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I need to get a Torque Wrench, please help

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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jcb1975@yahoo.com
Hmmm, don't need to use a torque wrench, just some loctite and snug it up?
That is the kind of advice that brings on the need for roadside assistance. Sure, some fasteners are more critical regarding accurate torque specifications. But, if it is specified, you should follow it, including the type of loctite used. Anyone that tells you otherwise is a hack.
Well alright Mr high and mighty
I guess the ones of us that are mechanics for a living and know when snug and a little loctite will be good are hacks. I'll take my six figure income as a hack and keep on doing what I've been doing for the past 25 + yrs.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by okcjetmech
I'll take my six figure income as a hack and keep on doing what I've been doing for the past 25 + yrs.
Six figure you say, I want be a hack.

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