Torque Wrench?

[newage1928]

Hi, I'm new to these forums and I just had a quick question. I need to replace the belt tensioner assembly, but it says I need to torque the bolts to 35 foot-lbs. Do I need a special tool for this or is there any way to use a good old ratchet and if so how will I kno Ive put enough torque on the bolts.

Thanks

[slow6]

Re: Torque Wrench?

35ft/lbs means " snug " with like a 7" long wrench
a torque wrench is a handy thing to have

[BobbyZ72]

Re: Torque Wrench?

I rebuilt amost my complete engine with out using a torque wrench. Just dont over tighten anything and youll be fine. Snug is all you need.

[UDLOSE98]

Re: Torque Wrench?

Yea, if you dont have a torque wrench available just make everything like John so elligantly put "snug" to "very snug". but in this case snug to the point where you have to start to give it some significant force.

[newage1928]

Re: Torque Wrench?

Ok thanks a lot for your help!

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Torque Wrench?

Just buy a damn torque wrench.....fu(king red necks

[UDLOSE98]

Re: Torque Wrench?

I sleep with my torque wrench.

[slow6]

Re: Torque Wrench?

Correction: thats not the only thing you sleep with at once

[Tom Rs]

Re: Torque Wrench?

I sleep with my torque wrench.

lol.....

[BobbyZ72]

Re: Torque Wrench?

HAHAHAAHA, I know i might be a red neck, but ive worked on many engines with out ever using a torque wrench. I think were most people screw up is they over tighten every thing, thinking it will come appart if they dont.