Questions on Torquing! Plz Answer Gurus!
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Questions on Torquing! Plz Answer Gurus!
Sorry to be a big newb! I am just pondered by understanding toquing procedures and I have a few questions that I would like cleared up and/or answered. I believe this would benefit all others too.
Could someone explain the best procedure in torquing a bolt via torque wrench in a simple method.
For ex., hand tighten/finger tigten?!?! then set torque wrench and go?
Secondly, when torquing in steps, ie: 22 ft/lbs, then to 56 ft/lbs. (random numbers)
Do I set the wrench to 22 ft/lb, then adjust to 56 ft/lb for the second step?
Thirdly, head studs, well I guess I'll just follow ARP's instructions when my headbolts arrive, but if any confusing problems arise, I may need consult you guys.
And lastly I hope, should I use a 3/8" torque wrench for doing my head jobs (cam holder bolts, rocker arms, etc...) or use a 1/2"? I only have a 1/2 so....
Could someone explain the best procedure in torquing a bolt via torque wrench in a simple method.
For ex., hand tighten/finger tigten?!?! then set torque wrench and go?
Secondly, when torquing in steps, ie: 22 ft/lbs, then to 56 ft/lbs. (random numbers)
Do I set the wrench to 22 ft/lb, then adjust to 56 ft/lb for the second step?
Thirdly, head studs, well I guess I'll just follow ARP's instructions when my headbolts arrive, but if any confusing problems arise, I may need consult you guys.
And lastly I hope, should I use a 3/8" torque wrench for doing my head jobs (cam holder bolts, rocker arms, etc...) or use a 1/2"? I only have a 1/2 so....
Re: Questions on Torquing! Plz Answer Gurus! (Xscort)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Xscort »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Could someone explain the best procedure in torquing a bolt via torque wrench in a simple method.
For ex., hand tighten/finger tigten?!?! then set torque wrench and go?
Sure hand tighten, then use your torque wrench. I'm sure you won't be able to torque that high with just your fingers.
Secondly, when torquing in steps, ie: 22 ft/lbs, then to 56 ft/lbs. (random numbers)
Do I set the wrench to 22 ft/lb, then adjust to 56 ft/lb for the second step?
Yes, for example your cam caps, torque in sequence to your first number. Then retorque in the same sequence for the second number.
Thirdly, head studs, well I guess I'll just follow ARP's instructions when my headbolts arrive, but if any confusing problems arise, I may need consult you guys.
Of course.
And lastly I hope, should I use a 3/8" torque wrench for doing my head jobs (cam holder bolts, rocker arms, etc...) or use a 1/2"? I only have a 1/2 so....
Doesn't matter what size drive your torque wrench as long as you have the socket sizes for that drive. The drive doesn't change the amount of torque applied.
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For ex., hand tighten/finger tigten?!?! then set torque wrench and go?
Sure hand tighten, then use your torque wrench. I'm sure you won't be able to torque that high with just your fingers.
Secondly, when torquing in steps, ie: 22 ft/lbs, then to 56 ft/lbs. (random numbers)
Do I set the wrench to 22 ft/lb, then adjust to 56 ft/lb for the second step?
Yes, for example your cam caps, torque in sequence to your first number. Then retorque in the same sequence for the second number.
Thirdly, head studs, well I guess I'll just follow ARP's instructions when my headbolts arrive, but if any confusing problems arise, I may need consult you guys.
Of course.
And lastly I hope, should I use a 3/8" torque wrench for doing my head jobs (cam holder bolts, rocker arms, etc...) or use a 1/2"? I only have a 1/2 so....
Doesn't matter what size drive your torque wrench as long as you have the socket sizes for that drive. The drive doesn't change the amount of torque applied.
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