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There are a lot of bolts and fasteners on your car! And almost every single one of them has a specific torque specification for tightening it down. But what is torque and how can you be sure you're putting everything together correctly during your next repair? Hagerty's resident car guru, Davin Reckow, is here to help answer that question.
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  • @tracerloenan8020
    @tracerloenan80204 жыл бұрын

    For me, this was a great refresher course that anyone should be able to understand. As always, Exceptional Job and Thank You.

  • @micharoman9188
    @micharoman91884 жыл бұрын

    And that is what i called "a proffesional explaination of the subject ".

  • @jimclarke1108

    @jimclarke1108

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes very professional

  • @MrEyad1990
    @MrEyad19904 жыл бұрын

    I love this . Do more of this .

  • @FarmAlarm
    @FarmAlarm4 жыл бұрын

    *Bonus footage:* a 24 inch pipe, slipped on the handle of a China made 3/8 ratchet with a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter is *Not a torque wrench.* LOL Great video!

  • @scottfirman

    @scottfirman

    4 жыл бұрын

    THAT my friend is a home made breaker bar AKA knuckle buster.

  • @FarmAlarm

    @FarmAlarm

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@scottfirman ouch!

  • @Fernie0069

    @Fernie0069

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheater bar

  • @MrPawanlalwani
    @MrPawanlalwani4 жыл бұрын

    the best informative DIY video i have seen in a while. thanks alot do more of these

  • @bootslangley4875
    @bootslangley48754 жыл бұрын

    hey Bud, great informative video. I've turned a wrench for 50 + years, on cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATV and now eBikes. Note; Did I mention Outboard Boat Motors. Well, since (as a kid), I had a GIANT FAIL concerning a certain boat motor and a Brass "Speed" Prop (that I saved for months to buy) I SWEAR I "tightened" ( really, it was Real TIGHT) let's "SOB", move on. BTW, since when is a cotter pin all that important. Don't ask!!!!!!!!!! That was a very informative video and it had many bits of info I already know. BUT, you also added info I didn't know. That was refreshing, and just shows that no matter your experience (BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand), there's always something you can still learn. Now finally, and most important, WHERE DID YOU GET THAT T-SHIRT!!!!!!!!! :-) I Need one. Thanks in advance. Ride/drive/build safe and have fun. cheers Boots (don't call me Ringo) Langley La Mesa, ca

  • @p.a.f.mitasol8071
    @p.a.f.mitasol80714 жыл бұрын

    Always producing quality info about quality products with quality pictures, that's why I keep coming back, your all about the quality .

  • @MrJacksjb
    @MrJacksjb4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a structural engineer mainly in the aerospace field. One of the things I've done is calculate required torque to ensure that joints don't gap, leak, etc. Once while working on a rocket program we were using 1" shank diameter 200ksi bolts (Grade 8 are 150ksi) and calculated a required torque of 300 ft-lbs. When the tech asked me how much torque I told him "small block Chevy". Luckily there are hydraulic powered torque wrenches available.

  • @reinouddelporte911
    @reinouddelporte9114 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I've been using torque wrenches in all shapes and sizes for the last 18 years at a big truck factory. This is the first time I had a decent explanation on how they work. I do know our torque wrenches are calibrated every six months, but I don't know if they go far of during this period. We use the "Nm" values over here in Europe (Newton per meter) and some off our digital wrenches give the option to use other values. We have them as low as 4Nm and the biggest are over 1000Nm, just picking these up is already back breaking... Keep these videos coming, they are all so helpful and interesting, even for professional mechanics.

  • @thomasvasquez7015
    @thomasvasquez70154 жыл бұрын

    Just the explanations I was searching for. Thank you!

  • @davidmohr4004
    @davidmohr40042 жыл бұрын

    Best t wrench tutorial out there...this is the one I sent to my boys. Better than I could have ever done, and they trust You Tube more than me. Thanks for the content.

  • @garywinkworth3380
    @garywinkworth33802 жыл бұрын

    excellent video i knew nothing about torque wrenches before this. Also the over tightening of bolts and what it does to the bolt. very very good thanks mate.

