Thread: Alt pulley removal without an impact?
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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Default Re: Alt pulley removal without an impact?
Originally Posted by grip grip
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As for removing nuts with a torque wrench, I've read it's perfectly fine as long as you don't exceed the maximum setting on the wrench. EG, if it take 150 ft lbs to remove a nut, but the wrench only reads to 100 ft lbs. Otherwise it's perfectly fine.
I am not saying you did it wrong as long as the wrench was set to the max wrench setting and you did not exceed that setting.

I am suggesting that someone could get the idea that it is OK to use a torque wrench to undo nuts on an every day basis. Torque wrenches should be used as little as possible as after a lot of use they need to be re calibrated. A 24" breaker bar is cheaper than a new torque wrench.

I once saw a perfectly good Snap On torque wrench reduced to scrap metal when someone tried to break a rusted nut loose.

Using the right tool for the job is a good motto to follow to keep your tools in good shape.
 
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