Re: Torque Angle explanation is offset x distance (archive)

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Posted by Ron Carter on June 15, 2002 at 13:21:20:

In Reply to: Torque Angle ? posted by Nolan on June 15, 2002 at 11:50:36:

(posted from: mkc-65-26-68-209.kc.rr.com (65.26.68.209))

"Torque Angle" in conjunction to the stated torque value.
Is the offset of the torque wrench to the centerline of the normal torque wrench.

Many places you can not use straight torquewrench. You have to use and offset connector. Almost the same as a extention but for sideways offset.

A one inch offset at 45 degree should increase the torque needed to get the same as 90 degree offset.

This is sometimes used to reference driveline offset too, principals are the same.

imoho

Ron Carter
lurking through

OK but the way they spec it ..... Nolan 15:02 6/15/2002 (4)
- Step one is to torque all the bolts to 16 ft-lbs.. John A 03:19 6/16/2002 (3)
  - OK makes sense.... but Nolan 14:12 6/16/2002 (2)
    - Yes, there are torque angle gauges available...... John A 18:22 6/16/2002 (0)
    - Special Tool Stan 15:00 6/16/2002 (0)

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