learned something about drivetrain wobbles today

[Bogach, Konstantin (IT)]

Torque would be same if the angle of application is same, and ideally
everything is perpendicular.  If it's not then part of the applied force
will push the bolt longitudinally  and the rest of force will rotate the
wrench (bolt) and create the torque. 
Different sockets may have different degree of loosness in the socket.
Theoretically even same socket but different wrench position and you
will have exerted your force/weight under different angle.  When using
long sockets the torque often tends to be less due to greater part of
the applied force will go along axle and less part to rotate the bolt or
nut (because you push bolt's head to side more insteand of trying to
rotate it)

Konstantine


DeWitt Harrison wrote:

I'm puzzled by your experience and can't figure out what's going on
because torque is torque and any 'twist'  in a socket or an extension
ought to make no difference. The torque seen at the driving end and the
working end are the same by definition. Something else must be afoot.

DeWitt Harrison
'88 5kcstq
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