a torqueing good time

["Greg Woodard" <gwoodard@ndsuext.nodak.edu>]

Well I think I can clear things up.  If you recall in my first post I 
inquire about how this tool attached to the TW.  I never did get an 
answer, so I proceeded thinking that I had the correct visualization 
of this tool.  Last night I went and did some more homework, not on 
torque, but on the tool.  What I had envisioned was a tool that was 
driven solely by the torque produced by the TW and where the angle 
between the tool and the TW was not fixed.  What I found was a tool 
that attaches ridgidly to the shaft of the TW, such that the tool and 
the TW form a constant 180 degree angle.  For a tool designed as I 
had thought I would be correct, but for the tool as it actually is, I 
will now agree that the length of the TW matters.

I think those that still share my original thoughts on this, may 
also be misinformed about the nature of the "TOOL".  

Also during all of this I have heard from people that are torqueing 
their crankbolts to well over 400.  This is a no no, if you check the 
recommended and max torque specs for that bolt, you find that you are 
in the danger zone.  If that bolt fails a torqueing good time will 
not be had.

I have had a really good time discussing this with the civilized 
members of the list. Its too bad that we have to tolerate the a**holes.
Thanks for your input.

Greg