Torque wrench question
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Just remember that the smaller bolts are in "inch pounds". Just use common sense. All the little 8 & 10mm bolts are way too small to use a big 1/2" torque wrench IMO. I just use a 1/4" ratchet on the little bolts and "hand torque" them. Worked at a Honda dealer for 5 years and only used Torque wrench for head gaskets, Bearing caps & a few other rare cases. I've seen too many people set their 1/2" torque wrench to 80 something & snap a 10 millimeter bolt off that was supposed to be in in-lb not ft-lb. I realize this is common knowledge for any technician but we have many people that are just starting out with mechanical maintenance.
The wrench has a double chart, so I don't need to worry about converting. Just have to make sure I'm looking at the correct tic mark! I guess if I'm gonna hand torque something, I'll just use my hand...then attach a socket and give it a tiny tiny little more push.
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You are best off using a torque wrench. It's always the safest way to know that bolts won't be too loose and fall out or stripped/snapped off.
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yep 1/4" torque wrench here, but after you've done it several times you kinda get to know what the torque is and can do it by hand, unless of course it is a head bolt or similiar, I will always use the torque wrech.
Chris.
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