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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

Yep, that too.

Yep, that too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

"Because, physics". ;)

"Because, physics". ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

No need and there never was, the video like the...

No need and there never was, the video like the manufacturers instructions clearly state why practical, hands on common sense is the correct way on this.

Not some esoteric, theoretical, phycho...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

I'm not implying anything, your obstinance here...

I'm not implying anything, your obstinance here says it all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

Seems pretty simple to me, Force X Length =...

Seems pretty simple to me,

Force X Length = Torque

I've been a professional, ASE and FoMoCo Certified Sr. Master technician most of my life so what do I know, I only made my living doing it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

Not that you'll agree, let alone understand but...

Not that you'll agree, let alone understand but here is one.

https://thetorquehub.com/torque-wrench-guide/#tab-con-2How Does A Torque Wrench Work?A torque wrench is a calibrated tool that is going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

His "argument" never actually made sense if you...

His "argument" never actually made sense if you have ever been schooled on the correct principles and operation of a torque wrench. ;)

All the shadetree, teeter toter logic in the world can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

Like I said, if you say so.

Like I said, if you say so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

So SnapOn and Matco are wrong when they tell you...

So SnapOn and Matco are wrong when they tell you to "keep hand centered on the handle" and "Grasp the GRIP and not the SHAFT"?

If you say so. :twitchy:

Good to know. :rolleyes:

:wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:11 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

Yet again, :wtf: No, I'm sorry, you are...

Yet again, :wtf:

No, I'm sorry, you are confused.

The length of the wrench determines the torque and is calculated from the handle at the end.

The left hand is just steadying the socket and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

Apply force to the handle only. The torque is...

Apply force to the handle only. The torque is calculated based on force being applied to the handle. Applying force on other parts of the wrench will result in a different torque value being applied....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

:wtf:

:wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

Torque is only correctly applied by using the...

Torque is only correctly applied by using the handle at the end, it is calibrated for the length.

Happy to provide this info if need be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

Yep, ya still gotta hold your mouth just right....

Yep, ya still gotta hold your mouth just right. ;)

I was waiting for this, click stop torque wrenches can be dangerous in the wrong hands, Snap-On dictates activating the wrench at 50% of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

All pretty much the same here and never owned the...

All pretty much the same here and never owned the PBW but did repack the BB at least 3-4 times a year with the PDX rain, never had any problems at all going on 50 years now. :50:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,424
Posted By merziac

Maybe add a short piece of PVC for a minor...

Maybe add a short piece of PVC for a minor cheater, make a couple different lengths to graduate the torque up as you lean in?

I would expect that the the stretch and or wear? of the tapers in the...
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