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| ====== Torque Wrenches and Attachments ====== | ====== Torque Wrenches and Attachments ====== | ||
| ====== Selecting the Right Torque Wrench ====== | ====== Selecting the Right Torque Wrench ====== | ||
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| * 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. | ||
| * Torque range and accuracy to cover all fasteners on a Sportster: It's safe to say you'll need at least three torque wrenches minimal. \\ 1/4" drive for inch pound wrench for small bolts. \\ 3/8" drive foot/pound for general bolts. \\ 1/2" drive foot/pound wrench for larger torque applications. \\ 3/4" drive foot/pound wrench is very help on the sprocket shaft. | * Torque range and accuracy to cover all fasteners on a Sportster: It's safe to say you'll need at least three torque wrenches minimal. \\ 1/4" drive for inch pound wrench for small bolts. \\ 3/8" drive foot/pound for general bolts. \\ 1/2" drive foot/pound wrench for larger torque applications. \\ 3/4" drive foot/pound wrench is very help on the sprocket shaft. | ||
| - | Most torque wrenches that measure in ft/lbs don't go down low enough for small fasteners like primary/cam cover bolts etc. ((Folkie of the XLFORUM | + | Most torque wrenches that measure in ft/lbs don't go down low enough for small fasteners like primary/cam cover bolts etc. ((Folkie of the XLFORUM |
| And most torque wrenches aren't accurate at the very bottom of their range. \\ | And most torque wrenches aren't accurate at the very bottom of their range. \\ | ||
| The accuracy increases as you get up past from 20% or so of the scale on the wrench. \\ | The accuracy increases as you get up past from 20% or so of the scale on the wrench. \\ | ||
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| You do not just have to have a click type torque wrench. There are beam type torque wrenches out there as well. \\ | You do not just have to have a click type torque wrench. There are beam type torque wrenches out there as well. \\ | ||
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| ====== Types of Torque Wrenches ====== | ====== Types of Torque Wrenches ====== | ||
| ===== Dial Type Wrench ===== | ===== Dial Type Wrench ===== | ||
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| The dial torque wrench is designed for quick calibration. ((https:// | The dial torque wrench is designed for quick calibration. ((https:// | ||
| To use the wrench, set the inside dial to zero and the outside dial to the desired torque value. \\ | To use the wrench, set the inside dial to zero and the outside dial to the desired torque value. \\ | ||
| 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 | + | | CDI (Snap-On) dial torque wrench. ((photo by wachuko of the XLFORUM |
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| ===== Clicker Type Wrench ===== | ===== Clicker Type Wrench ===== | ||
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| * As its name suggests, the clicking torque wrench clicks when the desired torque is reached. \\ Before turning the wrench, you set the handle to a specific torque. \\ When a clicker wrench is pulled to the point of the torque setting, the lever inside the wrench rolls over a cam and hits the inside of the wrench handle wall. \\ This effect makes the “click” sound, and tells the operator that they have reached the desired torque value. | * As its name suggests, the clicking torque wrench clicks when the desired torque is reached. \\ Before turning the wrench, you set the handle to a specific torque. \\ When a clicker wrench is pulled to the point of the torque setting, the lever inside the wrench rolls over a cam and hits the inside of the wrench handle wall. \\ This effect makes the “click” sound, and tells the operator that they have reached the desired torque value. | ||
| * The typical click-type torque wrench comes with a manual adjustable setting on the handle and typically have a ratchet head just like a socket wrench. | * The typical click-type torque wrench comes with a manual adjustable setting on the handle and typically have a ratchet head just like a socket wrench. | ||
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| ===== Beam Type Wrench ===== | ===== Beam Type Wrench ===== | ||
| - | + | * Beam style torque wrenches contain a floating handle, with allows the handle to pivot as you turn the wrench. | |
| - | * The beam type torque wrench has a long pointed | + | * 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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| - | | 3/4" Drive - Beam Torque Wrench ((photos by dezzertrat of the XLFORUM | + | | 3/4" Drive - Beam Torque Wrench ((photos by dezzertrat of the XLFORUM |
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| ===== Digital (electronic) Type Wrench ===== | ===== Digital (electronic) Type Wrench ===== | ||
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| * An electronic torque wrench displays a torque value on a digital screen. ((https:// | * An electronic torque wrench displays a torque value on a digital screen. ((https:// | ||
| * Electronic (indicating) torque wrenches, have a strain gauge attached to the torsion rod. | * Electronic (indicating) torque wrenches, have a strain gauge attached to the torsion rod. | ||