  • @anthonywannup
    @anthonywannup4 жыл бұрын

    Just made my day ! Thks !! Regards from France !!

  • @rickbaker4571
    @rickbaker45714 жыл бұрын

    Torque defined. When you wake up in the morning and go in to the bathroom to take a leak, still have that "morning wood" and as you press it down to hit the bowl, you come up on your toes. That, my friend, is torque! Defined!

  • @redpillpirate111

    @redpillpirate111

    4 жыл бұрын

    Damn... I thought that was hydraulic pressure...

  • @kjcsomerville

    @kjcsomerville

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@redpillpirate111 Love it !!!

  • @kjcsomerville

    @kjcsomerville

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@redpillpirate111 😂

  • @substandardabuse6028
    @substandardabuse60284 жыл бұрын

    There you go.. I can do most repairs and have decent tools to do so but the knowledge like using extensions reduces the torque value was something I did not know. Learn something new everyday.. Thanks Hagerty

  • @johnaceto7126
    @johnaceto7126 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this video; I knew the general purpose of torque wrenches. I recently acquired a dirt bike that needs a decent amount of work and I have no experience with mechanics, I see this as a perfect reason to learn.

  • @theAussieG
    @theAussieG4 жыл бұрын

    Very educational. Great video.Thanks

  • @aaronduranceau3083
    @aaronduranceau30832 жыл бұрын

    Ty best video of them all tytyty so many miss all these details and first time user questions watched 5 others and none answered all my questions I had and you did and did so clearly and intelligently

  • @vedaautomundomotor3399
    @vedaautomundomotor33994 жыл бұрын

    I encourage you to continue uploading video like this, as you enlighten many of us. Cool!!!

  • @brucebello9892
    @brucebello98924 жыл бұрын

    Well explained and demonstrated, another great video, cheers!

  • @Formulabruce
    @Formulabruce4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Davin !

  • @luismonicimoto
    @luismonicimoto4 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video! Thanks for share with us

  • @pablorikemberg2285
    @pablorikemberg22854 жыл бұрын

    Gracias. Abrazo grande desde Argentina

  • @SMOBY44
    @SMOBY444 жыл бұрын

    Davin is a smart mechanic. I understand the mechanical world in the same way he does and it's great to see another in this lonely world.

  • @Shane-Singleton
    @Shane-Singleton4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent instructional! I never knew how the clicker style torque wrench actually worked.

  • @Gary.7920
    @Gary.79204 жыл бұрын

    Often in assembling aircraft engines, you will actually measure the stretch of a bolt with a micrometer to determine how tight to tighten it. Nice nob on the video Gary 76-Year-Old A&P and IA in Northwest Arkansas

  • @muthu341

    @muthu341

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sir you belong to the era of quality engineers ever produced

  • @Hipsters_N_Hippies

    @Hipsters_N_Hippies

    4 жыл бұрын

    Also a good idea to do the same on engine assembly. I actually have a tendency of using plasti gauges and bolt stretch to tell me what to tighten everything to and which bearings to use where.

  • @thyjuls
    @thyjuls4 жыл бұрын

    Now that is is clear explanation very professional. Thumbs up for you sir!

  • @garthhowe297
    @garthhowe2974 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video ... thanks!

  • @canadianloon6433
    @canadianloon64333 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video

  • @muhammadamrin8455
    @muhammadamrin84552 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the info bro

  • @inafusabi
    @inafusabi3 жыл бұрын

    Very well done. I use this knowledge you've shared on professional racing machines/ Thank you

  • @mohabens5469
    @mohabens54694 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video sir as always. Do you have any ideas on how to calibrate these wrenches using basic tools we have in a garage.

  • @captaincavern200
    @captaincavern2004 жыл бұрын

    Thank you , it's very clear and understandable .

  • @johnschutt9187
    @johnschutt91874 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! Thanks!

  • @scottrasmussen8258
    @scottrasmussen82584 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very informative!!

