To use a torque wrench, set the weight appropriately and only use it to screw things on, listening for the click when the appropriate amount of torque is reached.
Avoid damaging a torque wrench by trying to unscrew things or using adapters with the wrench.
Learn more about torque wrenches with information from a certified mechanic in this free video on tools.
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Maintenance January 11th 2010
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Thank you!
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
just put your spark plug in using a conventional spark plug spaneer,if your a big ,just remeber that you are and dont forget that ,haha otherwise get a slim guy to doIT,start her up,if shes passin get the thin guy to tweech her. A SPARK PLUG IS LIKE A LADY ,ITS JUST KNOWIN HOW FAR TO TAKE HER LOL
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:20 pm
He never said how to get your proper settings he just said find the proper setting, if you follow this guys instructions your gonna fuck your car up!!!
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
u can use adapters (length extensions) but u will have to recalculate your torque value. i believe it to be torque wanted/torque applied over torque wanted/ length of extension in inches. double check me on this but yes infact it is possible to add extensions. I recently had to do this while installing a hartzell prop from a continental engine on a cessna 210 (that’s an airplane for the lamen) do u think the faa is gona let us put props on willy nilly?
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:03 pm
yes
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
u can use extensions jus not adaptors, adaptors change the whole reading and your torque wrench reading will be off.
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:24 pm
would it be wise to use a torque wrench when putting in new spark plugs?
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:19 pm
is it bad to unscrew a torque wrench all the way (below its lowest recommended setting)?
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 pm
yeah whats up with you saying dont use extensions? how are you supposed to do spark plugs??
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Too far away to see what he was doing.
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Thanks for the helpful instruction!
And in reply to the other posters. . .
Since he is using a deep socket, I assume that would work for you too. You’ll probably need one for just about any car, since the lugs are usually recessed into the wheel a ways.
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:45 pm
What do you recommend for deep sockets if not an extension?
It would have also been helpful, I think, to see a close up of the setting on the wrench.
Nice video. Thanks.
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Thanks for the post. Just bought one today after watching this yesterday
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:40 pm
The torque wrench i have, the socket wont reach. since you said dont use extensions should i just get the deep sockets?
December 4th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Nice instruction, thanks.
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