Torque Wrench

[Cam_73]

Going to take the rear wheel off in the morning.

Got a 22mm hex on the spindle and looks like a 24mm nut?

Not shifting the nut without a torque wrench :( .

SV book says 100 N.m, can anyone recommend a size?

Obviously 100 N.m but I'd think it might need to be a bit over, possibly 110-120 N.m?

Anyone got any advice on this?

Cheers

[SVeeedy Gonzales]

I do mine up with a 65Nm torque wrench (K4) then add a bit. 100Nm is excessive - of course you don't want it to come undone, but you also want to be able to undo it again at some point in the future.

[Philbo]

Argos do a wee cheapy, £14 or soemthing, that covers this range. Can't remember the details off hand, but it worked fine for me! What you really need is a strong bar to remove the nut, and use the torque wrench to put it back together. Halfords, B&Q etc. all sell them, not too expensive...

[Cam_73]

Cheers Guys

Yeah, think I'll get a torque wrench and a universal tomorrow.

Cheers

[northwind]

Remember, don't use the torque wrench to undo the axle! Only for tightening. The huuuuuge one that Machine Mart sell is OK, good at the price... In fact, cheap enough that I bought 2, and use one as a massive ratchet and the other as a torque wrench. It's not exactly the height of accuracy, but it's good enough for big numbers.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht141-1-2in-drive-torque-wrench

[Cam_73]

Yeah, cheers Northy, on the case today.

Off out to buy a BIG universal flexible handle, a 24mm socket and a torque wrench.

Hopefully get it on my old mans account at trade price and don't pay until end of June... result! :)

Cheers

[Cam_73]

Going to mail order a Torque wrench from these guys.http://www.tooled-up.com/default.aspNearly peed myself laughing when the local hardware store asked for £140 for a 130 N.m wrench. Halfords upto 200 N.m at £50, Argos £15 out of stock Not 100% impressed with the Oxford rear stand. Does ok a wee bit shoogley.Cheers

[Cam_73]

Just ordered this wee beauty.

Half the price of the halfords one :D

http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=15135&MAN=Draper-1-2-inch-Square-Drive-40---210nm-Or-30---154lb-Ft-Ratchet-Torque-Wrench

[DarrenSV650S]

Let me know what you think please:)

[independentphoto]

Lidl have wrenches in stock at the moment. I didn't check the exact spec on them since I already have what I need. Their tools are normally of decent enough quality though with TUV, CE & GS markings etc.

Price is about £13 or so.

Cheers,

;)

[stuartyboy]

Lidl have wrenches in stock at the moment. I didn't check the exact spec on them since I already have what I need. Their tools are normally of decent enough quality though with TUV, CE & GS markings etc.

Price is about £13 or so.

Cheers,

;)

got mine there last year. Good kit. 1/2 inch drive though.

[DarrenSV650S]

Lidl have wrenches in stock at the moment. I didn't check the exact spec on them since I already have what I need. Their tools are normally of decent enough quality though with TUV, CE & GS markings etc.

Price is about £13 or so.

Cheers,

;)Can't see them on their website but I'll have a look in store tomorrow

[northwind]

Just ordered this wee beauty.


If it's good enough for the Haynes manual ;)

The Argos one and the one Lidl usually do is the exact same as the Machine Mart one btw folks, it's 1/2 inch but comes with a step-down, or at least both of mine did.

[Grinch]

Just got another one off ebay, 1/2" 40-210. Will got well with my 8-60 from halfords I got for xmas. Need to get a 1/2" to 3/4" convertor.