  • @joracaza6613
    @joracaza66133 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks l got a good lesson from you, very well said.

  • @1970chevy07
    @1970chevy074 жыл бұрын

    Good video thanks for teaching us something today

  • @olivedrabgarage6243
    @olivedrabgarage62434 жыл бұрын

    Awesome....this is what newbies like me need to get that little bit of unspoken knowledge to get over the line from confused to pretty much going..."aahhhh, now I get it". Thanks Damon.

  • @tomasciangherotti1021
    @tomasciangherotti10214 жыл бұрын

    super useful! thanks!

  • @angelgarza9523
    @angelgarza95234 жыл бұрын

    Woooow great video great explanation for every single one of those torque wrench in this true a lot of people use those wrenches for it's a breaker bar

  • @oelizzz
    @oelizzz4 жыл бұрын

    Very good and informative video Davin! I for sure hope you guys are going to make more videos like these. I dont think im alone when i say that they are quite entertaining and fun to watch, and it also always fun to know how different kinds of tools work, and how theye are built.

  • @cattacustoms
    @cattacustoms4 жыл бұрын

    great))) make a video about TTY bolts, I think many would be interested in this

  • @gregschultz2029
    @gregschultz20294 жыл бұрын

    Good Job ,Thanks !!!

  • @billmurray3019
    @billmurray30194 жыл бұрын

    Good exclamation I like it

  • @powjieDunhiLL7
    @powjieDunhiLL74 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @joymulund1860
    @joymulund18604 жыл бұрын

    Great job Brother

  • @michaelgeale9345
    @michaelgeale93454 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! What about dial indicator to measure stretch?

  • @christopherscustoms3722
    @christopherscustoms37224 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @timbrown2633
    @timbrown26332 жыл бұрын

    GOOD! AWESOME! I LIKED IT. 👍

  • @DSHPerotecH
    @DSHPerotecH4 жыл бұрын

    I've been shopping around for Torque Wrenches for the past year. Harbor Freight, used Snap-On, CDI, Tekton, etc. Finally settled on Husky, from Home Depot, for the price, warranty, and reviews. Happy to see they're good enough for David and the guys at Redline Rebuilds as well!

  • @uglymechanics6599

    @uglymechanics6599

    4 жыл бұрын

    The husky line is really growing on me. Cant beat the tool chest prices anywhere

  • @peteralexander7524
    @peteralexander75244 жыл бұрын

    Very clear & concise presentation of this subject mater . . . . . found this very informative . . . . . Thank you very much for taking the time to produce & share this content . . . . . ps : Have subscribed and await future postings . . . . . Regards

  • @rsharedmx
    @rsharedmx4 жыл бұрын

    Exelente, y muy chidos los vídeos de armando de motores.

  • @RSRevivals
    @RSRevivals4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @MarzNet256
    @MarzNet2563 жыл бұрын

    I use a 1" extension on a proto 6016 wrench. Works great.

  • @HoodsGlobal
    @HoodsGlobal Жыл бұрын

    ***Great presentation. I wish I saw your video before ruining my water pump bolts.

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne19093 жыл бұрын

    Well done👍✌💪👏

  • @Malokgashvog
    @Malokgashvog4 жыл бұрын

    Whoop!! I'm curious to know how much linking extensions would effect the actual torque value. Maybe I'll try that myself. Torque a lug nut to 80 lbs with extensions on, then again with them removed.

  • @heavenstomurgatroyd7033

    @heavenstomurgatroyd7033

    4 жыл бұрын

    Malok Gashvog - torque is force x distance so any difference in the length of the wrench will change the torque. (I was a manuf. engineer...). Good luck!

  • @heavylead1961
    @heavylead19614 жыл бұрын

    i wish you'd do a video on getting rust out of the water passage on a intake/head! or if you have one, where would i find it!

  • @803mastiff9
    @803mastiff92 жыл бұрын

    That last contraption was the Rube Goldberg Extension.

