What Torque Wrench Are You Using?

[T2C]

I use a Sears bending beam torque wrench.

[Black_Sheep]

A Snap-On 1/2” drive torque wrench leftover from my 30+ years of wrenching.

[MistWolf]

I don't get it. Could you draw a picture?

This is taken from the manual. You will note the barrel nut wrench is inline with the toque wrench, not at 90 degrees (Item 15). The torque figures given in the manual include the added length of the barrel nut wrench

[titsonritz]

CDI 1/2" drive.

[Pressingonward]

This is taken from the manual. You will note the barrel nut wrench is inline with the toque wrench, not at 90 degrees (Item 15). The torque figures given in the manual include the added length of the barrel nut wrench

Interesting...so what is the center-to-center length between the barrel nut and the torque wrench square drive on the "proper" barrel nut wrench? Need to know that to calculate the actual torque value. Partially explains why I've seen several different torque specs floating around.

[MistWolf]

Interesting...so what is the center-to-center length between the barrel nut and the torque wrench square drive on the "proper" barrel nut wrench? Need to know that to calculate the actual torque value. Partially explains why I've seen several different torque specs floating around.

If you have barrel nut wrench with the right length (I don't think anyone makes one the wrong length) you set the wrench inline with the torque wrench, set the torque to 30 ft/lbs and go. No calculations needed.

[Joe Mamma]

Interesting...so what is the center-to-center length between the barrel nut and the torque wrench square drive on the "proper" barrel nut wrench?

I am fairly sure it is 2.0"

Joe Mamma

[Disciple]

Thank you. Iraqgunz gave 30 to 80 as the range. So the actual torque range is higher than that? It looks like I need to know the length of the official torque wrench as well as the extension length to make the conversion?

https://www.terex.com/docs/libraries...techtip_53.pdf

Hafa Adai! The torque range is from 30-80 ft./lbs. If you feel you need the wrench, set it at 30 ft./lbs and then torque until you hit it. Then mark where the barrel nut is at with a white paint pen. Then I would loosen the nut, remove the torque wrench and then slowly tighten again (I would work the threads several times) first.

Keep tightening until you hit the next spot where the nut will allow you to insert the gas tube. Then put it all together.

[scooter22]

And remember to orient the barrel nut wrench/socket 90 degrees to the torque wrench.

JFC. Not this BS again...

[mark5pt56]

If I recall the difference is 5% according to a mechanical engineer. In short with the torque range, he said the difference is a moot point. Coupled with the accuracy of the tool, exactly where it's held and the lubricity of the parts.

Plus, this helps for task such as using the Magpul wrench with a torque wrench on the lock ring(castle nut)
https://www.engineersedge.com/manufa...e_wrench_1.htm