Yes, given the fact that my torque wrench is probably out of spec. But
how, do say, do I tell if it is or not?
Patrick
----- Original Message -----
From: Oliver, Chris MAJ <oliverc@monroe.army.mil>
To: <spitfires-digest@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: lug nuts became crows foot and torque
>
> Just my two cents on this topic, I agree with all that is said about the
> torque wrench, and the off set of the crows foot changing the torque
value.
> Please be careful when torqueing with a crows foot. They have a tendency
to
> open up and slip. I had a job in the aerospace industry, and we had to
> torque a line fitting to a real tight tolerance (Space vehicle). The
> average crows foot came apart, so we had to design a special "heavy duty"
> one. We had a name brand tool company make it for us at a great price.
If
> interested please contact me off line. Also don't assume your new torque
> wrench is calibrated out of the box, we had two fail, our supplier gladly
> exchanged them. Good luck Chris
>
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