  • @alirazmjou2149
    @alirazmjou21493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video متشکرم

  • @raynic1173
    @raynic11732 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid. All clamp load is accomplished via bolt tension or 'stretching'. Torqueing is just a neccessary evil to get there. As mentioned the importance of lubrication or freedom of movement of the parts. I found lub was most important for stainless on stainless as it's promotes galling under high torque settings.

  • @alkatraznomadov9409
    @alkatraznomadov94094 жыл бұрын

    please, could you provide with that type of the precentation with example of how tools at practice

  • @kimchee94112
    @kimchee9411211 ай бұрын

    I've destroyed so many clickers following instruction but not knowing what I was doing. That is leaving it at the lowest unsprung setting (and then some) for storage per instruction. This setting will jam the adjustment nut in the handle thus lose the clicking ability and function as a torque wrench next time you get it out to use. YMMV. Plus those clickers will require constant recalibration as the compression spring became "tired" and none of those springs are linear which will require a fudge adjustment from time to time. Ever wonder warranties on most clickers are one year or less?

  • @alkatraznomadov9409
    @alkatraznomadov94094 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @keithparady2594
    @keithparady25944 жыл бұрын

    Damn good stuff

  • @scottfirman
    @scottfirman4 жыл бұрын

    DO NOT trust a torque wrench on a crush washer. I put one on my Subaru oil drain bolt and the specification given in the book is for a SOLID washer, not a crush washer. Also, I have seen different values given from manufacturer to shop. I haven't used a beam style torque wrench in years. You can convert inch pounds to foot pounds. I have done it on snowmobiles many times. Nice video! Some old school stuff covered but yeah. Now days, a snap on torque wrench with degree computer is a MUST for any new car.

  • @tfl2155
    @tfl21554 жыл бұрын

    I love your engine rebuilds. But that was awesome. You should be a teacher

  • @davidbaldwin2729
    @davidbaldwin27294 жыл бұрын

    can you please comment on those different colored torque sticks to use with an impact wrench. thanks

  • @Pfirtzer

    @Pfirtzer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those torquesticks as you call them are just sockets that have a plastic colored protection so you don't get scratches on your alloy wheels.

  • @lichking3711
    @lichking37112 жыл бұрын

    I notice that Davin never defined torque so I'll put a definition I use - it's the ability of a force to rotate an object about an axis. The definition is a combination of definitions from several textbooks and professors. I also want to expand on the TTY aspect - all bolts stretch somewhat during tightening but they have a yield strength and an ultimate strength (as do all materials). The number you see listed as the bolt strength is the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and iirc it's about 120 kpsi for a grade 5 bolt and 150 kpsi for a grade 8. Now, the yield strength is much lower and it is the point past which the deformation in the material is permanent but you can get higher clamping force at the expense of needing new bolts each time the machine is disassembled - the spring comparison is accurate. Specs that do not use angles and only use fixed numbers calculate those numbers to be about 3/4 of the yield strength. This assures reusability. For a grade 8 bolt with the UTS at 150 kpsi and yield strength of 130 kpsi, that would mean that when torqued it will only use about 90-100 kpsi of its overall strength and will spring back into normal shape once removed, assuming it hasn't been thinned by rust or its mechanical properties altered by heat treatment.

  • @gbs7144
    @gbs7144 Жыл бұрын

    Great video BUT you didn't include calibration. Do digital torque wrenches have a way I can calibrate it at home like many clicker wrenches do?

  • @flypawels
    @flypawels4 жыл бұрын

    Smart man.

  • @dawidpatrzalek
    @dawidpatrzalek4 жыл бұрын

    So it happens that recently I wrote a bolt calculator and two days ago I gave a lecture in a research facility where I work about the bolt calculator and torquing methods (I am a mechanical engineer). Must say that the content of this video is really great! Very well explained. I would only add one point: you must keep in mind that static coefficient of friction is higher than dynamic one. It means that while torquing, you should apply torque with one, non-stop continuous movement until the final torque is reached

  • @uglymechanics6599

    @uglymechanics6599

    4 жыл бұрын

    Whats your opinion on fast jerking motions or "aggresive" torqueing of bolts and hardware? I see this EVERYWHERE in both professional shops aswell as the oilfield industry and I do not approve at all.

