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Torque wrench
KXcam22:
Wow,
Sounds like I may be closer "by hand". I thought torquing them wet was when I have a beer in the other hand. But seriously, adding a lubricant causes a +10% increase in the torque acheived. I threadlock my base studs with blue (which is also a semi-lube - I am told +5%). Cam.
TheGDog:
Please forgive the n00b question... but what it is a "crows foot" as you all are reffering to here in this context?
And some definition to what the term "lapping" refers too?
From the context clues of the sentence it was used in... it sounds like some method/procedure for making sure the head-to-cylinder surface junctures are as planar/flat as possible so that the gasket seals proper... am I understanding it right?
martinfan30:
--- Quote from: KXcam22 on March 12, 2009, 02:37:13 AM ---Wow,
Sounds like I may be closer "by hand". I thought torquing them wet was when I have a beer in the other hand. But seriously, adding a lubricant causes a +10% increase in the torque acheived. I threadlock my base studs with blue (which is also a semi-lube - I am told +5%). Cam.
--- End quote ---
This brings up another question... Do you retorque the nuts after a certain amount of time with cometic gaskets?
Friar-Tuck:
G,
Here's a link to "crows foot"
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=272&store=snapon-store
Don't be put off by the "Snap-On" price.. Craftsman,SK,Proto, Mac etc will be much cheaper.
The link in the above post by Martin for the motion pro tool will fit the bill also.
http://motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0134/
Thanks for taking the time to post info on the Torque stuff Pegger.
Tuck\o/
Johnniespeed:
Call me a crude dude if you must, but I also am torquing by feel method. I think I may have put more fuel through my bike than most guys ever will, and absolutely no problems have ever occurred. I prefer a little lube on the threads to obtain a more even feel. I have been reringing about every 250 gallons and all is well, the base always stays sealed and tight, I also only use OEM gaskets.
John
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