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Date:         Fri, 27 May 2011 07:13:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
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tencentlife's adapter kit for connecting a adapter which allows a fellow to mount a oil pressure gauge sender alongside the stock oil pressure warning light sender has this to say about torquing:

"Torque recommendations are meant as relative guides, it will not generally possible to actually use a torque wrench on the fittings in this installation."

"...Tighten the fitting carefully, it has a taper thread so it will seal into the case hole with moderate torque, generally less than 8-10ft.lb."

and

"The compression fittings should attain a good seal with only 10-12ft.lb. of torque, so don't overdo it."

I'm assuming that some of yinz have fingers calibrated after many years of experience. Is there any wisdom that can be shared here?

-- RJS


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