? I assume I will need to get a inch pound and a foot pound wrench to do my own servicing. Right now all I have done is change the oil and tranny fluid, but I didn't torque the drain plugs, I just put them on with what I felt was the same amount that it took to get it off, which wasn't all that tight.
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RE: dumb questions about torque wrenches
I don't torque the drain plugs, but anything big like the primary cover...yes. If you plan on doing serious work you will need both inch and foot pound and the correct sockets (allen, torx, etc.) that fit.
Tight is relative. I have broken off bolts in the past (not on my bike). It is not fun.
Also, if you use loctite or anti seize etc. it changes the torque value. For example, a bolt with never seize on the threads (spark plug for example) only has to be torqued to 45% of the posted torque value.
Tight is relative. I have broken off bolts in the past (not on my bike). It is not fun.
Also, if you use loctite or anti seize etc. it changes the torque value. For example, a bolt with never seize on the threads (spark plug for example) only has to be torqued to 45% of the posted torque value.
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RE: dumb questions about torque wrenches
While it is true that you will develop a feel for proper tightness, you'll do it better by using a torque wrench. Many of the bolts on your scoot do not get tightened as much as you would think. I would say getting the two torque wrenches is worth it. Twist off a bolt in your primary cover and you'll wish you had spent the money on a wrench not broken bolt removal. Get the wrench with the same drive size as your sockets.
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RE: dumb questions about torque wrenches
On the offchance that somebody didn't know, an in/lb and ft/lb torque wr do the same time and sometimes to the same amount. I prefer the in/lb ones personally but if its a high torque the fat ones with both readings are always a plus. Just a heads up to remember 12 in/lbs is 1 ft/lb. scary ain't it.
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RE: dumb questions about torque wrenches
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On the offchance that somebody didn't know, an in/lb and ft/lb torque wr do the same time and sometimes to the same amount. I prefer the in/lb ones personally but if its a high torque the fat ones with both readings are always a plus. Just a heads up to remember 12 in/lbs is 1 ft/lb. scary ain't it.
On the offchance that somebody didn't know, an in/lb and ft/lb torque wr do the same time and sometimes to the same amount. I prefer the in/lb ones personally but if its a high torque the fat ones with both readings are always a plus. Just a heads up to remember 12 in/lbs is 1 ft/lb. scary ain't it.
Craftsman torque wrenches can be had for around $70 each that are good for the garage mechanic.
I've never heard the comment about 45% of value when using never-seize. Can anyone else comment on that? If its true, then i guess I've been doing it wrong for a long time.
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RE: dumb questions about torque wrenches
There is no such thing as a dumb question. I know I learned something reading this post. And I just purchased a torque wrench this weekend. I want to learn to do more on my bike myself.
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