Re: 1940 Super

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/11/12 9:54:01

my half inch drive drive torque wrench only goes to 175 ft lbs. With all my weight cannot get to that,

My 1/2 inch drive torque wrench goes to 275 and has an extra long handle (about 22 inches) which helps reaching that point though I still have to stand on it a jump a bit. Ask around among your car friends or local auto shops and see if you can borrow a more appropriate torque wrench. The correct torque (and a dry taper) will prevent damage to the key and keyways. Some folks believe the key and keyway drives the car; if that were true there would be no need for a taper fit in the first place - keep the taper surfaces clean and dry.