Torque wrench question.

Tue Dec 2 06:53:26 EST 2003

> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 01:40:48 -0500
> From: SJ <syljay at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re:Crank bolt torque for timing belt change (10v)
> To: quattro at audifans.com
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> I've been puzzled by this also.
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Hi,
	My old torque wrench (from '40s) indicates torque in ft-lbs AT THE 
SOCKET AXIS. If I place an extension on it's handle the indicator retains 
original calibration no matter how long the bar is extended. The only 
result of the extension is to need less force at the handle. Do modern 
torque wrenches read out torque by measuring force on the handle and 
multiplying it by it's fixed bar length? 

Lou
'88 5KCSTQ