green-light-on Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hi im going to buy a torque wrench soon, i only want a 3/8 drive one so would like to know whats the max torque used on any componant during a westfield build, theres no point getting one that goes past what i need any advise thanks Gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidersurfer Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I think the highest on mine was 250Nm + 70degrees, the front crank pulley bolt on a Vx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu999 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 There isn't a 3/8" one on the market that will cope with the torque required for the rear hub nuts, that's for sure! Any specific areas you are intending to use it for? If a 'decent' make spanner is used with 'reasonable' force (just before the grunt ), then the torque shouldn't going to be far away. Unless you are Mr Muscles, or alternatively Arnie The spanner bit is important, because thats why for example a 10mm spanner is not as long as the 19mm. If you use your socket set, you have to use the same sized ratchet for the whole socket range - which until you have had some practise, you may end up under/overtightening Just use the ratchet to wind the fastener up first Edited to add - not forgetting to hold the spanner at the other end where possible when giving the final 'tweak' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamnreeves Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I stand to be corrected but I think the highest torque on any Westfield no matter what it is, is the rear hub nuts which require 250ft/lbs! Oh you should go for 1/2" drive, 3/8" is for bicycles. My 41mm socket for the hub nuts was 3/4". my torque values Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Stare Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Got one from Halfrauds 3 yrs ago, has done everything on the car so far. For the cost i wouldnt worry about buying one that has settings to high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Oh you should go for 1/2" drive, 3/8" is for bicycles. My 41mm socket for the hub nuts was 3/4". I have one 1/2 drive torque wrench and two 3/8 drive torque wrenches in my tool box. Would not be without any of them. 3/8 torque wrench is a handy bit of kit to have if you can afford one of each. When servicing cars I always torque things like spark plugs up and do not find a 1/2 torque wrench accurate at torque settings as low as 17nm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamnreeves Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Oh you should go for 1/2" drive, 3/8" is for bicycles. My 41mm socket for the hub nuts was 3/4". I have one 1/2 drive torque wrench and two 3/8 drive torque wrenches in my tool box. Would not be without any of them. 3/8 torque wrench is a handy bit of kit to have if you can afford one of each. When servicing cars I always torque things like spark plugs up and do not find a 1/2 torque wrench accurate at torque settings as low as 17nm Yep I have two torque wrenches as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green-light-on Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks boys i will get a 3/8 one first then a 1/2 when needed, im not doing a build but am taking a few bits off this winter and want to put them back on with the correct torque, well thats if i ever get doors on my garage a bit cold last night, thanks fish for taking the time to try the wheel on Gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Stare Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 well thats if i ever get doors on my garage a bit cold last night, thanks fish for taking the time to try the wheel on Gray. No probs. Great hospitality and company, just furken freezing in the coldest garage ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidersurfer Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Oh you should go for 1/2" drive, 3/8" is for bicycles. My 41mm socket for the hub nuts was 3/4". I have one 1/2 drive torque wrench and two 3/8 drive torque wrenches in my tool box. Would not be without any of them. 3/8 torque wrench is a handy bit of kit to have if you can afford one of each. When servicing cars I always torque things like spark plugs up and do not find a 1/2 torque wrench accurate at torque settings as low as 17nm You've got more than 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Oh you should go for 1/2" drive, 3/8" is for bicycles. My 41mm socket for the hub nuts was 3/4". <!--emo& I have one 1/2 drive torque wrench and two 3/8 drive torque wrenches in my tool box. Would not be without any of them. 3/8 torque wrench is a handy bit of kit to have if you can afford one of each. When servicing cars I always torque things like spark plugs up and do not find a 1/2 torque wrench accurate at torque settings as low as 17nm You've got more than 3! Yes but only three that I keep in by tool box for daily use mate. If you count my race box and the one in the workshop I think I am up to six or seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Or is it eight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamnreeves Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Or is it eight And how many of those eight have been calibrated in the last 12 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Only three the others are checked against the calibrated three so all eight if you like. How many of yours would you like to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green-light-on Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 A man can never have enough tools, and tools come under toys, and he who dies with the most toys wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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