  • @dawidpatrzalek

    @dawidpatrzalek

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@uglymechanics6599 I would not approve it either. It is all about accuracy - torque based method can provide accuracy of around +/- 10% if calculated and executed correctly. Short bolts are more sensitive than longer bolts, because if you apply that same axial force on long and short bolt, the longer bolt will elongate more than the shorter one (and by elongating bolts we want to achieve some certain stress inside them). If you take this fact into account, you will find out that while torquing a long bolt, you need to rotate the torque wrench more degrees in comparison to a short bolt. And the difference can be really significant. That is why slow and continuous movement is required if you want to do it right.

  • @seniorrider9337

    @seniorrider9337

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dawidpatrzalek Could you speak as to when a bolt or fastener being torqued should be lubricated by some type of lubricant. I took a course while in the Navy and the instructor made it perfectly clear that a failing score would be assigned to anyone torquing a "dry" fastener or bolt. Fast forward to today and I see so many mechanics torquing bolts that are "dry". What should the standard be?

  • @dawidpatrzalek

    @dawidpatrzalek

    Жыл бұрын

    @@seniorrider9337 as always, it depends. It is an excellent habit to lubricate bolts, but this shall not be done if lubrication was not considered while calculating torque values. A good example might be lug bolts, which must not be lubricated, otherwise there is a risk of plastic deformation what is not acceptable in the case of lug bolts. Some manaulas even state that lubrication of them is simply forbidden. The rule of thumb is to assume that lubrication shall not be used if not stated otherwise. I always try to use a lubricant if possible, especially when snug-tighting without using torque wrenches. Some might be surprised that I refer to the term of snug-tighting in this discussion, but this metod is an official method for bolting non-preloaded assemblies according to the EN 1090-3 standard: "The term “snug-tight” can generally be identified as that achievable by effort of one person using a normal sized spanner without any extension arm, and can be set as the point at which a percussion wrench starts hammering."

  • @seniorrider9337

    @seniorrider9337

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dawidpatrzalek Thank you sir for your answer. I have wondered for years about the torque values listed in repair manuals that did not indicate if the fastener listed at a certain torque value was using lubrication or not. I have finally come to feel that unless a fastener lists lubrication, the the torque value is dry. Again, thanks for your answer, and happy holidays. Tom

  • @bryanwarm2471
    @bryanwarm24712 жыл бұрын

    While I do agree it is good form to wind a micrometer style torque wrench back down after use, all may not be lost if it is occasionally left in a wound up state. I had a Mac torque wrench of this style which I purchased in the mid 1970's and on too many occasions when I went to use it, I found it in a wound up state much to my chagrin. Sometimes it nad been that way for all too long. So in 2018 I took this and another much newer wrench to a calibration service to be adjusted because surely they would need a good adjusting after all the neglect I had put them through. After more than forty years of use the Mac tested well within accuracy at all tested measurements, low, medium and high. And the other Armstrong wrench did not need adjusting either although it wasn't nearly as punished as the Mac.

  • @lightningsmokerXx
    @lightningsmokerXx2 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps i missed it , When you put the Torque wrench away after using it and back the pressure off, the little lock knob at the bottom, should that be locked on or off?

  • @janakaweerasekara1151
    @janakaweerasekara11513 жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @averageguy371
    @averageguy3713 жыл бұрын

    Good basic vid but no one seems to discuss how length changes affect the torque setting. If you use an adapter that extends the working length of the torque wrench, such as a torque adapter, the extension will give more leverage & the torque wrench will need to be set lower or the torque on the fastener will be much higher than you want. The opposite applies if your adapter shortens the working length of the torque wrench. You will need a higher setting. You can search for the formula. Yes, you need to set the torque wrench on its lowest indicated setting, not turn it all the way down until it stops.

  • @raibdty-ro8sw
    @raibdty-ro8sw Жыл бұрын

    Thank you from iraq

  • @7iben
    @7iben4 жыл бұрын

    How often you need to calibrate the torque wrench?

