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Simple Torque Wrench (for your sensitive nuts)

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by wizard, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. wizard

    wizard Active Member

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    set a spring scale to your socket bar 1 foot from the centre of the nut, pull the spring scale to read the torque in pounds eg. 18 pounds @ 1 foot = 18lbf ft.
     
    wizard, Apr 22, 2008
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    stereomind Active Member

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    Very neat idea! possibly more precise than the clicker-type torque wrench.
     
    stereomind, Apr 22, 2008
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    hahah that is ghetto!.. but I can't knock it... I got a little redneck in me
     
    dustball, Apr 22, 2008
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