does a torque wrench work with reverse threads?
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i was doing my rear end and the ring gear bolts are 90ft lbs, but REVERS threads. i was pulling and pulling put it never clicked.
does a torque wrench work (click) when its in the loosen position??
does a torque wrench work (click) when its in the loosen position??
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Some craftsman ones will work both ways, the ones with a plastic window with increments will, I had one with the increments etched
on the handle that didn't. My digital snap on does.
on the handle that didn't. My digital snap on does.
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I just went through this today when I was rebuilding a Fuel Oil Centrifuge. Because of the direction of rotation many of the items on it are reverse thread. I had to torque fasteners from 20NM to 250NM. The smaller torque wrench I had had an arrow on it saying one direction only. I tried switching the ratchet over and tightening the reverse thread, it DID NOT click. We have around a dozen torque wrenches in the shop so I went and found another that would click in both direction.
Said centrifuge.
Said centrifuge.
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My old craftsman torque wrench does work on reverse thread. My old one is an all black handle and my new one has a red and black handle. The old one (3/8” drive) has a model number stamp on the shaft and made in USA on the handle.