Date:         Wed, 17 Dec 1997 12:22:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Joe <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         Joe <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dead VC
Comments: To: Don Gibbons <dgibbons@PRESRAY.COM>
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On Wed, 17 Dec 1997, Don Gibbons wrote:

> When i had my syncro I also tried to turn a single front wheel (with the other 3
> on the ground).
>
> It was possible to turn the wheel by hand but there was great resistance. A
> person of normal strength should be able to turn a wheel just like I did. Sorry,
> but I did not put a torque wrench on the wheel.
>
> Can any one with a working syncro put an arm type torque wrench (no clickers) on
> a front wheel with the others on the ground and get a reading. This would be a
> great way to tell the condition of the VC !!
>

     Great idea!   The problem is in order to compare readings
     you must ether have the torque wrench in the center somehow
     on the center nut??
     Or you must be very specific as to how the reading is  taken.
     See below as to what lug you may put the wrench on and what
     angle!
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                                             Eric