Big Wave D
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- Kubota L35, Kubota B6200E
This question has to do with torque wrenches.
I know that to do a truly proper repair on a mechanical device, let's say a tractor
)); a person should perform the repair and use the proper torque on all the bolts and nuts set forth by the shop manual.
So when the rubber meets the road, where do you all stand on this?
In my case, 1) I don't even own a torque wrench. (Which is probably the cardinal first sin of calling oneself a person of mechanical aptitude.) 2) I work on to many different projects to own a manual for them all is really not feasible. (Lot's of helping others with their stuff.) So, I don't even have any factory specified numbers to go by in those cases, even if I did own a torque wrench. 3) I am not rebuilding engines or transmissions. I have enough common sense to know that very complex machines need to have critical components torqued to very specific values; therefore, I steer clear of undertaking projects that I am not equipped for either by being limited on skill/knowledge or tools. Leave that to the pros. 4) Over the many years, I have a very good success rate on the repairs that I have performed. The item is returned to working order and doesn't explode or implode while being used.
Curious to hear how the rest of you decide how and when you break out the 'golden' t.w. :laughing:
What are your methods for deciding whether something is properly 'torqued' when no torque wrench is being used? (Keep tightening the fastener until it snaps, then back off a 1/4 turn
)
I know that to do a truly proper repair on a mechanical device, let's say a tractor
So when the rubber meets the road, where do you all stand on this?
In my case, 1) I don't even own a torque wrench. (Which is probably the cardinal first sin of calling oneself a person of mechanical aptitude.) 2) I work on to many different projects to own a manual for them all is really not feasible. (Lot's of helping others with their stuff.) So, I don't even have any factory specified numbers to go by in those cases, even if I did own a torque wrench. 3) I am not rebuilding engines or transmissions. I have enough common sense to know that very complex machines need to have critical components torqued to very specific values; therefore, I steer clear of undertaking projects that I am not equipped for either by being limited on skill/knowledge or tools. Leave that to the pros. 4) Over the many years, I have a very good success rate on the repairs that I have performed. The item is returned to working order and doesn't explode or implode while being used.
Curious to hear how the rest of you decide how and when you break out the 'golden' t.w. :laughing:
What are your methods for deciding whether something is properly 'torqued' when no torque wrench is being used? (Keep tightening the fastener until it snaps, then back off a 1/4 turn