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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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calewjohnson wrote:
Yes, as I said, I misspoke....if you extend the distance between the bolt and the measuring device, the resultant torque will be greater than the applied torque. With an Aero Undergrad degree and a Masters in Systems Engineering, I hardly think I was just educated, but thanks for the civility and happy holidays.
Cale
Off topic, but good info above!
If the guy with the Aero Undergrad degree and a Masters in Systems Engineering - can get it *wrong*....:R
(Oops sorry, drat! - I misspoke, you miss-torqued 'cause my education and degrees failed me!..:o..)
....so can the guy at the tire shop with (maybe) a high school diploma who says, "No problemo - my *impact wrench* is set for the torque required for your aluminum rims!"..:S
Uh-huh! - Yeah right!
Just happen to know a guy........
*Always* watch to see if he switches to a hand-held TQ wrench, check
to see if he has/knows the right setting - and don't hesitate to call a halt to "regroup" if necessary!..:W
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