Torque Wrench?
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Torque Wrench?
One thing no one ever taught me to use was the torque wrench can someone fill me in on how to use this thing?
And also whats the specs for the intake bolts?
And also whats the specs for the intake bolts?
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My torque wrench has a pointer that comes from way down there where the scket attaches. As you tighten the pointer moves up the scale. Stop when you reach the spec torque amount.
The 302 intake mainifold to head takes 23-25 ft/lbs....per Ford Truck Spec Book.
The 302 intake mainifold to head takes 23-25 ft/lbs....per Ford Truck Spec Book.
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the old pointer type are ok for some things. for torqueing bolts/nuts get a click type which will click when you reach a torque much easier and more compact. digital wrenchs can vibrate and ding at the correct torque, nicer more accurate and more money. if you need to check a rolling torque like the preload on a bearing you need a dail type wrench. dial wrenchs work for bolts too all you have to do is read the dial.
i'd suggest for starters get a click type simple and you can get one from sears. snop on would be glad to sell you one worth it for work but a little expensive.
i'd suggest for starters get a click type simple and you can get one from sears. snop on would be glad to sell you one worth it for work but a little expensive.
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Originally Posted by scottie2hottie
No offense intended but if you don't know how to use a torque maybe you shouldn't be. Again, I don't mean to be offensive but I think they are meant for technical parts of a build.......
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buddy like i said no offense was intended, I wasn't being meaning to be mean. If you're using the torque wrench to put wheels on ok but if you're putting a motor together and have never used a torque wrench maybe you should reconsider. I'm assuming you went tech school if you got tools to go along with it....If that tech school specializes in being a mechanic you might want to request your money back, because I am pretty sure they are supposed to train you by the book and that almost always requires a torque wrench. Good luck with your project!