  • @Malokgashvog

    @Malokgashvog

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good question that I have never thought to ask until now.

  • @ericrosales6293
    @ericrosales629311 ай бұрын

    When buying second hand torque wrenches, particularly the clicker types, what should I look for to make sure it's not a busted one? (Aside from actually testing it)

  • @jaydegelder2964
    @jaydegelder29642 жыл бұрын

    I was taught if I used a swivel on the end of my torque wrench the calibration would be off. Is there any way I can still use a swivel and be accurate? Can I up the calibration to compensate?

  • @Randsterone1
    @Randsterone13 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure what to set my new wrench on its a 1/2" drive 10~150 foot pounds/13.6~203.5 N/m. I am replacing the gaskets on the intake manifold on my ford f150 truck. It calls for 53 inch lbs. then 71 inch lbs. How do I set up my wrench?

  • @markkouros6628
    @markkouros66282 жыл бұрын

    Is an half an inch torque wrench too big to set 6 NM for auto transmission bolts. torque wrench I have minimum on it is 60 NM or is that 6 , cheers

  • @rustlebruxz0013
    @rustlebruxz00134 жыл бұрын

    You didn't mention digital torque adapters like this one from Amazon "ACDelco ARM602-3 3/8” Digital Torque Adapter (3-59 ft-lbs) with Audible Alert". Its size and beeps also allow putting it at the socket end of a long extension so you'll measure true torque and not a value affected by the twisting extensions.

  • @nowheredude
    @nowheredude4 жыл бұрын

    How old was the Computorq you first showed? It looks like a Sega Genesis as a torque wrench

  • @njsongwriter
    @njsongwriter4 жыл бұрын

    Okay. I change my own oil. I'd like to torque the drain plug on the oil pan, plus the oil filter cap/housing plus the drain plug on the oil filter cap. Items to be torqued to 30 ft. lbs, 18 ft. lbs and 9 ft. lbs respectively. Do you recommend a particular wrench. The torque wrench I currently own does not adjust to such low settings.

  • @kw9849

    @kw9849

    4 жыл бұрын

    You need to get a smaller wrench that works in inch-pounds, and convert said inch-pounds into ft-pounds to get your final torque.

  • @KubotaManDan
    @KubotaManDan4 жыл бұрын

    Torque wrenches that cost an arm & a leg vs harbor freight or amazon, are there brands in between these two extremes ? Pros & cons? I see many cons on amazon. Like to find a decent quality metric Nm clicker for my bike, most of what I've seen is in the $100 plus range...seems a lil' extreme for some small hardware. Any suggestions, anyone?

  • @OrlandoPaco
    @OrlandoPaco3 жыл бұрын

    My torque wrench has a Nm from 28/210 scale, and a Kms from 2.9/21.4 scale. But the handle has a scale from 0/12! How do i use the handle scale on the Nm or Kms, and do I just add the handle scale to no matter what torque scale I use?

  • @alyali644
    @alyali6444 жыл бұрын

    Your great God bless

  • @twistingterrain7748
    @twistingterrain77484 жыл бұрын

    Cool video! I store my torque wrenches at 10ftlbs. Should i back them off to 0?

  • @uglymechanics6599

    @uglymechanics6599

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @manuelmartin5844
    @manuelmartin58443 жыл бұрын

    Drive and enjoy. All cars, bikes and truck was made to be drive and enjoy and I see so many people buying absolutely insane expensive classics a new cars to exhibit. For this are paints and sculpture, not cars

  • @citroNord
    @citroNord4 жыл бұрын

    Most enlightening! Thanks! And I love you T-shirt! :-)

  • @sonyhk3824
    @sonyhk38244 жыл бұрын

    Give Grease A Change. Cheers Davin

  • @2trkpony471

    @2trkpony471

    4 жыл бұрын

    Give Grease a Chance - John Lennon :)

  • @sonyhk3824

    @sonyhk3824

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is. Cool 😎

  • @2trkpony471

    @2trkpony471

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sonyhk3824 i put my craftsman click TR set at about 20# - probably read not too much for long periods . Peace!

