Using a torque wrench.

Dave · 07-08-2011, 01:18 PM

I've often wondered, when the specs call for a torque of say 80 to 90 foot pounds, is it best to just torque to 80 or split the difference and go with 85?

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2011, 01:27 PM

If thats what they call for, anywhere in that range is adequate.
Id probably go to the max myself.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-08-2011, 04:51 PM

I'm with Steve. If it called for a range I would go for the max. It shouldn't break anything if their specs call for a range like that.

**Jared** · 07-08-2011, 06:07 PM

There is probably some slight mechanic error with the wrench. I too would just go for the max.

**MAS Tequila** · 07-08-2011, 06:55 PM

Whats a tork rench?

ponch · 07-08-2011, 07:34 PM

It also makes a difference if the threads are lubricated or not.

ponch · 07-08-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

Whats a tork rench?

Something Peter used on Monkees.

Sin City Stan · 07-08-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

Whats a tork rench?

Something Peter used on Monkees.

That's bad. ::)

ponch · 07-08-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

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Originally Posted by ponch

Something Peter used on Monkees.

That's bad. ::)

Well, with his spelling and all...I thought it esoteric enough that some younger folk wouldn't get it.

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

It also makes a difference if the threads are lubricated or not.

I thought you were talking abot condoms.

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

Whats a tork rench?

Something Peter used on Monkees.

Thats funny!

**brote** · 07-11-2011, 12:09 PM

I'd verify with these tables and go from there.

http://www.engineershandbook.com/Tables/torque.htm

**Top Cat** · 07-11-2011, 12:27 PM

I usually tighten the bolts till they break, then back off a half turn.

ponch · 07-11-2011, 12:36 PM

That's nothing. You haven't lived until you've broken a tap in an engine block. ;)

**ringadingh** · 07-11-2011, 12:41 PM

Ive done stuff like that more than once, language gets colorful then.

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