<VV> Micrometer Torque Wrench to measure steering box ?

[Charles Lee]

The manual calls for 1.5-3.5 in/lbs on the steering wheel with the pitman arm detached ?

Can I just "gauge by eye" so to speak ?  (OK, by finger)

I really do not "want" to buy a $200 tool that I would only use once !

The wheel turns freely without being "lumpy" (as stated in the manual) with just the barest touch of a finger, nice and smooth, 5.2 turns lock to lock, without "locking" too hard at the stops.

I think a strong breeze would turn it easily ...

Charlie

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: HallGrenn at aol.com 
  To: virtualvairs at corvair.org 
  Cc: chaz at properproper.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 5:09 PM
  Subject: Re: <VV> Micrometer Torque Wrench to measure ?


  Charles,

  You don't need to go below 5 in lbs for the steering box, in my opinion (unless you really want that new tool)..  

  Bob Hall