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Re: UNDO torque ;-)

To: "Hanna, Mark" <mhanna@ball.com>
Subject: Re: UNDO torque ;-)
Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2001 22:05:36 -0500
Cc: "'Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net'" <Spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <53654725144FD111A24100805F57DEC0058635F7@aeromsg2.ball.com>
"Hanna, Mark" wrote:
> 
> When finished , My Sprite will have wire wheels. I would rather not pound on
> the new UNDO's. It's bad for wheel bearings and the new knock-off spinners.
> I saw a  plywood tool that fits the external shape of the spinner to save
> the chrome from being pounded on. I can easily build a tool to link my 100
> ft/lb. torque wrench to this plywood piece. If I build this tool each
> spinner will be tightened to the same value. the question is : What is the
> correct torque ?

I can tell you which plywood to use but I can't help with the torque.

I do have a question though, wouldn't the torque reading be different if
you have the wrench attached to a lever of wood?
Sot of like the reverse of a cheater bar on a wrench.

Oh BTW, use at least a 5 ply fir plywood, 3/4 AC would be best

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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Too Many Sprites Again

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