[TR] Torque Wrench Dilemma

[Randall]

> It's been suggested that 160 lb me standing on the end of an 
> 18" breaker bar would exert about that torque. I like this idea.

You'll probably like it less when the socket slips off.

> Richard Good told me that setting the wrench at 125 lbs and 
> putting a 24"
> pipe over it would yield about the right force.

Funny he would make a mistake like that.  He is mistaken of course.

> Then I found these two formulas http://tinyurl.com/97faw7 & 
> http://tinyurl.com/774vwv which appear to work math-wise but 
> where does the extension go?

Check figure 8-16.

> I've also heard that most shops would just hit it with their 
> impact wrench and call it a day.

Perhaps that's true, but after ruining several wheel bearings on a FWD
non-LBC, I don't use an impact wrench even to remove CVJ nuts.

> So....what's the best way to accomplish this....and buying a 
> $200 torque wrench is not the answer though I may just rent 
> one if necessary.

Let's see, you've spent HOW much on this "improvement" and now you're going
to cheap out on installing it properly ?
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Randall