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REF: Tools - Sub-024
Rocker Box Tools
Ironhead Engine
- Keep the extender straight out in front of the wrench. Don't let it move out of line more than a ratchet click or two, otherwise it can affect the torque reading. 1)
Read more about torque value changes with the use of extensions here.
Torque rocker box bolts to 20 ft lbs. You can use a wrench cut down to 3 inches long and welded to a 3/8 drive socket to get in under the frame and torque those rocker bolts to show 185 inch pounds on a 10 inch torque wrench, to give 240 at the bolt. |
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1/2“ wrench cut down (box also ground down to fit confined areas) 3/4” socket notched with an angle grinder. 2) | Torque wrench extender welded and ready to use. Extension Length: 3“ from the center of the drive square to the center of the (intended) bolt. 3) | Torquing rear rocker box bolts with torque wrench extender. 4) |
A little cutting, a little welding and you have a special wrench to reach the bolts under the frame. 5) |
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Evo Engine
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Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=2
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photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=2
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photos by Hippysmack