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I have a torque wrench that will only measure as high as 150 ft-lb. I need to torque a couple bolts to 300 ft-lb. I don't want to buy another torque wrench that will measure that high because I don't ...
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If you have a 1' torque wrench that peaks at 150#, it takes 150# of force to max out the wrench.
Just slipping a pipe over the end so you get a 2' arm, only means it takes 75# of force to max it out at 150#. You could apply 150# of force to get 300# of torque but with just an extension arm, you have no way of knowing how much force you applied.
As others have said, there are multipliers that go between the wrench and the nut that can allow you to measure the torque up to higher values.
You were incorrect when you said you just needed the math. You need the right tool.
Just slipping a pipe over the end so you get a 2' arm, only means it takes 75# of force to max it out at 150#. You could apply 150# of force to get 300# of torque but with just an extension arm, you have no way of knowing how much force you applied.
As others have said, there are multipliers that go between the wrench and the nut that can allow you to measure the torque up to higher values.
You were incorrect when you said you just needed the math. You need the right tool.
