<VV> 1/4" drive torquewrench to install connecting rods - really ?

[Charles Lee]

Really ?  1/4" drive torque wrench to install connecting rods ?   I was not 
expecting that to be enough for that !!!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Sethracer at aol.com>
To: <patiomatt at aol.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:36 PM
Subject: <VV> Torque wrench to get nuts?


>
>
> In a message dated 10/20/2010 1:30:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> patiomatt at aol.com writes:
>
> Do I  need a 1/2" drive breaker bar to remove those connecting rods ?  The
> socket
> has to be pretty strong, but needs to be very 'thin-walled' to fit  in
> there, it
> seems  ?
> ==========================================================
> Book calls  for 22-29 FT. LB.
> 1/4"  drive INCH POUND torque wrench at  300-320  will be fine and fits
> nicely!
> Matt  Nall
>
>
> You won't need a torque wrench to remove the nuts - Only to reinstall 
> them!
> Use a 3/8' breaker bar with a 12 point socket. That should easily clear
> about  anything for removal. You will need a smaller (1/4" size) for
> installation.
>
>
> Seth  Emerson
>
> C's the Day! - Corvair, Camaro, Corvette
> San Jose,  CA
>
>
>
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