Do you use a torque wrench or go by feel?
Discussion
Just wondering if most PH home mechanics use a torque wrench (and go to the associated trouble of researching torque settings), or do most say "it'll be fine" and just go by feel?
I don't have a torque wrench and should probably buy one. TBH, the idea of trying to find the correct torque settings for everything puts me off more than the cost of the tool, but obviously if it has to be done, it has to be done. Still beats paying a garage to do it.
I don't have a torque wrench and should probably buy one. TBH, the idea of trying to find the correct torque settings for everything puts me off more than the cost of the tool, but obviously if it has to be done, it has to be done. Still beats paying a garage to do it.
tapkaJohnD said:
I found the wheel nuts on my modern had been tightened to THREE TIMES the book torque!
On the classic , I always use a torque wrench where the manual stipulates it. But BEWARE! Have you ever calibrated your torque wrench? I ruined a part by using a wrench that underread by 30%!
I've been reading around this and many people seem to think the beam type wrenches win for long term accuracy and reliability.On the classic , I always use a torque wrench where the manual stipulates it. But BEWARE! Have you ever calibrated your torque wrench? I ruined a part by using a wrench that underread by 30%!
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