torque specs for spark plugs
#5
Safety Car
Originally Posted by RPOZ4Z
also make sure you use antiseize compound on the plug threads.
#7
Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by ErnieN85
So Who has a torque wrench that goes this low?
mine quits reading at 20 lbs
(3/8 drive craftsman)
mine quits reading at 20 lbs
(3/8 drive craftsman)
Just use anti-seize and snug 'em down nice and tight, don't lean on the wrench too much.
Last edited by Dan_the_C5_Man; 03-09-2005 at 12:36 AM.
#8
Safety Car
Originally Posted by ErnieN85
So Who has a torque wrench that goes this low?
mine quits reading at 20 lbs
(3/8 drive craftsman)
mine quits reading at 20 lbs
(3/8 drive craftsman)
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...44563000&cs=e1
Last edited by 2KFRC5; 03-08-2005 at 11:47 PM. Reason: Added Link
#9
Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by 2KFRC5
I have 2, a Husky 3/8", and a Craftsman 3/8", and both go down to 10FtLbs on the shaft.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...44563000&cs=e1
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...44563000&cs=e1
#10
Race Director
I have torque wrenches that go down to inch-lbs. Common for working on aluminum, particularly aircraft. But getting to be more common on cars with all the aluminum and lightweight alloys, magnesium and so on. It's more important for the light stuff to be torqued accurately. When a torque spec is 15 in-lbs, the line between too loose and too tight is very critical.
#13
here is a .pdf that has it all, including the plugs:
http://davidfarmerracing.com/C5torque.PDF
save it in your favorites folder...right?
http://davidfarmerracing.com/C5torque.PDF
save it in your favorites folder...right?