Torque wrench question
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From: Kearney, Nebr
Torque wrench question
How did you guys that worked with injectors/glowplugs torque to oil spouts down? Is their an adapter I can buy to I can accomplish this? Do I do this before I place the injector into the bore?
Also, their's no way I can get my torque wrench to tighten down the gp's either. Can I use a suvial to do this?
Also, their's no way I can get my torque wrench to tighten down the gp's either. Can I use a suvial to do this?
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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
I think I usually use 1/4 inch drive sockets and extensions then just use a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter on my torque wrench. A 1/4 drive deep well socket should fit down in there for the GP. As for torqueing the oil spout what problem are you having? I think they are just allen head bolts.
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From: Toulon,Il.
If you have extra allen wrenches cut one & then use a 6pt socket on it. Or with extra sockets&a-wrenches match'em n weld together.
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From: Whitewright, Tx
Originally Posted by fuelman
If you have extra allen wrenches cut one & then use a 6pt socket on it. Or with extra sockets&a-wrenches match'em n weld together.
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Sears usually has em on sale for a set for around $20.00 in 3/8" size, and maybe $12.00 for cheapo's 1/4" at a Shucks/PartsAmerica store. I know Shucks goes by a different name in mahy other states..jsut can't remember it right now. COme to thin of it, I bet Wal-Mart has a cheap set too. Home Depot..Lowes..ect...
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From: Whitewright, Tx
Originally Posted by andywe
Sears usually has em on sale for a set for around $20.00 in 3/8" size, and maybe $12.00 for cheapo's 1/4" at a Shucks/PartsAmerica store. I know Shucks goes by a different name in mahy other states..jsut can't remember it right now. COme to thin of it, I bet Wal-Mart has a cheap set too. Home Depot..Lowes..ect...
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From: Ashland City, TN
Remember when you are torquing with swivvles or any sort of extension, that the extension does change the torque ammount needed.
I'm not sure on the offsets, its only a few pounds or inches for smaller extensions, but large extensions, conversions from to different sizes, and swivels will have a lot different effect on the actuall bolt torque compared to the wrench.
Just use your brain and dont go overboard. =)
I'm not sure on the offsets, its only a few pounds or inches for smaller extensions, but large extensions, conversions from to different sizes, and swivels will have a lot different effect on the actuall bolt torque compared to the wrench.
Just use your brain and dont go overboard. =)