VANAGON archives -- April 2006, week 2 (#374)

Date:         Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:08:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: torquing axle nuts
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So I would need a bar about 10.5 inches long. I don't think that's wide
enough for both of my feet.

Cya,
R

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan Farrugia" <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: torquing axle nuts


> you calculate the torque you exert on the nut.
>
> torque = force x lever arm
>
> torque = your weight x the length of the breaker bar or ratchet.
>
> jonathan
>
> On Thu, 13 Apr 2006, monte merrick wrote:
>
>> say
>>
>> without the very expensive torque wrench just how does one tighten the
>> axle nut to 350ft lbs
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> monte
>>
>>
>> 84 gl - gas burning guilt ridden climate wrecking friend - i love it so
>>
>>
>>

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