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How to correctly use a torque wrench.
Here is a video from the team at 'Fix My Hog" on how to use a torque wrench properly!
I'm no expert, but I do have 1 tip. If it's a bolt that I remove frequently (oil drain bolt), I torque it to the low number on the range scale the manual gives you. You don't want to stress a bolt your tightening down regularly over the life of the trike/bike.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/how-t...36&vsoid=A6136
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Mostly common sense ... but, I can see where the issues he came up with could catch a novice.
I agree, but everyone is a novice till you do it a few times!Originally Posted by FuzzyWuzHe
I got indoctrinated on torque wrenches in the Sub service being a Missile Technician & working on nuclear missiles. A very picky bunch & hard to please. A stickler for doing things right.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Actually .. you're a novice until you mess something up once ...I agree, but everyone is a novice till you do it a few times!... I can SEE where on a nuclear missile that could be bad ...
Always a good idea to use a torque wrench whenever possible
On torque prevailing bolts this is a MUST
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Well, I learned something. Never owned a crows foot. 90 degrees.
Bill
2010 Tri-glide, Red Hot Sunglo
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One thing that he did not mention is that most break-away torque wrenches only work in the clockwise direction, so if you have left handed threads you must use a different torque wrench. Back in my Navy days the only torque wrenches that I was allowed to use were dial face and I had torqued wrenches calibrated in both directions in various ranges.
Ray
2017 Harley Triglide
Tijuana Border
For some reason I can't see the video. Is there a similar one on YouTube? Specifically about what the crows foot statement is about.
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When using a crows foot wrench in a torque situation (or any other device that could add length to the torque wrench) connect it at 90 deg to the torque wrench. Adding length adds leverage and distorts applied torque.
2017 Freewheeler
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O' I have to admit, that I over tightened, my oil bolt on a 850 Suzuki i used to own...........NOT pretty when there is no thread to bolt into...
Ronnie
This is 1 of the free videos on the Fix My Hog website. It could be your system as far as the video not working .
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
No reason why anyone dosnt own a torque wrench.Harbor Frieght gottem for $9.95 with coupon.Get all three sizes.Test in store make sure it moves through complete range.Good enough for routine Harley work.
I agree. I got a very nice Craftsman inch pound torque wrench when they were closing 1 of my local stores. It gets used way more than the foot pound wrench.
HD knows they are gonna make money on riders when they over-torque the steel drain screws in aluminum pans. Another problem child is derbycover screws.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
A very good buy on a pretty good torque wrenchI agree. I got a very nice Craftsman inch pound torque wrench when they were closing 1 of my local stores. It gets used way more than the foot pound wrench.
HD knows they are gonna make money on riders over-torque the steel drain screws in aluminum pans.
I have a 1/2 incher from Sears along with a 1,2 flex head from Snap on, a 3/8 flex from snap on and an inch pound 3/8 from snap on
All get used and cleaned regularly, Always wind torque off
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
A real Mechanic doesn't need a Torque wrench a real mechanic knows how much torque to apply by the length of the wrench...[Archimedes Principal] ...I've been Monkeying around cars , tractors and engines since the late 50's as a street mechanic, And we always did it Archimedes style, Or if that fails Caveman style.
;IE.... Tighten it till it strips and then turn back a 1/4 turn...
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
A real Mechanic doesn't need a Torque wrench a real mechanic knows how much torque to apply by the length of the wrench...[Archimedes Principal] ...I've been Monkeying around cars , tractors and engines since the late 50's as a street mechanic, And we always did it Archimedes style, Or if that fails Caveman style.
;IE.... Tighten it till it strips and then turn back a 1/4 turn...That worked back in the day
Too many fasteners now are torque to yield
While torque to yield head bolts are cost effective to the manufacturer there are something that the engine repairer will need to be aware off. In most cases it is not a requirement to replace conventional head bolts unless they are damaged i.e. damaged threads, the bolt head was rounded off, and the shank is severely corroded or pitted. Conventional head bolts simply did not wear out. Torque to yield head bolts however, by the very nature of their design do deteriorate and should never be reused
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
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