Torque Wrench Question
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Torque Wrench Question
The instructions are telling me to torque a bolt to 180 inch lbs?
However, I only have a torque wrench measured in foot lbs.
Can any tell me how to convert the 180 inch lbs into foot lbs?
Thanks in advance.
However, I only have a torque wrench measured in foot lbs.
Can any tell me how to convert the 180 inch lbs into foot lbs?
Thanks in advance.
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There are only a few places on a car where you really need precise torque (head bolts, spindle nuts, etc.), and 1/2" is more appropriate for those.
Most torque specifications on a car are there simply to keep simians from overtightening things.
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I have two 1/2" torque wrenches (150ft lb and 250 ft lb), a 3/8" (inch lb scale). I bought the bigger 250 ft lb wrench when I did the brakes (something had a torque spec of 175 ft lb If I remember correctly).