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| ====== Torque Wrenches and Attachments ====== | ====== Torque Wrenches and Attachments ====== | ||
| ====== Selecting the Right Torque Wrench ====== | ====== Selecting the Right Torque Wrench ====== | ||
| + | See also in the Sportsterpedia: | ||
| + | * [[techtalk:ref:tools025#torque_wrench_care_and_usage_related_charts_and_information|Torque Wrench Care and Usage, Related Charts and Information]] | ||
| + | * [[techtalk:ref:tools025#torque_wrench_calibration|Torque Wrench Calibration]] | ||
| * First criteria is to find a torque wrench that is calibrated for the torque value you'll be needing, no brainer. \\ Check the torque specs for what you'll be working on and buy a wrench that works in that range. | * First criteria is to find a torque wrench that is calibrated for the torque value you'll be needing, no brainer. \\ Check the torque specs for what you'll be working on and buy a wrench that works in that range. | ||
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| The turn the wrench until the two dials line up. \\ | The turn the wrench until the two dials line up. \\ | ||
| - | | CDI (Snap-On) dial torque wrench. ((photo by wachuko of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1688133)) \\ 0-250 in/lbs | | + | | CDI (Snap-On) dial torque wrench. ((photo by wachuko of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1688133)) \\ 0-250 in/lbs || |
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| ===== Clicker Type Wrench ===== | ===== Clicker Type Wrench ===== | ||
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| ===== Beam Type Wrench ===== | ===== Beam Type Wrench ===== | ||
| - | * The beam type torque wrench has a long pointed bar that bends at a controlled rate with added pressure. \\ The point moves along a graduated gauge to indicate the amount of torque applied. \\ When the gauge reaches the required torque, you stop turning the wrench. | + | * Beam style torque wrenches contain a floating handle, with allows the handle to pivot as you turn the wrench. |
| + | * The bar bends at a controlled rate with added pressure. \\ The point moves along a graduated gauge to indicate the amount of torque applied. \\ When the gauge reaches the required torque, you stop turning the wrench. | ||
| * There are no more moving parts than the beam itself. | * There are no more moving parts than the beam itself. | ||
| * Your eyes alone tell you when you have reached the correct torque value. | * Your eyes alone tell you when you have reached the correct torque value. | ||
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| * But, true tool nuts will want to have them all and still need more. | * But, true tool nuts will want to have them all and still need more. | ||
| * You can also 2 adapters back to back to go from 1/2" to 3/8" and then from 3/8" to a 1/4" drive socket. There are other combinations as well. | * You can also 2 adapters back to back to go from 1/2" to 3/8" and then from 3/8" to a 1/4" drive socket. There are other combinations as well. | ||
| - | * If you plan on using a torque wrench, below are some basic size adapters that you'll probably want on hand. So, go ahead and buy them just to have them. You'll appreciate them all eventually.... and probably want more too. | + | * If you plan on using a torque wrench, below are some basic size adapters that you'll probably want on hand. So, go ahead and buy them just to have them. You'll appreciate them all eventually.... and probably want more too. |
| + | * The use of drive adapters does not change the torque value on the fastener. | ||
| When buying a torque wrench, these are some suggested adapters to have on hand or buy with it: | When buying a torque wrench, these are some suggested adapters to have on hand or buy with it: | ||
