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Terry Coombs[_2_]

On 8/14/2019 6:20 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:57:38 -0500, Terry Coombs
wrote:

On 8/14/2019 5:52 PM, wrote:
Why else would
they put a reversible ratchet head on a torque wrench????

Ask DeWalt or all the other wrench companies ..
John T.

Â* Bite the bullet John , Clare nailed it . Torque wrenches are NOT
designed to loosen fasteners . Why do you think they call them "BREAKER"
bars ?

I'm not arguing with Clare or DeWalt ... except -
.. why do they put a reverse option ?
on the cheap homeowner torque wrench that
is not meant for that task ?
.. and then print strict warnings to never use it
to loosen a lug nut ...
John T.

Â* The clutch basket nut on my (RIP Bag Lady) now deceased 1976
Shovelhead Harley was a left hand thread that required a 45-55 LB/ft
torques . Is that a good enough example ? You certainly didn't want to
overtorque , it would crackÂ* the clutch hub - taper fit with a key to
locate .

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Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !