Sabre Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I have always made a paper dial which I stuck onto the crank pulley to measure the 90 degrees which the crank pulley nut has to be turned after the initial 80 Nm. This is all done with a 3/4" drive strong handle. I recently bought a proper dial that indicates the degrees. This, however, has a 1/2" drive. Would this stand up to the 90 degree turning force ? Maybe someone has already tried that ? I would appreciate feedback Thank in advance JZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Yes, should easily cope, as it's not getting the torque only showing the reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 That would rather depend on the quality of the tool you are using. Some 1/2" drive stuff is absolute rubbish, so 'maybe' it will be ok. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 My 2' breaker bar is a 1/2" drive and that managed 250 lbs-ft without any issue. Think it's a Halfords Pro one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks for the feedback. If it doesn't work, I will let you know once my fingers have healed sufficiently to type again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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