  • @bumpty9830
    @bumpty98303 жыл бұрын

    You won't lose torque through a stack of socket extensions. Simply draw a free body diagram to confirm. You will lose angle, though, and possibly cause other problems.

  • @deerespetes8849
    @deerespetes88493 жыл бұрын

    Does storing a micrometer style torque wrench in a unheated shop affect it

  • @Soni-sGarage
    @Soni-sGarage4 жыл бұрын

    Hey from Soni’s Garage 😉😉😉😉

  • @Hagerty

    @Hagerty

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi from Hagerty!

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    @Soni-sGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @Solidfluids
    @Solidfluids4 жыл бұрын

    Good video although I missed some information about the difference between a cheap and expensive torque wrench. How reliable are the cheaper alternatives compared to the costly professional wrenches?

  • @6door6four96

    @6door6four96

    4 жыл бұрын

    For example I have a snapon 1/2 inch goes 15-300ftlbs does angles and all that this will be used for my serious engine work like the heads on our 6.0 and 6.4 powerstrokes but at my work doing many sets of tires we have a 1/2 master craft maximum been going strong for like 3 years pretty accurate still used to put wheels on customers vehicles I would say it is within a few off my experience that would be around 150-200 canadian where as my snapon retails over 600 me and my dad have had harborfreight and princess auto cheapos all very inaccurate and broke with minimal home use our home use wrench now is the same master craft I use at work

  • @6door6four96

    @6door6four96

    4 жыл бұрын

    Basically dont cheap out get a "namebrand" from a reputable store and if your doing serious jobs like these powerstrokes it might be worth it to get the top notch stuff as one failed torque could lead to time and parts worth much more than a $600 cad torque wrench

  • @scottfirman

    @scottfirman

    4 жыл бұрын

    I use one on my aluminum wheels, that's it. I will never let anyone put my aluminum wheels on my car without any type of torque wrench. It ruins wheels, rotors and bearings.

  • @scottfirman

    @scottfirman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Harbor freight does sell better quality ones. Stay away from the $19 specials. The saying you get what you pay for rings true there. The higher priced ones there are pretty accurate. I use one for the wheels on my car only. A snap on or even craftsman is best quality.

  • @MrEyad1990
    @MrEyad19904 жыл бұрын

    Can you talk more about those streched bolts . Where can we find them placed in an engine ?

  • @uglymechanics6599

    @uglymechanics6599

    4 жыл бұрын

    Almost always head studs, crankshaft main cap bolts, rod bolts, crank shaft pulley bolts, and fly wheel bolts. They aren't super common but in the rotating assembly for sure

  • @danielc5205
    @danielc52054 жыл бұрын

    I would like to add that torque wrenches should be recalibrated periodically.

  • @LILLJE

    @LILLJE

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daniel C If you do customer work, yes. Otherwise...no, I would not care. Not that I would hurt but who normally has access to that. You could at least make sure it’s similar to a calibrated wrench if you know anyone that has it, then you know it’s good enough

  • @danielc5205

    @danielc5205

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LILLJE When you're dealing with torque-to-yield bolts, similar isn't good enough, even for a homegamer.

  • @LILLJE

    @LILLJE

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@@danielc5205 I seen so many idiots doing cars and yet rarely see failures. I mean think about it, probably 90% of all wheel lugs are over torqued and 5% are under torqued. Yet I never see wheels flying off randomly. I just assembled my front harmonic damper by feel and it's supposed to be torqued to 200+nm and 60°. Haven't come off yet. Now, if it was a racing engine, something critical or customer engine I'd make sure it was done right. Heck, I'd replace the bolt for starters. I'm just saying it doesn't matter for the average person.

  • @jimclarke1108
    @jimclarke11084 жыл бұрын

    Talk the torque, the real deal

  • @allans7281
    @allans72814 жыл бұрын

    I have a new harbor freight torque wrench and I’m only torquing it to 13 pounds- doesn’t seem to click... any suggestions?

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