Torque Specs for 8mm Allen Head Axle Bolts?
03-25-2009, 01:36 PM
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03-25-2009, 10:02 PM
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Differences between lore and truth... I'm sure MK will find a reason to jump in here too. The torque applied to one end of the extension is the same as what is at the other end, --once you use up the wind-up--. A straight extension is fine, and the more rigid it is the better your feel will be. But in reality, once you are sneaking up on the value you've dialed in to the wrench and movement is extremely small, it's just a metter of feel at that point.
Notice in Rob's picture that we are using 1/2" drive extensions, for this reason. It's not that the torque would be wrong using 3/8" drive parts, it's just that it's tougher to get the feel for the breakaway on the cams in the wrench when there is such a large windup. It's just easier on your hands and arms when it clicks.
Notice in Rob's picture that we are using 1/2" drive extensions, for this reason. It's not that the torque would be wrong using 3/8" drive parts, it's just that it's tougher to get the feel for the breakaway on the cams in the wrench when there is such a large windup. It's just easier on your hands and arms when it clicks.
Do the torque values really have to be THAT exact that the slight difference in feel would be important? (This is a sincere question.)
I use a torque wrench on everything I can, I did not realize that I had to be so careful about the using it.
03-26-2009, 06:20 PM
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Bob--
Too loose and they come out. Too tight and they stretch. get it as close as you can.
Too loose and they come out. Too tight and they stretch. get it as close as you can.