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| ===== Torque Screwdrivers ===== | ===== Torque Screwdrivers ===== | ||
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| * For very small torques, it is common to use a torque screwdriver rather than a torque wrench. | * For very small torques, it is common to use a torque screwdriver rather than a torque wrench. | ||
| ====== What's the Best Type Torque Wrench to Use on a Sportster? ====== | ====== What's the Best Type Torque Wrench to Use on a Sportster? ====== | ||
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| That's a loaded question. The best answer is whichever one works. \\ | That's a loaded question. The best answer is whichever one works. \\ | ||
| * Beam, Dial or even Digital torque wrenches are more consistent in their designed use than Clicker type torque wrenches. | * Beam, Dial or even Digital torque wrenches are more consistent in their designed use than Clicker type torque wrenches. | ||
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| ===== Drive Adapters ===== | ===== Drive Adapters ===== | ||
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| * Torque wrenches come with a variety of drive point sizes. Of course, so do sockets. Unless you have a full shop of tools, it can be cost effective to use adapters to give you the flexibility in using the same sockets with different drive wrenches. | * Torque wrenches come with a variety of drive point sizes. Of course, so do sockets. Unless you have a full shop of tools, it can be cost effective to use adapters to give you the flexibility in using the same sockets with different drive wrenches. | ||
| * It's also important at times to be able to get to certain spots with smaller O.D. wrenches with the help from adapters as a (1/4" drive) 1/2" socket will probably be a smaller outside diameter than 3/8" or 1/2" drive in the same bolt size. | * It's also important at times to be able to get to certain spots with smaller O.D. wrenches with the help from adapters as a (1/4" drive) 1/2" socket will probably be a smaller outside diameter than 3/8" or 1/2" drive in the same bolt size. | ||
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| | This homemade extension is nice. You will need to recalculate torque if used this way. ||| | | This homemade extension is nice. You will need to recalculate torque if used this way. ||| | ||
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| - | ^ Homemade Wrench Extension for in-frame applications ((photos by Hopper of the XLFORUM | + | ^ Homemade Wrench Extension for in-frame applications ((photos by Hopper of the XLFORUM |
| - | |This setup also extends the drive end of the wrench and you'll have to calculate for the correct torque. \\ 1/2 torque wrench (L) inside a pull handle wrench (minus the handle). 3/4" drive torque wrench (R) with 1/2" adapter and a socket to fit the \\ square shank of the 1/2" wrench. You can torque to about 140 foot pounds with this contraption but you have to keep straight alignment with the \\ 2 wrenches or actual torque on the nut will change. This is Not a proper tool setup but it will work with lower torque values. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM | + | |This setup also extends the drive end of the wrench and you'll have to calculate for the correct torque. \\ 1/2 torque wrench (L) inside a pull handle wrench (minus the handle). 3/4" drive torque wrench (R) with 1/2" adapter and a socket to fit the \\ square shank of the 1/2" wrench. You can torque to about 140 foot pounds with this contraption but you have to keep straight alignment with the \\ 2 wrenches or actual torque on the nut will change. This is Not a proper tool setup but it will work with lower torque values. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM |
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| - | ^ This application is used to adapt a 1/2" drive socket for use with a 3/4" drive torque wrench. Really! ((photos by Hopper of the XLFORUM | + | ^ This application is used to adapt a 1/2" drive socket for use with a 3/4" drive torque wrench. Really! ((photos by Hopper of the XLFORUM |
| | Here is another way to make a drive end extension. This also needs to be calculated before using. | | Here is another way to make a drive end extension. This also needs to be calculated before using. | ||
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| - | ^ Dial type torque wrench with box end wrench extension. ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM | + | ^ Dial type torque wrench with box end wrench extension. ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM |
| ===== Swivels (or universal joint) ===== | ===== Swivels (or universal joint) ===== | ||
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| ===== Crows Foot ===== | ===== Crows Foot ===== | ||
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| - | | Flare nut crows foot. \\ Tight corners for non-slip function. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM | + | | Flare nut crows foot. \\ Tight corners for non-slip function. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM |
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