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torque question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ifonly2005, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. ifonly2005

    ifonly2005 Member

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    i got a few things coming from chacal this weekend hopefully, in wich one is a new oil pan gasket. question: does anyone think 10 ft/lbs is ok to torque to? i know the valve cover gasket calls for 7,so im assuming so would the pan???? but 10s the lowest i go.... and although some of you might say tighten with pinky... im not like that:) i like to torque... so having a torque stick would greatly reduce myself for having to buy more stuff. please and thanks :)
     
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    MiCarl Active Member

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    You need another torque wrench.
     
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    lol.... i havent bought one yet for lower applications... but the stores only sell them starting at 10 ft/lbs. i just dont really see 3 ft lbs being crucial!?
     
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    mtnbikecrazy55 Active Member

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    Harbor freight torque wrenches are cheap. And work better than guessing. They go on sale for 10-12 bucks each from time to time. Get a 1/4", 3/4", and 1/2" so you're set. You can always convert inch lbs to ft lbs as well.
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    when one of those 6mm bolts lets go and you get that sick feeling that makes you want to dirty your shorts you'll wish you had one
     
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    No I'm going to get one.. my question was do you think if it said 7.. that 10 would be ok
     
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    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Don't risk pulling the threads out, spend 10$ on the right tool. 10 would be too much.
     
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    those things are meant to be accurate mid scale, at the bottom like that you may only get 5, who knows. i set my 1/4 inch one at 6 to do a 7 you can always tighten them a little more
     
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    yup I agree with Polock man...just go buy a 10$ wrench man...its worth it and youll have it when ever you need it again...just stick it in your tool box and forget about it until you need it...
     
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    I hear ya. Ill ask around to borrow one.kind of don't want to wait 2 weeks for a tool. So no one corrected me... so I assume oil pans 7 ftLbs as well??
     
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    7.2 ft/lb is correct.

    And I agree that you need a smaller torque wrench. I would recommend a "micrometer" type with a 25~250 INCH/pound range.
     
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