Funny torque tricks

[SJ]

> From: "Fred Munro" <munrof at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: RE: Funny torque tricks
> To: "SJ" <syljay at optonline.net>, <quattro at audifans.com>

> It doesn't matter whether you use a 6 inch torque wrench and 516 lbs on
the
> handle or a 4 foot wrench and 64.5 lbs on the handle - if both are
connected
> to the 2079 tool and click at 258 ft.lb, you'll be OK.
**** So . . .we have sucked you into this conversation. I was wondering how
long it would take for you to take the bait.

Lets see what we have here.

T1 = F x D
F= 516 lbs
D = .5 ft + 1.0 ft(tool 2079) = 1.5 ft
T1 = 516 lbs X 1.5 ft = 774 ft lbs

T2 = F x D
F = 64.5 lbs
D = 4 ft + 1.0 ft(tool 2079) = 5 ft
T2 = 5 ft x 64.5 lbs = 332.5 ft lbs

T1 does not equal T2

Back to the drawing board Fred!

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