We will call that stationary point the pivot point. Tighten the bolt or nut by hand until it is finger-tight and then fit the wrench onto it. These are both different units used to measure torque. Once you find the number in the reference book, it will tell you how many foot-pounds of torque to be applied to the bolt. Why? Now to set the torque wrench. For this each of the bolts need to be torques to 20 foot pounds. It tells me I need to tighten the barrel nut to 35 ft pounds of torque. This will ensure that the readings you take when tightening are accurate. However, don’t wind down to zero. 1 year ago You increase the foot-pounds by turning the handle to the right, and decrease by turning to the left to line up the indicator with the correct amount of foot-pounds. I got my 1/4" drive torque wrench several years ago for ~$20-30. If you do not use it regularly, maybe less than once per month, the wrench should be turned down before being put away. You shounld not drop it. Learning to read the torque wrench is a simple process and will not take much time. Here I have a 3/8” drive inch pound torque wrench that goes from 50 to 250 inch pounds. This means that if you had a one foot long wrench, you would push on the very end of it with 6.6 lbs of force. If a wrench is 1 foot long and you apply 1 pound of force on the end of the wrench, you have 1 foot lb of torque or 12 inch lbs. When someone asks to borrow your tool, you should put your foot down and refuse. Torque wrenches are one of the few types of wrenches but are used to measure the torque applied while tightening the bolts and nuts. There are a few different styles of torque wrenches, but for this video I will be using a click type which is probably the most common. to set bearing preload you need the dial or needle type torque wrench. Torque wrench conversion method If you want to convert inch-lbs to foot-lbs, you take the inch-lb number and divide it by 12. In case an additional torque is required, consider using a larger torque wrench instead. Designers calculate the force that is required to clamp parts together safely, reducing the risk of premature failure. Otherwise this will jeopardize the accuracy of the torque values. A torque wrench must be rightly calibrated and maintained on a preventative maintenance and calibration plan. One click is all that’s needed, otherwise you do risk over tightening the fastener. So, 6.6x3=20. For the regular wrench use, the winding down is not necessary before storage. Check this force regularly. At the top of the holder, there is another indicator numbered from 0 to 9. Sounds good except no torque wrench so I'd have to wing it. There was a lot porter killed in a car accident here because a tech had him looking for a noise which was pinion bearings that he guessed at the preload and while driving for the noise the rear diff locked up spun the car and hit a telephone pole. A list of foot-pound measurements is located on the bottom part of the torque wrench handle. (219 Characters), AKA: Tim & 'The Adventure Cycle' VROC #24567, NEVROC, SteelCity VROC, https://www.vn750.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9127, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. You can measure an arbitrary amount of torque without a torque wrench. Keep the balance in the same plane as the wrench. Problem is I need to use 10 - 15 in-lbs of range.Jon. See if you can ge a loaner from Auto Zone. A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan 750 motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. You increase the foot-pounds by turning the handle to the right, and decrease by turning to the left to line up the indicator with the correct amount of foot-pounds. What this device does is actually very simple. If the bolt or stud is not vertical, reposition the wrench so that it is again at top center or bottom center. Dropping a torque wrench will cause loss of calibration, therefore, always handle the torque wrench with care. Moving onto another example using the inch pounds torque wrench. I've already driven over 30 miles and my wheels haven't fallen off yet. The reason I ask is my fear of not being able to adequately tighten the hub nut during re-assembly. Share it with us! If you ever have an issue with a tool all you need to do is take a photo of it, email it to us and we'll get a replacement sent out to you immediately. Imagine an object, such as a lever, that has one fixed point. If it were 105 foot pounds, then align it to 5. Furthermore, to have a better understanding of torque, you have to read and understand the manual and follow the guide to the letter plus learn the scale used on various torque wrenches. About: Car enthusiast YouTuber creating helpful tutorial videos on both repairs and customizations. They may be Newton meter setting on one side and inch-pound or foot-pound on the other side. That's also the max for the strongest torque wrench at my local store.