<VV> torquing con rods

[Frank DuVal]

That's my trick also. Craftsman 3/8" beam type torque wrench and short 
7/16" socket.

Need to convert in-lbs to ft-lbs, real easy, multiply spec by 12.

Head of 3/8" beam type is smaller than the click types I've seen. There 
may be smaller click types out there.

Torqueing the nuts is easier than removing them!

You should try removing the nuts when the crankshaft won't turn.

Frank DuVal

On 7/30/2013 8:07 PM, Harry Yarnell wrote:
> As Seth mentioned, I use a similar setup, but with a 3/8 beam torque wrench
> and a small 7/16 socket.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Michael Kovacs
> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:22 PM
> To: VV
> Subject: <VV> torquing con rods
>
> What I'm looking for is combination of torque wrenches and sockets that best
> work when torqueing the caps  on the con rods.
>   
>   With all the tools I have there seems to always be a few that I cannot get
> the torque wrench on. Usually I use a short breaker bar and judge the
> tightness compared to the torqued ones. I know this is close, but I'd feel
> better if I could properly torque the nuts.
>   
>   I've built several engines and haven't had one fail due to loose or a tight
> con rod nut.