my take on torque

[SJ]

> From: <auditude at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: Re: my take on torque
> To: SJ <syljay at optonline.net>, quattro at audifans.com
>
> > Changing the extender length at the socket, and/or changing the torque
> > wrench length(not by adding a pipe, but using a longer wrench) affects
the
> > resultant torque at the bolt.
>
> This is the statement I have a problem with, the part about a longer
torque wrench changing the bolt torque.  Why?  You still stop applying force
when the torque wrench tells you that the bolt has achieved the required
torque (by either clicking or pointing to the right spot on the scale).

**** You are forgetting that the extender lengthens the lever length. The
Force on the end of the lever is the same . . .but the lever has just been
lengthened by the length of tool 2079.
Thats why this thread is so long, the concept is hard to visualize.
Do some of the homework assignments that I have posted. They will
demonstrate the concept.

SJ
85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
88 Audi 5kq
90 Audi 100q