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Old 12-17-2004 | 07:17 PM
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whats the best 1/2 inch impact wrench/gun for rod bolts and main cap bolts? i want to get mine really tight. thx in advance for any info. ratman
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Old 12-17-2004 | 07:31 PM
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whats the best 1/2 inch impact wrench/gun for rod bolts and main cap bolts? i want to get mine really tight. thx in advance for any info. ratman
Don't tighten those fasteners with a tool used to tighten lug nuts! Use a high quality torque wrench and stretch those bolts in steps. 3 steps is good five is great, don't rush it enjoy it.
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Old 12-17-2004 | 07:33 PM
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As was said, get a torque wrench...
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Old 12-17-2004 | 07:44 PM
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just kidding... i got bored and wanted to see if anybody was awake,
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Old 12-17-2004 | 07:45 PM
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Power tools and engine assembling don't mix very well. Power tools may be used ONLY for removal/dissassembling a motor.
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Old 12-17-2004 | 08:21 PM
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I figured someone was trolling with a thread like this. Then again, you never know.
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Old 12-17-2004 | 08:29 PM
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Power tools work great for dis-assembly!!!
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Old 12-17-2004 | 08:48 PM
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I use a 1" impact with a torque multiplier to snug up my rocker arms on a new set up.
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Old 12-17-2004 | 09:15 PM
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i tighten my carb studs with the same 1" impact as above...
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Old 12-18-2004 | 12:09 AM
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Before I got to the second post I figured you where kidding from your other post. Some dont know ya
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