Intake manifold bolts torque 11ft lb

[Ndx]

Hey,

I have torque down intake manifold bolts to 11 ft lb

My torque wrench starts at 10 ft lb ...

https://www.cpooutlets.com/platinum-tools-c2fr50f-3-8-in--drive-10---50-lbs-ft--split-beam-click-wrenches/prenc2fr50f,default,pd.html#xsell=prenc2fr50f--2

I guess I should look for a different one for this job ? I know that they are not very accurate at low scale.

Thank you

 

[WyrTwister]

Maybe an inch - pound torque wrench & do the math conversion ?

Best of luck ,

 

[LotI]

Originally Posted By: WyrTwister
Maybe an inch - pound torque wrench & do the math conversion ?

Best of luck ,

If you can multiply by 12!

 

[ARCOgraphite]

If you are + 20% should be fine.

Manifold What on?

Story: I recall snapping the cam box bolts on my GF Suzuki 500 doing a valve lash adjustment. Torque to yield.

I had a short ratchet and I was even choked on it up near the head - just running the bolts down PRIOR to torqueing them. Never ran into this situation before with American made engines.

At least I could get (what was left of)them out of the casting with my bare fingers since the threads in the casting werent distorted.

 

[bullwinkle]

132 inch pounds should be pretty close...

 

[The Critic]

Torque wrenches are generally accurate from 20%-100% of the specified range.

You need to buy a new torque wrench, probably an inch lbs one.

 

[Ndx]

Its plastic intake manifold going to alu block ...

Do you guys think that those cheap princess auto torques are suitable for this ?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/1-4-in-dr-digital-torque-wrench/A-p8381477e

or this ?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/1-4-in-dr-click-type-torque-wrench/A-p8653990e

should I compensate for 1/4 to 3/8 adapter ?

 

[nthach]

I think you should be OK, especially if the bolts are to be coated with a anaerobic sealant. Get a different torque wrench in in-lbs for those smaller bolts. I use a bike torque key set at 5Nm for smaller screws that the OEM calls for low torque on.

 

[Ndx]

bolts are going dry ...

 

[das_peikko]

You need an inch pound torque wrench with a range of about 30-200 inch pounds for that job.

http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/item.php?StockCode=M1R200HX
http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/item.php?StockCode=M1R200H

 

[Rand]

Get an in-lb torque wrench. prob 1/4 drive

preferably not a princess auto power fister.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Just do them up by hand...

 

[Trav]

Use an inch pound wrench, set it at 132inlb.

 

[nthach]

I've been happy with this, but eventually I do want to upgrade to nicer.

https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-61277.html

 

[maxdustington]

Originally Posted By: Ndx
Its plastic intake manifold going to alu block ...

Do you guys think that those cheap princess auto torques are suitable for this ?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/1-4-in-dr-digital-torque-wrench/A-p8381477e

or this ?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/1-4-in-dr-click-type-torque-wrench/A-p8653990e

should I compensate for 1/4 to 3/8 adapter ?


PA's Pro Point brand is probably the highest quality available in a big box store around here in Toronto. All of the stuff I have seen is Taiwan made, nicely finished and beefy. I understand why some people argue USA made = Taiwan made > China made when I handle their tools.

I would use it without hesitation.

EDIT: Would a adapter not distort the torque readings?

 

[E365]

I have a Tekton 1/4” torque wrench. Reasonably priced, good quality.

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: maxdustington


EDIT: Would a adapter not distort the torque readings?


Adapter would not, socket extensions generally will not but extending the length of the wrench or using something like a crows foot will.

 

[WyrTwister]

I have read , if you need to use a crow's foot , position it 90 degrees to the major length of the torque wrench ( 3 or 9 o'clock ) .

 

[Trav]

That is correct. Bookmarking this is worthwhile.

http://www.fordservicecontent.com/renderers/torquewrench/wrench_formula_main_en.asp