Torque on a Bush Hog.

[AndyMA]

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No, actually if you the lengthen the handle you will decrease the amount of psi required to apply whatever torque the wrench is set at. )</font>

One way to do it if you're only doing it once in a while is to extend any wrench with a piece of pipe and then connect a pull type scale to the end of the pipe. Apply your force to the other end of the scale. For example if you are using a 5' pipe, to apply 450 ft lbs of torque you would need to apply 450/5 = 90 lbs of force on the scale. Just remember that the actual length of the pipe is determined from the center of the nut to the point where the scale exerts it's force. (and the scale pull needs to be perpendicular to the pipe) This method will provide a measurement of torque that is actually more accurate than most torque wrenches. Also make sure you lubricate the nut before you torque it or a major portion of what you are measuring will be friction, not the actual torque required to produce the required stretch in the bolt.

Andy

 

[brentbx22]

Franz I called Mountz thanks for the link, they only have one wrench that goes from 120# to 600# and the cost is $715.00 + shipping, /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
This Hog only cost me $300.00 used and another $250.00 in parts and labor to replace all the seals and bearings, just brought the gearbox to the shop so I'm putting it back on this weekend.
Andy that is a neat way never heard of that, I think i'm going the impact wrench rout.
I will let everyone know if it stays on, if it comes off you may never hear from me again. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[Bird]

Brent, since it's a castle nut and you put a cotter pin through it, and the impact will get it pretty tight, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[brentbx22]

Thanks Bird, that's what I think also just nice to get a 2nd opinion.

Why did you move back to town?

 

[Bird]

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Not by choice. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I'd much rather still be out in the country, but family members needed my assistance and I had to get back close to help them. But it's not too bad. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif