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36mm oil filter socket
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trikermutha
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Yes But will only work on one side of the axle due to clearance can you the same short 36 MM socket for the Oil filter housing too.
stevencovert
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Ordered one from Harbor Freight for cheap. Since I will only use it maybe three times, don't care if it is a cheapy 
IdahoMtnSpyder
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Here's what I bought. A bit pricey but the big benefit is you can use it as an extension to your torque wrench and so a 1/2" torque wrench will easily work to get the nut to proper torque.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R7ORS3...9fb7-267dc1614c95&ie=UTF8&qid=1548980961&sr=1
IdahoMtnSpyder
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Since it's being pitched as an oil and fuel filter socket I wonder how well it'll hold up to the torque required for the rear axle nut.
trikermutha
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I dont have this exact model but do use one very similar and works fine for the torgue of the axle .
spyder01
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If you use an extension on a torque wrench the reading will be way off but I think you could compensate for that:for example if the extension is 1' long then set your wrench at half of the desired torque.I think this would work but dont quote me,If it was me I wouldn't use an extension at all if your trying to get it exactly right.Ive got a real good feel for bolts and on that particular bolt I just make it good and tight but if I was doing stretchable cylinder head bolts I would use my Snap On torque wrench with angle meter.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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Formulas for making the correction are readily available via Google. Torque and the resulting tension in the bolt, or axle in this case, will so variable variations caused by using an extension will have insignificant impact. In any case it will more accurate than your 'feel' method!
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
I'm not so sure about your hypothesis about how the torque wrench works ……. ie , how does your Torq. wrench know how long the handle is ???? ….the length of the handle ( acts as a lever ) can reduce the amount of force needed to move it ( against the pressure at the business end )…. IMHO it won't change the force needed at the socket ( where the force needed is shown - if digital readout ) …….
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Yes I saw the Flat Adapter - but I couldn't figure out How it could attached to a Torque Wrench :dontknow: ………………..Mike :thumbup:
IdahoMtnSpyder
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OK, let me offer up an explanation of how the torque wrench extender works. Refer to this setup I have here.
As I'm sure you know torque is force x distance. With my wrench the distance from the handle pivot point to the center of the square drive is 17", or 1.417 ft. The scale shows the force that is applied to the handle multiplied by 1.417 so when the torque reading is, say 70 ft-lbs, the force on the handle is 50 lbs (70/1.417). Now, let's add the extension, which in this case is 6" or .5 ft. If I pull on the handle with 50 lbs force the wrench scale will show 70 ft-lbs but the torque being applied to the nut will be 50 lbs x 1.917 ft, or 96 ft-lbs.
When I torqued the rear axle nut on my RT the spec is 166 ft-lbs, so I needed to pull on the handle with 86.6 lbs force (166 ft-lbs/1.917 ft = 86.6 lbs). Multiply 86.6 by 1.417 ft, the length of the torque wrench, you get 122.7 ft-lbs. That is within the scale of my wrench so by pulling on the handle until the torque reading was 122 I applied 166 ft-lbs torque to the axle nut.
To use an extension to torque a nut beyond what the wrench will do, take the required torque, divide by the total length of the wrench plus extension, then multiply by the wrench length. Remember, when you pull on the torque wrench it is important to hold the handle so that all the force is applied to the pivot point.
Hope this helps.
As I'm sure you know torque is force x distance. With my wrench the distance from the handle pivot point to the center of the square drive is 17", or 1.417 ft. The scale shows the force that is applied to the handle multiplied by 1.417 so when the torque reading is, say 70 ft-lbs, the force on the handle is 50 lbs (70/1.417). Now, let's add the extension, which in this case is 6" or .5 ft. If I pull on the handle with 50 lbs force the wrench scale will show 70 ft-lbs but the torque being applied to the nut will be 50 lbs x 1.917 ft, or 96 ft-lbs.
When I torqued the rear axle nut on my RT the spec is 166 ft-lbs, so I needed to pull on the handle with 86.6 lbs force (166 ft-lbs/1.917 ft = 86.6 lbs). Multiply 86.6 by 1.417 ft, the length of the torque wrench, you get 122.7 ft-lbs. That is within the scale of my wrench so by pulling on the handle until the torque reading was 122 I applied 166 ft-lbs torque to the axle nut.
To use an extension to torque a nut beyond what the wrench will do, take the required torque, divide by the total length of the wrench plus extension, then multiply by the wrench length. Remember, when you pull on the torque wrench it is important to hold the handle so that all the force is applied to the pivot point.
Hope this helps.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
WOW - that was not something I would ever think could work :dontknow:...…………………...thanks for the explanation :clap:...…….. Mike
hyea:trikermutha
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They work good in tight places but you do have to be careful and follow the above procedure.
trikermutha
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Some are Android intolerant :roflblack: So we have to use the old pen and paper method :thumbup:
PMK
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If the adapter is positioned 90 degrees to the torque wrench, the reading direct.
When torquing the rear axle, you should not torque on the axle, the axle should be held stationary and the nut is tightened to specs.
Is anyone else aware that if you have an RT series, maybe even the F3, if you push the exhaust system over, the exhaust will deflect in the rubber mounts and allow a torque wrench with a socket to be fitted onto the nut for tightening.
When torquing the rear axle, you should not torque on the axle, the axle should be held stationary and the nut is tightened to specs.
Is anyone else aware that if you have an RT series, maybe even the F3, if you push the exhaust system over, the exhaust will deflect in the rubber mounts and allow a torque wrench with a socket to be fitted onto the nut for tightening.
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